Slip and Fall
Business establishments and property owners have a legal obligation to ensure that their land, buildings, and walkways are safe for their authorized guests and other visitors. If a person sustains catastrophic injuries or dies because of dangerous conditions on another person’s property, the property owner may be liable.
The most common premises liability cases involve “slip and fall” accidents. In these cases, the property owner or their insurance company will attempt to argue that your injuries were the result of your own carelessness or that your damages are being exaggerated. As a result, it is extremely important to contact a skilled personal injury attorney who can help you hold negligent parties accountable.
Slip and Fall Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
If you sustained catastrophic injuries or your loved one died because of a property owner’s negligence, you should obtain legal representation as soon as possible. Steiden Law Offices represents victims in slip and fall accidents and other types of premises liability cases throughout the greater Cincinnati area. The firm also represents clients throughout Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
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Overview of Slip and Fall Accidents in Ohio
- How do you prove a property owner was liable?
- What are some examples of these types of accidents?
- Where do these kinds of accidents happen?
Establishing Liability after a “Slip and Fall” in Ohio
People who sustain injuries in slip and fall accidents have a short period of time to pursue a legal claim. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for a premises liability lawsuit, including slip and fall cases, is two years from the date of the injury. The time limits is only one year in Kentucky.
In slip and fall cases, the victim will need to prove three things in order to prove the property owner was negligent:
- The property owner or an employee of the business on the property either caused the dangerous condition or should have known about the dangerous condition, and the property owner or the employee should have known the authorized guest would not recognize the danger
- The property owner or an employee of the business on the property did nothing to make the dangerous condition safe for the authorized guest or provide warning about the condition
- The authorized guest did not know, was not provided warning, and had no reason to be aware of the dangerous condition.
Types of Slip and Fall Accidents in Ohio
A slip and fall accident is a fairly straight forward claim in which a victim sustains injuries after slipping (or tripping) and falling because of a dangerous condition on someone’s property. Specific types of slip and fall accidents and other types of premises liability cases may include:
- Accidents caused by improper or negligent maintenance
- Broken handrails and stairs
- Building code violations
- Dangerous steps
- Defective electrical wiring
- Dog bites and other animal attacks
- Faulty elevators, escalators, or other equipment
- Insufficient or negligent security
- Poor construction
- Poorly lit parking lots or walkways
- Porch, stair, or balcony collapse
- Staircase accidents
- Uneven, cracked, or otherwise damaged and dangerous sidewalks, pavement, or roadways
- Wet, icy or otherwise slippery floors, walkways, sidewalks, or steps
Common Locations where Slip and Fall Accidents Occur in Ohio
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. The most common locations for slip and falls can occur at the following types of businesses and locations including:
- Airports
- Amusement parks
- Apartment buildings
- Arenas or stadiums
- “Big Box” stores, grocery stores, or supermarkets
- Department stores
- Government buildings
- Hotels or resorts
- Office buildings
- Parking lots
- Playgrounds and parks
- Private homes
- Public restrooms
- Restaurants
- Retail stores
- Shopping malls
- Swimming pools
- Theaters
- Workplaces
Find a Slip and Fall Lawyer in Cincinnati
Steiden Law Offices helps the victims of slip and fall accidents as well as other premises liability cases. Our personal injury attorneys represent residents of such Ohio and Kentucky communities as Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Forest Park, Norwood, Covington, Erlanger, and Florence.
We will fight to obtain all of the compensation you are entitled to for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call right now to have our firm provide a complete evaluation of your case during a free, confidential consultation.
