Rhode Island Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Brenda Fortune

Slip and fall is defined as  a type of Personal injury that falls under tort law. A tort is a civil wrong and is grounds to sue the wrong doer for damages. 

Slip and fall personal injury occurs when  a person slips and falls  by loss of balance through slipping and falling; or tripping.

Slip and fall accidents can happen indoors or outdoors.

Indoor slip and falls  can be caused by Bad flooring or uneven surfaces Wet floors, oily floors or floors with spilled substances Situations where poor lighting impairs visibility Outdoor slip and fall can be caused by Weather e.g. a poorly cleared sidewalk  of snow or ice Situations where poor lighting impairs visibility Broken railings, damaged stairs Hidden hazards

To be successful in winning a ‘slip and fall’ tort case the victim must be able to prove that the injury was:

Caused by the conditions on the property

To assist you, Personal Injury Lawyer Brenda L. Fortune offers a free, no obligation, and consultation. There are no legal fees until the successful settlement of your case. If the slip and fall accident happened in a work environment then the case must be processed through the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation systems.

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Call Rhode Island Slip and Fall Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer Brenda L. Fortune...NOW!

24/7,

(401) 782-2300

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Rhode Island Auto Accident and Personal Injury Laws:

• RIGL §9-1-14 (Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury)
• RIGL §31-32-24 (Insurance Requirements)
• RIGL 10-16-1 (Small Claims Limits, Small Claims Procedure) 

View all Rode Island state statutes