A slip and fall case can happen in many different ways.
There are basically three elements of any injury case:
1) liaiblity,
2) damages and
3) causation.
For purposes of this discussion, assume that the person that falls is injured and that those injuries are caused by the fall (i.e. assuming the second and third elements of damages and causation). The key issue in this question is liability. Generally speaking, negligence is determined in slip and fall cases. Under civil rules, the plaintiff has the burden of proving the elements of the case and thus has the burden of proving liability. Many people believe that solely because they fall somewhere that the owner or occupier of the place is “automatically liable” for their injuries. However, this is NOT the case. The law is clear- solely because you fall somewhere DOES NOT mean they owe you money for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering or ANYTHING unless you can prove they were negligent.
Always consult the specifics of your case with an attorney.
