Hartford Slip & Fall Lawyer

Injured in a Slip & Fall Accident in Hartford, CT? Call Us

Slip and fall accidents often occur when property owners fail to address hazards or dangerous conditions. If you were injured because a property was unsafe or poorly maintained, you may be entitled to damages.

At Cicchiello & Cicchiello, LLP, our Hartford slip and fall attorneys represent clients injured by:

Our Hartford slip and fall attorney team has helped resolve hundreds of these cases and has a proven record of success representing injured people.

If you or a loved one was injured because of someone’s negligence, call (860) 866-1024 to schedule a free consultation with our slip and fall lawyer in Hartford, CT.

Responsibility in Connecticut Premises Liability Claims

A Connecticut property injury claim generally requires proof that a dangerous condition existed, the property owner or occupier breached a legal duty, and that breach caused the injury. Responsibility frequently turns on notice. Actual notice means the owner knew about the hazard, while constructive notice means it existed long enough that a reasonable inspection should have discovered it.

The duty owed also depends on the visitor’s status. Invitees, including customers entering a business, are owed a duty to inspect, maintain, and warn about dangerous conditions. Licensees, such as social guests, must be warned about known dangers they’re unlikely to discover independently. Property owners generally must avoid willfully harming trespassers, subject to rules such as the attractive-nuisance exception for children.

Common Slip & Fall Injuries

Many slip and fall accidents in Hartford occur in grocery stores, office buildings, parking lots, and apartment complexes. After an accident, seek medical attention from a nearby facility such as Hartford Hospital or Saint Francis Hospital. 

Common slip and fall injuries include:

• Back injuries
• Hip injuries
• Broken bones
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Paralysis
• Permanent disability
• Neck injuries
• Death

Legal guidance can connect the circumstances of the fall and the resulting injuries to the evidence needed for your claim. When you speak with a slip and fall attorney in Hartford, we can explain what evidence to preserve, how Connecticut law may apply, and what to expect if your case proceeds in a local venue such as Hartford Superior Court.

What to Do After a Slip & Fall Accident

What you do in the hours and days after a fall can affect your physical recovery and your legal options. 

Consider the following after a slip and fall accident:

Comparative Negligence in Connecticut Slip & Fall Claims

Connecticut uses modified comparative negligence to determine how an injured person’s share of fault affects compensation. If you’re found 50% or less at fault, your recoverable damages are reduced by that percentage. For example, a person found 20% responsible would have an otherwise recoverable award reduced by 20%.

Recovery is barred when the injured person is found 51% or more at fault. Insurers may examine whether the hazard was visible, whether warnings were present, and what the injured person was doing immediately before the fall. Photographs and witness information are therefore particularly important.

Connecticut Slip & Fall Filing Deadlines

Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584, a negligence action for personal injury generally must be brought within two years from when the injury was first sustained, discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. The statute also sets a three-year limit measured from the act or omission complained of.

Claims involving a defective municipal road or sidewalk have an additional requirement. Connecticut General Statutes § 13a-149 requires written notice describing the injury, its cause, and the time and place of occurrence within 90 days. This notice requirement applies in addition to the two-year filing deadline, and missing it can bar the municipal claim.

Get Help from a Hartford Slip & Fall Lawyer

With 80+ years of combined experience, our firm helps clients pursue the compensation and justice available after an accident. 

When we take a case, we personally investigate the accident scene, question witnesses, and collect evidence. We understand how a slip and fall accident can affect every part of a client’s life, so we devote the time, energy, and resources needed to prepare each claim thoroughly.

Our four partners remain actively engaged in litigation, including cases in Connecticut state and federal courts and before the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts. Decades of practice in Hartford have also given us familiarity with local courts, judges, and the litigation environment.

Discuss Your Hartford Slip & Fall Accident

Cicchiello & Cicchiello, LLP invites you to discuss your Hartford, Connecticut slip and fall accident with us and get answers about your legal options. Use our contact form to request a consultation.

Call (860) 866-1024 to speak with us about your accident.