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Michigan Slip and Fall Cases
If you are searching for a slip and fall attorney in Michigan it means you may have already experienced an injury due to an unsafe property. At Giroux Pappas Trial attorneys. We hold business and property owners accountable for their duty to maintain safe conditions on their premises. These premises liability cases often come down to a simple principle: property owners and business operators must ensure that their property is reasonably safe for customers and other visitors.
Michigan law requires that we prove that the owner knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition on their property and failed to correct it or, at a minimum, warn visitors about it. We have experience in a number of premises liability cases that extends beyond slip and fall incidents and includes injuries arising from:
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A 59-year-old woman fell and sustained a compound, comminuted fracture of her left femur because the Defendant failed to maintain and/or repair the uneven, irregular, concrete step at the entrance/exit of its restaurant. This ultimately resulted in her death due to exsanguination following an attempted surgical repair.
In our experience the most important piece of evidence in a slip and fall or premises liability case in Michigan is to have photographs of the defect (or hazard) that caused the fall. This is a powerful illustration of the property or business owners’ failure to take reasonable care of their property.
Every case is different and depends upon the severity and duration of the damages in the case. Giroux Pappas has experienced slip and fall attorneys in Michigans who can pursue recovery of lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering arising out of a slip and fall injury.
Generally speaking, in Michigan, slip and fall claims must be filed within three years from the date of the fall. However, certain claims, such as claims arising out of a fall on city or municipal property can have notice provisions as short as 120 days. It is always important to consult with a slip and fall attorney in Michigan as soon as possible.
Yes. In 2023 Michigan Supreme Court issued an important decision that changed how slip and fall cases are evaluated. Previously, the open and obvious doctrine barred many slip and fall cases. The court will now look at whether the property owner was negligent in not fixing the hazard on a comparative negligence basis. An experienced slip and fall attorney can help build a strong case.
Giroux Pappas is a Michigan personal injury firm built on preparation, integrity and direct client relationships.
For over 30 years, we have represented individuals and families in complex injury and malpractice cases with the discipline and counsel each situation demands.