Slip and Fall Lawsuits

Slip and fall lawsuits are legal actions taken by individuals who have been injured in accidents due to hazardous conditions on someone else's property. These accidents often occur in public places such as stores, restaurants, sidewalks, or private premises like homes or offices. The injured party, known as the plaintiff, seeks compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the incident. To succeed in a slip and fall lawsuit, the plaintiff generally needs to prove the following elements:

Duty of care: The property owner or occupier had a legal duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors or customers.

Breach of duty: The property owner or occupier failed to fulfill their duty of care by allowing a hazardous condition to exist or not taking adequate measures to warn

visitors about it.

Causation: The hazardous condition directly caused the plaintiff's injuries, and there is a clear link between the accident and the property owner's negligence.

Damages: The plaintiff suffered actual harm, such as physical injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, or other economic and non-economic losses.

It's important to note that slip and fall cases can be complex, and the outcome will depend on the specific circumstances of each case, as well as the jurisdiction where the lawsuit is filed. If you have been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, contact The Justice Law Firm, LLC today for a FREE consultation. We can evaluate the details of your situation, assess the strength of your claim, and guide you through the legal process.