Can I sue if I fall in a parking lot?

Premises liability law says that you can sue the owner of a parking lot if you are injured on their property due to negligence. Take for example an ice case: A parking lot is iced over and you slip and fall.

What should you do if there is ice in the parking lot?

For icy areas, one method would remove access to the area while another would scrape the ice away. The risks and dangers of the ice or slippery surface are known to the owner and he or she did perform his or her obligation to exhibit reasonable care to ensure the safety and well-being of others that would pass through the icy parking lot.

What happens if you slip and fall in an employer parking lot?

Employer-Owned Parking Lot. If an employee slips and falls while walking to work through the employer’s parking lot, this will very likely be covered by workers’ compensation.

What to do if you slip and fall on Ice?

Removal through a truck that chips away at the ice or spreading salt or other materials to prevent slips may help, but these actions often do not completely remove the ice on the ground. Additional elements of reasonableness include sufficient time to discover the hazard and remove it or quarantine the area.

What to do when you fall in a parking lot?

That includes repairing cracked and broken pavement, marking and cleaning up slick surfaces, adding appropriate signage and making sure all areas are properly lit throughout the year. Especially during Connecticut winters, your checklist should also include ice and snow removal.

What happens if you slip on ice in a parking lot?

If you slip on ice or snow in a parking lot provided by your employer, and your employer instructs you to park in that parking lot, it is very likely that your injuries are covered by workers’ compensation.

Can a slip and fall in a parking lot be covered?

However, not all slip and fall injuries which occur in an employer’s parking lot are covered by workers’ compensation.

As in any slip and fall case, you should take pictures of the accident scene, your clothes, and any bruises that you might have received as soon as you can. If, hypothetically, you slipped on ice or snow, the condition of the ice and snow can change within minutes.

Is there risk of slip and fall in snow and ice?

The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent through this site could be intercepted or read by third parties. Winter months bring the accumulation of snow and ice in many parts of the country. And, of course, with snow and ice come an increased risk of slip and fall accidents.