Dealing with injuries from sidewalk slip and fall accidents in Austin can be stressful. An injury may result in time away from work, expensive medical care, and permanent damage. The property owner responsible for maintaining the sidewalk may be liable for damages in a slip and fall injury.
If you have been affected by a sidewalk slip and fall incident, our slip and fall attorneys are here for you and may be able to help you pursue compensation. We use our experience and understanding of the local area to bring order to your life in the chaotic aftermath of an injury.
The cause of a sidewalk slip and fall accident can help determine who may be liable for a related injury. Most sidewalks are public property under the control of local governments that may be immune to tort claims for personal injury. However, Minnesota Statutes § 466.03 does allow injury claims against municipalities based on the accumulation of snow and ice on sidewalks that connect to publicly owned buildings or parking lots.
Private property owners also have a general duty to protect their visitors from conditions on their land that create a foreseeable risk of injury. This duty can sometimes extend to private sidewalks and other nearby areas under the control of a property owner. Examples of conditions that can create a risk of injury from slipping and falling or tripping and falling on an Austin sidewalk include the following:
A property owner’s obligation to provide reasonable care to protect visitors may depend on the unique circumstances of the hazard. Liability may ensue if a private property owner fails to remove the hazardous condition or warn visitors of its existence.
Determining fault and liability for a sidewalk slip and fall injury may be complex in some cases. Property owners may argue that a plaintiff was partially responsible for causing their injury. For example, running on icy sidewalks or ignoring clear warning signs may limit the recovery of compensation under Minnesota’s comparative fault rule outlined in Minnesota Statutes § 604.01. Our lawyers may help you evaluate these potential issues and discuss options for addressing or responding to them.
Slip and fall accidents on Austin sidewalks can lead to serious injuries—and the right to pursue compensation. Our lawyers can help you file a lawsuit against a negligent property owner for causing a slip and fall accident. The compensation in a case depends on the severity of your injury and how it affects your life.
Claims may include economic damages from an injury, such as lost wages due to your injury’s impact on your ability to work or costs for past and future medical care. Injury in a sidewalk slip and fall accident may also enable claims for non-economic damages that reflect the pain and suffering you endured.
Sidewalk slip and fall accidents in Mankato can leave you dealing with more than just an injury. An injury may result in time away from work, expensive medical care, and permanent damage. Our compassionate team can help you with your case, giving you the confidence you need to pursue compensation. Contact our office today to schedule a free initial meeting.
