{"id":1981,"date":"2018-01-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2018\/01\/19\/slip-fall-accidents-on-winter-ice-next-steps\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:07","slug":"slip-fall-accidents-on-winter-ice-next-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/slip-fall-accidents-on-winter-ice-next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Slip & Fall Accidents on Winter Ice: Next Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking a holiday vacation into colder climates for the winter is a great way to pass the time and bring your family together. But it also means having to deal with ice and snow on walkways, stairs, sidewalks, and so forth. Our recent weather has made this an important issue right here at home. Slipping and falling<\/a> on the ice might seem like an inevitability, especially if property owners are negligent in maintaining clear and safe walking paths. What can you do if you or a family member slips and gets hurt this winter and you think someone else is to blame?<\/p>\n

Liability For Slips On Sidewalk Ice And Store Entrances<\/h3>\n

The majority of icy slip and fall accidents in wintry climates occur on public sidewalks and entrances of businesses. Liability in these cases can be difficult to establish. All property owners must exercise reasonable care to the premises and make things safe for guests. Every property owner is expected to take reasonable measures to keep the sidewalk directly in front of their store clear of ice. They can sprinkle salt and sand on the ground, shovel away snow, put up warning signs, and\/or hire a company to take care of this duty on their behalf. Failing to make any attempt to prevent slips on the slick ground outside could place liability on their shoulders in a premises liability claim.<\/p>\n

At the same time, each pedestrian has to exercise reasonable care for their own safety and try to stay out of danger. Acting recklessly or negligently while traversing icy walkways \u2013 such as running or texting on a cellphone instead of paying attention to the ground ahead \u2013 could preclude an injury claim. If you slip and fall on ice during an active snowstorm, the liability of the storeowner can be reduced since any effort they made would arguably be inadequate to prevent the accumulation of the dangerous condition.<\/p>\n

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Evidence & Arguments Are Crucial For Your Case<\/h3>\n

With the liability in a slip and fall case originating from an icy walkway or snowy sidewalk being notoriously complicated, it is so important that you gather any evidence you can regarding the accident. Security camera footage, testimonials from passersby, and medical records are all useful for proving your side of the story. Document the dangerous conditions and take photographs of what caused the fall. All of this evidence is even more powerful when placed into the hands of an experienced and capable personal injury lawyer.<\/p>\n

At Jones & Swanson, our Marietta premises liability attorneys \u2013 who have more than 75 years of collective legal experience \u2013 are ready and waiting to hear your case and construct a powerful legal argument on your behalf. Call our team at (770) 427-5498<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to request a no-cost consultation<\/a>, during which you can learn the rights of someone who slipped, fell, and got hurt on an icy sidewalk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you slip and fall on winter ice, who can be held liable in a lawsuit? Our Marietta personal injury law blog explores your options. Call Jones & Swanson today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1982,"parent":801,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"hc_faqs":[456],"class_list":{"0":"post-1981","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hc_faqs-slip-and-fall","7":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSlip & Fall Accidents on Winter Ice: Next Steps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Slip & Fall Accidents on Winter Ice: Next Steps: Jones & Swanson, with 45+ years of experience and millions recovered. 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