Rhode Island Slip & Fall Attorneys

People slip and fall every day, and not every instance merits legal action. However, when one person’s negligence causes another person to slip and fall and suffer an injury that could have been prevented, the accident becomes a legal issue.

Slip and fall accidents typically involve the legal area known as premises liability. All property owners have a legal obligation to provide safely maintained premises. For instance:

The grocery store owner has a duty to quickly clean up spills on his floor so that no one will slip while shopping. The theater owner has a duty to fix a broken stair railing so that no one will trip and fall when exiting the theater.

At Gemma Law Associates, Inc., we know that not all accidents are within a property owner or manager's control. Several factors can determine whether a slip and fall meets the legal requirements for a claim:

• Did the injury result from a natural or artificial condition of the property?
• Was the property adequately maintained?
• Why was the injured person on the property – as a customer, an invited guest, a trespasser or solicitor?
• If the injury resulted from a known danger, did the property owner provide sufficient warnings in visible locations?

While some slip and fall accidents cause minor cuts and bruises, others can cause broken bones, head and back injuries or spinal trauma. Compensation for a slip and fall injury depends upon the severity of the injury and a successful case must clearly establish how and why the injury occurred, and the current and long-term health outlook for the victim.

Our legal team has a combined experience of over 100 years of legal expertise. Our primary goal is to help people that have been involved in a personal injury accident obtain justice. Most of our cases settle before going to trial, but if a trial is required, we have the courtroom experience to successfully represent you. We represent clients throughout the state of Rhode Island including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence and Woonsocket.

If you've suffered a serious personal injury due to a slip and fall accident, contact Gemma Law Associates, Inc. at 401-467-2300 or submit an online contact form. We've been helping clients in Rhode Island for more than 48 years – and we can help you.