A slip and fall accident might sound minor—until it happens to you. From broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, these incidents can result in serious harm, especially for older adults. If you’ve been injured in a fall on someone else’s property in Connecticut, you may be entitled to compensation under premises liability law.
Property owners in Connecticut have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for people lawfully on their premises. This includes:
If they fail to address known hazards—or hazards they reasonably should have known about—they may be held liable if someone is injured.
To succeed in a slip and fall injury claim, you must show that:
Connecticut’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases—including slip and fall claims—is two years from the date of the injury. Waiting too long could result in losing your right to compensation.
Victims of slip and fall accidents may recover damages for:
At Alan Barry & Associates, we’ve handled hundreds of premises liability cases across Connecticut. We understand how to investigate, preserve evidence, and hold negligent property owners accountable. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll help you get back on your feet—financially and physically.