Can you sue after a slip-and-fall on ice in New Haven County?

It is possible to bring a personal injury lawsuit based on premises liability after a slip-and-fall involving icy sidewalks or parking lots. Injured people can seek to recover medical expenses, property damage costs and lost wages after a slip-and-fall incident. Typically, people seeking compensation need to prove that a property owner failed to adequately maintain their property. Understanding comparative negligence in Connecticut Property owners and businesses generally have a degree of liability for slip-and-falls, even when they happen outside. There is an expectation that homeowners and businesses should maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their real property holdings. Premises liability arises when property owners or business tenants are negligent about facility maintenance. People pursuing negligence claims after slip-and-fall incidents need to prove that the property owner didn’t do what was necessary for the safety of others. Property owners may respond by claiming the injured party is to blame, possibly because they rushed or wore inappropriate footwear. Under Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence rule, people can seek compensation for injuries even when they are partially at fault for an incident. As long as the plaintiff has less than 51% of the fault for the incident, they can seek compensation through litigation. Impact of icy sidewalks and parking lots People can get hurt on black ice, which blends in with pavement. They can also slip on icy sidewalks or in uncleared parking lots. Any ice on business property could potentially result in people falling. Failing to remove ice and snow is negligent and can give rise to insurance claims or lawsuits. There are many serious injuries possible in an icy sidewalk slip-and-fall. Approximately one million people each year seek care in emergency rooms because of slip-and-fall incidents. Those who have the highest risk of falling and sustaining injuries are older adults and children under five. Older adults are at particularly high risk of falling and of sustaining serious injuries that impact their well-being. Many older individuals who fall sustain broken bones. Furthermore, adults over the age of 85 have a significantly elevated risk of dying from a serious fall or incurring a pelvic or hip fracture. These injuries can lead to ongoing health implications and can have long-term effects on their mobility. Another common injury that results from slip-and-falls on ice is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from hitting one’s head when falling. The costs of treatment for these broken bones and TBIs can easily reach thousands of dollars. Major injuries may require surgery, inpatient trauma care and rehabilitation services. People may also require time off of work because of their injuries. Severe fractures and TBIs could lead to permanent functional limitations that can forever reduce an individual’s earning potential. The injured person might also struggle to fulfill household obligations. Their injuries may put a lot of strain on their family members, especially if they have long-lasting symptoms. Pursuing compensation after a fall on ice People affected by a slip-and-fall have a right to pursue compensation regardless of the severity of the incident. Those with minor injuries may be able to secure adequate compensation through a premises liability insurance claim, although negotiating with insurance providers can be difficult. People with mild injuries can recover their medical expenses, lost wages and property damage expenses, like the cost to replace a broken mobile phone. Individuals who sustain more serious injuries can seek reimbursement for current and likely future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning potential, the need to outsource household services they previously performed, accessibility adjusted to homes and vehicles, property damage losses and other significant economic losses related to their injuries. Get a free case evaluation Many people assume that they cannot get compensation after a slip-and-fall. They know they likely need legal representation to prevail and cannot afford to hire an attorney. People need to be ready to respond if they end up hurt because they fall on an icy section of sidewalk. Luckily, some lawyers take on personal injury cases on a contingency basis. These slip-and-fall lawyers review the situation and determine whether the victim has a strong chance of success. They then take on the client with the understanding that the lawyer receives payment based on the amount recovered through the lawsuit. The team at Sette & Parnoff, PC accepts slip-and-fall cases on a contingency basis and has helped multiple clients successfully pursue compensation for significant slip-and-fall injuries. People who have fallen on icy sidewalks can reach out to our team to evaluate your slip-and-fall incident or call 203-490-4155 so that we can help you explore your options.The post Can you sue after a slip-and-fall on ice in New Haven County? first appeared on Sette & Parnoff, PC.