Slip & Fall Accidents

Connecticut Slip and Fall Lawyer Holding Property Owners Accountable

Were You Hurt in a Slip, Trip, or Fall?

Slipping on a wet aisle in a Milford grocery store or tripping on broken pavement near the New Haven Green can lead to serious injuries and time away from work. If a property owner’s carelessness caused your fall, Collier & Manning Trial Lawyers builds a claim that reflects medical treatment, lost wages, and the daily impact of pain. Our slip and fall attorney team in Connecticut serves Milford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and surrounding communities with personal attention and courtroom experience.

Wet floors without warning signs, ice or snow left on sidewalks and parking lots, broken steps, loose carpeting, cluttered walkways, and poor lighting in stairwells are frequent hazards. Stores keep cleaning logs and many properties have cameras. We move quickly to secure records and video that show how long the danger existed and who was responsible.

Proving Negligence in a Connecticut Fall

A strong premises case shows duty, breach, causation, and damages. That means the owner or tenant had a duty to keep the area reasonably safe, failed to fix or warn about a hazard, that condition caused your fall, and you were injured. Timing matters. If a spill sat for hours or a broken step went unrepaired, that supports liability. Collier & Manning requests incident reports, inspection schedules, and camera footage, and we interview witnesses when available.

Falls often lead to wrist and arm fractures, knee injuries, back pain, concussions, and in older adults, hip fractures that require surgery. Treatment can involve imaging, therapy, and time away from work. We document current care, future medical needs, and the effect on daily life so your claim reflects the full picture.

Our CT premises liability lawyer team gathers photos, obtains store or landlord records, and coordinates with your medical providers. When needed, we consult safety experts to explain industry standards. Insurance carriers may suggest a victim should have watched their step, but the law focuses on whether the hazard was unreasonable and whether the owner failed to warn.

Comparative Fault in Falls

Connecticut uses comparative negligence. If a visitor is found partly at fault, a recovery can be reduced by that percentage. We work to minimize any fault placed on you by showing the hazard was not obvious, lighting was inadequate, or inspections were missed.

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