For most slip and fall accidents, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit is two years from the date of the incident. That’s not the case for accidents occurring on any government property. If your accident occurred on public property, the statute of limitations is much shorter and the government entity’s liability much narrower. Any claim must be filed within 60 days of the accident, and you must follow strict noticing requirements. Government properties include public school grounds, parks and certain sports facilities, military bases and any lands belonging to municipal, county, state or federal agencies.
Seek medical treatment as soon as possible after a slip and fall injury. If necessary, have someone call an ambulance to take you to the emergency room. It is also crucial to document the conditions under which the fall took place. If you are able, use your phone to take video of the conditions and situation. If you aren’t able to do that, have a relative or friend visit the scene as soon as possible and take photos or videos. You want documentation proving that there were dangerous conditions on the property that the owner failed to mitigate. In some situations, such as icy pavement, those conditions can disappear within hours.
