If you’ve been injured in a workplace slip and fall accident, you may be feeling frustrated, lost, and overwhelmed. You might even wonder: Can you sue for a workplace slip and fall accident in Brookfield? The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances of your accident and the state in which it occurred.
In general, if your workplace slip and fall accident was caused by the negligence of your employer or another party, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages. However, there are some instances in which workers’ compensation will be the only recourse for injured workers.
For instance, if your accident occurred due to a dangerous condition on your property, you may be able to sue for premises liability. To succeed in a premises liability claim, you must prove that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to remedy it.
If your workplace slip and fall accident was caused by a defective product, you may be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer or distributor of the defective product. To succeed in a product liability claim, you must prove that the defect was the cause of your accident and that the manufacturer or distributor knew or should have known about the defect.
If you’re not sure whether you have a case, you should speak with a Brookfield workplace injury lawyer from Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf, The Injured Worker’s Law Firm™. To learn more about whether you can sue for a workplace slip and fall accident, contact an experienced Brookfield workplace injury lawyer today.
