Slip and fall claims arise from substances on floors, wet or uneven surfaces, inadequate mats, and similar conditions. Trip and fall claims involve obstructions or elevation changes rather than loss of traction.
Proof requires establishing the condition, notice, and that the condition caused the fall.
Alternative Names:
Slip-and-Fall, Fall Down Case
Why it Matters?
These cases turn on a small set of recurring facts: what the substance was, how long it was present, what the plaintiff was doing and looking at, and what the surveillance shows. Coefficient of friction testing appears in higher-value cases but is frequently challenged, since testing conditions rarely replicate the incident. Because individual values are modest, the operative defense objective is usually early resolution or summary judgment on notice rather than trial.
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What is the difference between slip and fall and trip and fall?
Is coefficient of friction testing persuasive?
