If I there was a puddle of water on the floor in front of the ladies’ room at the apartment complex where I live and I slipped and fell, can I sue them?
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If I there was a puddle of water on the floor in front of the ladies’ room at the apartment complex where I live and I slipped and fell, can I sue them?
Asked on June 16, 2015 under Personal Injury, Iowa
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In order to sue for a personal injury there must be a harm that was suffered due to the negligence (or intentional act) of another.
In your case, you don't state what, if any, injuries that you suffered as a result of the fall. So whether or not their was negligence, you may not be able to collect. However, even assuming that you were hurt, you must prove that their was in fact negligence on the complex's part. For example, what caused the puddle? I fit was due to a leaky pipe or if the floor had just been washed and the complex knew or should have known of the condition, then it was not following a reasonable standard of care in not cleaning the puddle up. If, however, that was not the case, then there may not have been the requisite behavior for you to successfully win a claim. It all depends on the specific facts of the case, none of which you provided.
If you think that you may havea case, you can meet with a personal injury attorney; a consultation of this type is typically free.
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