A slip and fall accident occurs when a person is injured by slipping or tripping and then falling due to a dangerous condition on the premises. Such falls can happen inside or outside a building and be caused by such conditions as bad flooring, wet floors, poorly lighted steps, or, in the case of outdoor accidents, weather-related or hidden hazards. For instance, an icy patch outside a door or a crack or pothole can be the cause of a slip and fall in a parking lot.
If you experience a slip and fall accident in Iowa City, IA, you should try to determine what made you fall and whether it could have been anticipated and prevented. If anyone saw you fall, be sure you get the names and addresses of all witnesses. Try to note the conditions in the area. Was the lighting poor? Was there some substance that made you slip? If you did slip because of something on the floor, try to obtain a sample. Also, try to get pictures of the area. Report any such accident to the manager or owner and insist that they make a record of it.
It is your responsibility to prove that a hazard existed and that it was the cause of your accident.
Our Iowa City Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers at VanDerGinst Law will examine your case free of charge. If we do decide to proceed, we will represent you on a contingency fee basis. We don’t get paid, unless we win money for you.
The Statue of Limitations may be a factor so contact us immediately via the contact form to the right or you can call our Law Firm toll free at: 866-843-7367
