Slip and Fall in Ohio
A slip and fall might sound minor, but the injuries can be devastating: broken hips, traumatic brain injuries, and chronic pain. Ohio premises liability law holds property owners responsible for hazardous conditions they knew (or should have known) about and failed to fix.
What you should know
The strength of your slip and fall case depends on your status on the property. Business invitees (customers) get the highest duty of care; licensees (social guests) get less; trespassers get the least. Open and obvious dangers are typically not the property owner's fault — but ice, water, and concealed hazards often are.
What typically causes them
- Wet floors without warning signs
- Icy parking lots and sidewalks
- Cracked pavement and uneven surfaces
- Poor lighting
- Cluttered walkways
- Loose handrails or stairs
- Spilled food or liquid in stores
Injuries we see
- Broken hips (especially elderly)
- Concussion and TBI
- Wrist and arm fractures
- Back injuries
- Knee ligament damage
- Lacerations
Steps to take after a slip and fall
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Report the fall to the property owner immediately — get an incident report
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Photograph the hazard, the scene, and your injuries
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Get witness names and contact info
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See a doctor right away
- 5
Save the shoes and clothing you were wearing
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Don't sign anything from the property owner's insurance
Open-and-obvious doctrine is a frequent defense — but exceptions exist. Comparative fault applies. The 'no-duty' rule for natural accumulations of snow and ice is significant in Ohio winters.
Includes medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and ongoing therapy. Settlements vary widely based on injury severity.
2 years for personal injury under Ohio law.
Don't let an Ohio slip and fall ruin your future.
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