Slip & Fall Attorneys | Grocery Stores, Apartments, Sidewalks
Property owners have a legal duty to keep premises reasonably safe. When they cut corners — unmarked wet floors, broken stairs, iced-over walkways — people get hurt. We prove notice: what the owner knew, when they knew it, and what they didn't fix.
Typical settlement
$15K – $1.1M
ER visits per year
1M+
Types of Slip & Fall Cases
Grocery Store & Retail Falls
Spilled liquid, produce, or cleaning solution goes unmarked and unmopped. Store surveillance and "sweep logs" (or their absence) show how long the hazard existed. Chains like Walmart, Kroger, and Target settle strong evidence cases in the $50K–$400K range.
Apartment & Condo Common Areas
Broken stairs, missing handrails, poor lighting, or unshoveled walkways in apartment complexes are common. Prior complaints in the building are gold — they prove the landlord had notice. Cases involving fractures typically settle for $75K–$500K.
Sidewalk & Parking Lot Falls
Cracked concrete, potholes, ice, and unmarked level changes. Liability may sit with the property owner, the tenant, or the municipality depending on the state. Municipal claims require early notice (30–180 days). Call fast.
Stairwell & Escalator Injuries
Missing handrails, worn treads, and escalator malfunctions cause serious injuries. Building codes provide bright-line negligence standards; we retain code-compliance experts to establish violations.
Ice & Snow Cases
"Natural accumulation" rules vary by state. In many states, once a property owner starts to clear ice, they must do it non-negligently. Business owners typically owe a higher duty than homeowners. Our team knows the local rule that controls your case.
What to do next
- Get medical attention and keep every record
- Document the scene — photos, witnesses, times
- Do not give a recorded statement to insurers
- Call us before you sign anything
Typical Settlement Ranges
Slip and fall recoveries depend on the injury and the strength of notice evidence. Ranges:
- Sprains and soft-tissue injuries: $15K–$75K
- Fractures without surgery: $75K–$250K
- Surgical fractures (hip, wrist, ankle): $250K–$800K
- Traumatic brain injury from a fall: $500K–$3M
Recent slip & fall recoveries
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prove the property owner knew about the hazard?+
Surveillance video, employee sweep logs, prior complaints, and maintenance records. We subpoena them within days. "Constructive notice" — hazards obvious enough that the owner should have known — is equally strong.
What if I didn't see any warning sign?+
Missing warning is often the case. Photos of the scene without cones or wet-floor signs are powerful evidence. If you can, photograph the hazard before you leave — even from a hospital bed.
How long do I have to sue?+
Statutes of limitations run 1–6 years depending on the state. Municipal claims run much shorter — as little as 30 days for notice. Do not wait.
The store said I should have seen the spill. Is that a defense?+
"Open and obvious" is a defense in some states, but the modern trend requires the property owner to warn even of obvious hazards when injury is foreseeable. We reframe the story around distraction, lighting, and the owner's own duty.
How much is a slip and fall worth?+
Typical range $15K–$1.1M. Simple ankle sprains land at the low end. Hip fractures in older adults, TBIs, and permanent mobility loss reach the top of the range.
What if the fall happened at work?+
You may have both a workers' comp claim and a third-party premises liability claim if the property is owned by someone other than your employer. Third-party claims add pain-and-suffering damages that comp doesn't cover.
The insurance adjuster wants a recorded statement — should I give one?+
No. Recorded statements are used to lock you into words that hurt the case. Politely decline and refer them to us.
What about landlord liability for tenant apartments?+
Landlords generally aren't liable inside a tenant's unit unless they retained control of the defective condition (e.g., appliances, structural issues). Common areas are almost always the landlord's responsibility.