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Utah Slip & Fall Attorneys
Handling Premises Liability Cases Throughout the State
If you slip or trip and fall on someone else’s property, you need to seek legal counsel from an attorney experienced in premise liability. Pearson Butler has experienced attorneys who can help you determine whether someone can be held liable for a dangerous condition on the property where you were injured. Such cases may involve wet floors, icy conditions, uneven sidewalks, construction work, potholes, or other hazards.
Pearson Butler can help. Call 385-444-2102 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today.
What is a Slip & Fall Accident?
A slip-and-fall accident occurs when someone slips, trips, or falls on someone else's property due to a hazardous condition. These accidents are a common type of premises liability claim, which is based on the property owner's failure to maintain a safe environment.
To succeed in a premises liability lawsuit for a slip-and-fall accident, you generally need to prove the following elements:
- Duty of Care: The property owner (or occupier) had a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors. This duty varies depending on the status of the visitor (invitee, licensee, or trespasser).
- Breach of Duty: The property owner breached this duty by failing to address or remedy a hazardous condition that caused the slip and fall. This can be through negligence, such as not fixing a known issue or failing to warn of potential dangers.
- Hazardous Condition: A dangerous condition on the property existed that caused the slip and fall. This could be a wet floor, uneven surface, or any other unsafe condition.
- Knowledge or Reasonable Awareness: The property owner either knew about the hazardous condition or should have known about it with reasonable diligence. In other words, they were negligent in their awareness or management of the hazard.
- Causation: The hazardous condition directly caused the slip and fall. You must show that the fall happened because of the specific condition and not due to some other unrelated cause.
- Injury: You suffered actual injuries as a result of the slip and fall. This could include physical injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to the accident.
- Damages: You experienced measurable damages due to the injury. This could include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses.
What Causes Slip & Fall Accidents?
A slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident may be caused by any type of hazard at a residential, governmental, or commercial property. The attorneys at Pearson Butler can talk to you about what occurred in your specific case to determine how to proceed.
The firm takes on cases involving such hazards as:
- Poor lighting
- Objects in walkways
- Defective stairs and railings
- Defective pedestrian ramps
- Defective carpeting or other floorings
- Spills and slippery floors
- Malfunctioning elevators and escalators
- Ice and snow
- Uneven sidewalks
Who is Liable?
The primary party responsible is the owner of the property where the slip-and-fall accident occurred. They have a legal duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition and to address any hazards that could pose a risk to visitors.
If someone other than the owner occupies or manages the property (such as a tenant or a business), they may also be liable. For instance, a business operating on the premises might be responsible for maintaining safety in the areas they control.
Contact a Utah Lawyer about your Slip and Fall
Pearson Butler has represented many clients on a variety of personal injury matters, including slip and fall cases. Reach out to Pearson Butler via the firm’s secure online contact form or by calling 385-444-2102.
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