Personal Injury

Hartford Slip & Fall Lawyer

Falls can cause serious injuries—and evidence disappears quickly. We investigate hazard conditions, secure video and incident reports, and push insurers so you can focus on recovery.

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Hartford Slip and Fall Attorney

When you slip and fall outside of your home, and you did not cause the situation or circumstances that led to your injuries, you might be entitled to seek compensation for your losses. Your compensation should not only cover your immediate medical bills but any long-term treatment, medications, or rehabilitation your injury might require. You can also recover financially for any wages and income that you may miss out on due to your injury, as well as pain and suffering.

An experienced Hartford slip and fall attorney from Michael L. Chambers Jr., Attorney at Law, is here to answer any questions you might have about your legal rights and options. We know how serious yet underestimated slip and fall injuries can be, and we stand up for the interests of injured victims. Reach out today for your free consultation.

20+ years helping CT families after serious falls.

20+ years helping CT families after serious falls.

20+ years helping CT families after serious falls.

We preserve surveillance video, incident reports, and witness info.

We preserve surveillance video, incident reports, and witness info.

We preserve surveillance video, incident reports, and witness info.

No fee unless we win—free consultation.

No fee unless we win—free consultation.

No fee unless we win—free consultation.

What You Should Know

Common Hazards
  • Wet floors or recently mopped surfaces without warning

  • Rain/snow tracked into entryways & lobbies

  • Icy sidewalks, stairs, or parking lots

  • Loose mats, curled rugs, or uneven flooring

  • Poor lighting on steps or walkways

  • Clutter, cords, or merchandise in aisles

Who’s Responsible?
  • Property owners/tenants who knew or should have known about a hazard

  • Property managers responsible for inspections & maintenance

  • Snow/ice contractors who failed to treat or warn

  • Commercial stores with improper cleanup practices

  • Municipalities (special notice rules may apply)

Damages We Pursue
  • Medical costs: ER, imaging, surgery, rehab

  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

  • Pain & suffering and loss of enjoyment

  • Future care and mobility devices

  • Punitive damages for reckless disregard (when applicable)

What to Do After Accident

1
Get medical care first

Even if symptoms are mild. Consistent treatment helps recovery and documents injuries.

2
Report and document the hazard

Tell the owner/manager, request an incident report, and—if safe—take photos/video of the condition, shoes, and area.

3
Preserve evidence (don’t wash shoes yet)

Keep clothing and footwear as-is. Save receipts and names of witnesses. We’ll move fast to secure surveillance footage.

4
Be cautious with insurers

Avoid recorded statements and broad medical authorizations. Let us coordinate communications.

5
Call our office

We investigate ownership/maintenance, track down video and inspection logs, and push for full compensation.

When do you need a slip-and-fall lawyer in Hartford?

Right away. Store and building cameras often overwrite footage in days, spills get cleaned up, and witnesses move on. We act quickly to preserve video, incident reports, and maintenance logs, document the hazard, and handle the insurer—so your focus stays on treatment. If the property is public (city/state), notice rules can be short—contact us as soon as possible.

Wet Floors & Spills

Grocery aisles, restaurants, and lobbies must be inspected and cleaned promptly. If a spill isn’t mopped or no warning sign is posted, the property owner may be responsible. We preserve video, inspection logs, and witness statements before they disappear.

Snow & Ice Accidents (CT Winters)

In Connecticut, owners have a duty to remove snow and ice within a reasonable time. Uncleared walkways, black ice in parking lots, or poorly treated steps can cause serious injuries. We move quickly to document conditions and sanding/plowing records.

Broken Stairs & Handrails

Loose treads, missing handrails, and uneven risers are textbook hazards. When building code violations contribute to a fall, liability can be clear. We capture photos, measurements, and code references to prove unsafe design or poor maintenance.

Uneven Floors, Sidewalks & Loose Tiles

Raised edges, cracked sidewalks, curled mats, and loose tiles create trip points that owners must fix or warn about. Early site photos and measurements help establish height differentials and how long the hazard existed.

Poor Lighting & Missing Warnings

Dim hallways, unlit stairwells, and hidden hazards increase fall risk. If lighting or signage is inadequate, responsibility may fall on the owner or manager. We secure maintenance logs and incident reports to show negligence.

Clutter, Cords & Unsafe Layouts

Boxes in aisles, cords across walkways, and tight store layouts are preventable dangers. Businesses must keep paths clear or provide barriers and warnings. We gather surveillance footage and employee policies to show what should have been done.

Important initial advice

  • Get prompt medical care and follow treatment plans

  • Report the incident and request a copy of the report number

  • Keep your shoes/clothes; don’t wash them yet

  • Call before speaking to insurers

Evidence that moves cases

Surveillance video, sweep logs, inspection schedules, weather records, and witness statements help show how long a hazard existed—and who was responsible.

Deadlines

We handle insurers, track your care, and push for fair value while you focus on healing.

Michael L. Chambers, Jr.:
Hartford Car Accident Lawyer

With 20+ years of experience, Michael understands the physical and emotional impact a crash can have. Our mission is to stand by you, communicate at every step, and take on the insurance company so you can focus on healing.

Michael L. Chambers, Jr.:
Hartford Car Accident Lawyer

With 20+ years of experience, Michael understands the physical and emotional impact a crash can have. Our mission is to stand by you, communicate at every step, and take on the insurance company so you can focus on healing.

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