You were walking along one day when suddenly, you slipped and fell. Now you’re injured and you’re not sure who to blame. By finding out who is responsible for your slip and fall, you’ll determine if you can claim any damages and retrieve compensation for your injuries.
Here are four parties who may be responsible for your slip and fall accident.
You
It’s possible that it was your fault that you slipped and fell. Perhaps you were walking while texting or not paying attention to what was on the ground in front of you. Maybe you were running where you should not have been. If you were doing something distracting while walking and you fell, then you may not be able to claim any damages.
A Business Owner
If you slipped and fell in a place of business, then the owner could be to blame. For instance, let’s say they left the floor wet for hours without putting up any signage to warn customers. Maybe they did a bad job installing some shelving and it fell and you tripped over it. You may be able to sue them for damages.
A Property Owner
If you slipped and fell on a business’ property, but it was the property owner’s fault, then you could sue them for damages. For example, let’s say you were walking to Target when you tripped on the cracked sidewalk outside of the store. That would likely be the property owner’s responsibility.
The Local Government
If you were on government property like a sidewalk or in a public park when you slipped and fell, you may be able to sue your city or municipality for not taking care of the issue in a timely manner.
Call a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you got into a slip and fall accident that was not your fault, then contact the personal injury firm Gash & Associates for help. We assist clients throughout Westchester County and we offer you a free consultation. Get in touch now at (914) 328-8800.
