There are many instances of slips and falls that occur daily in our environment. If the accident is not our fault, then it is our legal right to seek compensation from the person who caused our injuries. As all property owners, whether public or private, must by law ensure their properties are free of trip hazards, then it is even more important that we ensure our rights by claiming compensation when a property owner is negligent.
Every year, there are approximately 822 fatalities, along with numerous severe injuries (Source: OSHA). Often, it is not the victim’s fault, as many of these fatalities and injuries do not occur in one’s own backyard but take place on property belonging to someone else. A victim may encounter obstacles that are both a hazard and present a danger. When an accident victim slips and falls on someone else’s property and it is not their fault then they might be entitled to compensation from the property owner.