Slip and fall accidents often happen when you are least expecting them and even when you are taking extra precautions to be safe, such as on icy or snowy walkways. Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in Connecticut, and if you’ve experienced severe complications after a fall, you may be wondering what legal options you have for financial recovery.

For help establishing liability in your Connecticut slip and fall claim, contact a D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC slip and fall lawyer to schedule a free consultation.

Who Is Liable for Slip and Fall Injuries in Connecticut?

Connecticut’s premises liability laws state that property owners and occupiers may be liable for injuries on their premises that are caused by hazardous conditions. This can include a wide range of people and entities, depending on the type of property where you were injured. For example, if you fall at an office building, the owner of the building, the company renting the space, or the maintenance company could be to blame.

Determining liability is complicated in Connecticut slip and fall cases, which is why having an experienced and skilled attorney is beneficial. At D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, we have been helping clients navigate slip and fall cases for over 100 combined years. This experience and our in-depth knowledge of state law make us trusted partners for injured people seeking financial damages. We can help you identify the at-fault party and take action to hold them accountable for their negligence.

Connecticut Law and Slip and Fall Cases

There are three types of visitors to a property, each owed a different level of care by owners and occupiers: trespassers, licensees, and invitees. Trespassers are owed a lower level of care, but owners cannot intentionally set a trap to injure a trespasser. They are also entitled to due care once the owner or occupier is aware of their presence on the property.

Invitees and licensees are both owed similar levels of care, including the requirement to warn visitors of dangerous hidden hazards. For invitees, owners must also inspect the premises and address any defects in order to make the property reasonably safe.

Premises Liability and the Responsibilities of Visitors

In general, land and property owners are liable for injuries on their property if they carelessly or willfully fail to warn visitors about a dangerous condition or do not try to stop them from encountering the hazard. Connecticut law states that anyone using land for recreational purposes has a duty to exercise care while using the land.

Visitors typically have an obligation to take reasonable precautions to keep themselves safe, but even if you are found to be partially at fault for your fall, you may be able to recover compensation. Connecticut’s modified comparative fault system requires that your financial award be decreased by your percentage of fault, but the law does not bar you from recovering compensation just because you are partially responsible for the accident, as long as you are not found to be more than fifty percent responsible. It is important to build a strong case that shows the Connecticut property owner or occupier is liable for your injuries, and the slip and fall attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, can help.

Our Lawyers Can Help Establish Liability in Connecticut Slip and Fall Cases

You only have a limited amount of time to take legal action after a slip and fall, so reach out to us as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation. Once we have an understanding of the specific circumstances and details of your case, we will be able to provide personalized guidance and help with establishing liability in your Connecticut slip and fall claim.