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Slip and Fall

When unsafe property conditions cause serious injury, the owner can be held accountable.

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Is a property owner at fault for your slip-and-fall injuries?

If you suffered a serious injury when you slipped or tripped, the owner of the property may be held accountable for your medical bills, other financial losses, and pain and suffering. To collect the compensation you deserve, you will need guidance and representation from an experienced New Haven slip and fall attorney. Both property owner liability and the full extent of your past, present and future damages must be demonstrated in a manner that prevents legal challenges. We look for the facts and evidence that make the property owner's insurer take your injuries seriously.

The LoRicco Law Firm has a history of successfully advocating for the injured in the New Haven area and across Connecticut Shoreline communities. Our attorneys have secured countless slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients. Our attention to detail and investment in cases put clients in a position to recover maximum compensation.

We can evaluate your potential claim at no cost or obligation. Please contact us today to discuss your unique claim.

New Haven slip and fall attorneys with tact and precision

We will promptly investigate if you suffered slip-and-fall or tripping injuries because of unsafe conditions such as:

  • A slippery floor (spills or leaks, mopping or waxing, squished food)
  • A tripping hazard (torn rug, pothole, broken curb)
  • Broken stairs or railings
  • An unexpected step-up or drop-off
  • A construction defect or code violation
  • Boxes or debris in the walkway
  • Poor lighting

Our experienced New Haven slip and fall lawyers pursue claims against retail stores, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, parking lots, apartment buildings and other commercial properties. We can also explore claims against homeowners or municipalities for injuries from unsafe conditions.

You do deserve to be compensated

Many victims of slip-and-fall accidents blame themselves or are hesitant to bring a claim. If the property owner created the danger or neglected a duty, you have every right to seek compensation. We know the losses can mount quickly, especially if you require surgery or the injuries prevent you from working for an extended period.

We pursue compensation for past, present and future medical treatment, lost earnings, lasting disability, and pain and suffering. Please contact the LoRicco Law Firm. We provide free consultations, including evenings and weekends, and we can come to your home or hospital at your convenience.

Common questions

What to know in Connecticut

General information only. Deadlines, charges, and recovery depend on the facts of a specific case.

How long do I have to file a slip-and-fall claim in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, most negligence-based slip-and-fall injury claims must be filed within two years from when the injury is first sustained or discovered.

Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584

What has to be proven in a slip-and-fall case?

A slip-and-fall claim usually requires proof that an unsafe property condition caused the fall and that the responsible party created it, knew about it, or should have addressed it.

Is every fall on someone else's property a legal claim?

Not every fall is handled the same way. The facts matter, including the unsafe condition, who controlled it, available evidence, and the injuries caused by the fall. A lawyer can review those details before you assume you have no claim.

What evidence helps in a slip-and-fall case?

Helpful evidence can include photographs, surveillance video, incident reports, witness names, medical records, footwear, weather information, inspection logs, and proof of prior complaints or repairs.

What if I feel embarrassed or think the fall was partly my fault?

Do not assume you have no claim. Connecticut comparative negligence rules can make partial fault important, but the property owner's conduct still needs to be reviewed.

Who can be responsible for an unsafe property condition?

Responsibility may fall on a store, landlord, restaurant, homeowner, property manager, maintenance company, municipality, or another party depending on who controlled the condition that caused the fall.

Why does prompt investigation matter after a fall?

Photos, video, incident reports, witness names, and maintenance records can disappear quickly after a fall, so prompt investigation matters.

Who handles this work

Your attorneys for Slip and Fall

How to reach us

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