Minnesota Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

The following slip, trip and fall accident information is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. & Associates, a Minnesota law firm with offices in Minneapolis. The firm has a national reputation and attorneys at the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications. In recognition of their accomplishments, attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named “Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics magazine. To contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s free-case-consultation form.

Who is Held Responsible for a Minnesota Slip and Fall Accident?

To determine who may be held responsible for a Minnesota slip and fall accident, a lawyer has to thoroughly investigate the facts. Generally, the owner and/or the possessor of the property where the accident took place may be held responsible (in legal terms "liable") for any injuries resulting from the accident. Generally, the owner/possessor of property will be a municipality, business(profit or non-profit), or home owner. There are special rules of liability in Minnesota slip and fall cases involving snow and ice.

Examples of Fault Giving Rise to a Minnesota Slip and Fall Accident Case

Property and business owners are required by law to keep the areas in and around their property safe from hazards. Examples of fault giving rise to slip and fall injuries include:

Failing to remove obstructions from walkways;
Failing to clean up slippery conditions;
Failing to mark dangerous areas;
Failing to repair holes and cracks in the street or sidewalk;
Failing to install railings and barriers;
Failing to promptly remove snow and ice, especially if it’s the result of "unnatural" accumulations; and
Failing to provide adequate lighting

What to Do After a Minnesota Slip and Fall Accident

Get Photographs to Use as Evidence
In order to be compensated after a Minnesota slip and fall accident, your lawyer must prove the fault of the person or company responsible for your injury. This means that your Minnesota slip and fall accident attorney must be able to prove the property was in a dangerous condition and that dangerous condition caused your injury. If the dangerous condition is repaired, replaced or changes before you have a chance to photograph it, your case may be over before it starts. Prompt action is a must! Take photos of the scene as soon as possible after the accident. If you retain our law firm immediately after your accident, we can take the pictures for you. If you are unable to retain us promptly, you must take pictures or have a friend or relative take pictures. After you retain us, we will visit the site of the accident and take more pictures if necessary.

Slip and Fall Accident Case Tips
Here are some other tips to remember if you suffered a slip and fall injury caused by the fault of another:

Seek proper medical attention. Take care of yourself. Even minor injuries can turn into major problems if not treated as soon as possible. You will also need medical records for your case.
Keep a written record (as well as photographs) of all things relating to the incident. Names, dates, phone numbers, witness information can all be helpful. By keeping detailed records, you will increase your chances of receiving just compensation.
Do not discuss your case with anyone, and do not sign any documents relating to the accident under any circumstances. Most parties that you need to deal with, including insurance companies, do not have your best interests in mind.

Our Minnesota slip and fall accident attorneys have offices in Minneapolis and represent injury victims throughout Minnesota, including but not limited to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul), Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Edina, Moorhead, Roseville, Woodbury, Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud.

Keywords: Spinal cord injury, anterior cord syndrome, traumatic brain injury.

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