A slip, trip and fall accident in the workplace can result in serious injuries for a victim, including broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. Fall risks in the workplace can decrease a company’s productivity and lead to legal trouble for the business due to liability disputes. Slip and fall accidents may be a leading cause of workers’ compensation claims in Connecticut, but these disasters are often preventable.

Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of serious injuries and visits to emergency rooms in Connecticut. If a slip or trip and fall injury occurs on a rental property, it is possible to hold the landlord liable in some scenarios. The liable party in this type of premises liability lawsuit depends on where the victim was and why the accident took place.