Can property owners in Wyoming be held liable for slip and fall accidents?

If an individual slips and falls on public or private property in Wyoming and suffers an injury, they may be able to hold the property owner liable for their injuries. Usually, this is done by way of filing a personal injury lawsuit. Because property owners in Wyoming owe those who enter their premises a duty of care, they can be held accountable if their actions or lack thereof contribute to an accident occurring on their property.

What does “owe a duty of care” mean?

As mentioned above, both public and private property owners in Wyoming owe those who enter their premises a duty of care. This means their property should be maintained and should be free from any hazardous or unsafe conditions that could potentially bring harm upon someone else. For example, when a person enters their local grocery store to go shopping, they shouldn’t be put at risk of slipping or tripping because the floors are wet or because boxes were left in the middle of an aisle. They should be able to enter the store, go shopping, and leave without suffering any injuries.

When can a property owner in Wyoming be held liable for a slip and fall accident?

Public and private property owners can be held liable for accidents that occur on their premises if they failed to ensure their premises were free from any hazardous or dangerous conditions or they were aware of these and failed to make the necessary repairs. In some cases, a property owner may also be held liable for an accident if it can be proven that they should have known about the unsafe condition.

Now, before an injured party can take legal action against a property owner, they will want to speak with a Wyoming premises liability lawyer who can determine if they have the grounds to sue. Generally, an attorney is going to look to see if the property owner breached the duty of care and that breach caused an individual to suffer injuries. Given they do have a case against the property owner, they may be able to recover compensation for the following:

• Pain and suffering
• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Mental anguish
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Now, it is important for individuals who are looking to sue a property owner for the injuries they suffered on their property to understand that their behavior will also be assessed to see if their actions contributed to the accident. In the event an individual is found to be partially liable for a slip and fall accident, they may still be entitled to recover compensation. According to Wyo. Stat. §1-1-109, if an individual is found to be less than 50% at fault for an accident resulting in property damage or injuries, they can still pursue a property owner for damages (i.e. financial relief).

If an individual was recently involved in a slip and fall accident in Wyoming and would like more information on filing a premise liability lawsuit, they can contact Frederick J. Harrison, P.C. to speak with a Wyoming premises liability attorney.

Frederick J. Harrison, P.C. can be reached at:

301 West Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Phone: (307) 316-1760

Website: www.fjhlawoffice.com