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This decision favors you or your friend or family member who has been injured due to a slip and fall or trip and fall caused by someone else\u2019s negligence.<\/p>\n If you were injured because of a slip, trip, fall, or some other hazard on the premises you were on, you may be entitled to bring suit against the possessor of the property for your injuries. Slip and fall cases are based on tort law. Because of this, you\u2019ll be required to prove the general elements of a negligence claim. Proving liability or negligence can become complicated quickly, so it\u2019s essential to consult with a slip-and-fall accident lawyer as soon after your accident as possible.<\/p>\n There are four essential elements that you must prove in establishing a premises liability claim:<\/p>\n On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Kandil-Elsayed v F & E Oil, Inc. and Pinsky v Kroger Co. of Mich. that impacts slip and fall cases. The new ruling overrules the previous legal precedent set by Lugo v Ameritech Corp. Inc. The central change is that the \u201copen and obvious\u201d defense, which often previously served as a complete roadblock to any recovery in premises liability cases, will no longer have the same absolute effect.<\/p>\n The recent Michigan Supreme Court decision brought about a significant change, holding that the open and obvious rule no longer applies to the duty element. In other words, a judge can no longer decide that a condition was open and obvious, leading to an automatic dismissal of the case. Instead, the court acknowledged that the open and obvious nature of a condition is something for a jury to evaluate when determining a breach of duty (also known as liability).<\/p>\n The new ruling maintains that property owners still must exercise reasonable care to protect visitors from dangerous conditions on their premises. However, determining whether a defect is open and obvious will no longer be a factor in assessing the defendant\u2019s duty. Instead, the focus will be on whether the defendant breached their duty of reasonable care.<\/p>\n The ruling also retains the concept of what Michigan law calls comparative fault. This means that both parties involved in an incident can be deemed partially responsible based on their respective levels of carelessness when the injury occurred. In Michigan, juries assess the percentage of fault attributed to the plaintiff.<\/p>\n The Michigan Supreme Court recently decided a case involving slip and fall cases and has essentially overruled the \u201copen and obvious\u201d defense to these claims.<\/p>\n When you hire our firm, we will work with you to fully understand the circumstances and assess who was responsible. If the negligence of property managers, maintenance companies or other parties contributed to your injuries, we will pursue action against them as well.<\/p>\n We have handled premises liability lawsuits involving injuries in parking lots, malls, restaurants, condominiums, apartment buildings, and grocery stores, injuries caused by a slip and fall on ice and snow, and many other claims. We aggressively pursue maximum compensation for your injuries. Our experience in these matters allows us to be much more proactive and efficient in preparing your case.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size=”20px” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Contact our law firm today to discuss your case with an attorney. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment on evenings and weekends. We take all car accident cases on a contingency basis \u2014 you pay no attorney fees unless we obtain compensation for you. You can reach us by phone at\u00a0<\/span>586-779-7814<\/a>, toll-free at\u00a0<\/span>866-232-5775<\/a>, or via our\u00a0<\/span>Contact Us<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>form.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Home Slip & Fall Injuries Phone: 586-779-7810Toll Free: 1-866-232-5775Fax: 586-779-4912 Personal Injury Amputation Injuries Head & Brain Injuries Injuries to Children Insurance Claims Slip & Fall Injuries Spinal Cord Injuries Bicycle Accidents Car Accidents Child Pedestrian Accidents Government Vehicle Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Related Insurance Claims Public Transit Accidents Truck Accidents Un(der)insured Motorist Claims Medical Malpractice […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"yes\" overflow=\"visible\" margin_top=\"0\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0)\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" background_position=\"left top\" background_color=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" spacing=\"yes\" background_image=\"\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" padding=\"\" margin_top=\"0px\" margin_bottom=\"0px\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_direction=\"left\" hide_on_mobile=\"no\" center_content=\"no\" min_height=\"none\"][fusion_separator style=\"double\"\/] These can be extremely difficult cases to prove and it is important that you have an experienced personal injury attorney<\/strong> on your side who will fight to protect your interests. For over 35 years, the law firm of Thomas, Garvey & McKenna, PLLC, has been providing sound, aggressive representation to clients throughout the Detroit area.<\/p> When you hire our firm, we will work with you to fully understand the circumstances and assess who was responsible. If the negligence of property managers<\/strong>, maintenance companies or other parties contributed to your injuries, we will pursue action against them as well. We have been successful beating the \"open and obvious\" premises liability defense and have won multiple six- and seven-figure verdicts in previous slip and fall cases<\/strong>.<\/p>
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Elements for Establishing Negligence in a Premises Liability Claim<\/h2>\n
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Open and Obvious \u2013 Another Element in Slip and Fall Cases<\/h2>\n
Holding All Responsible Parties Accountable<\/h2>\n
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today<\/h2>\n
Macomb County Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers<\/h1>
[\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"yes\" overflow=\"visible\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" background_position=\"left top\" background_color=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" spacing=\"yes\" background_image=\"\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" padding=\"\" margin_top=\"0px\" margin_bottom=\"0px\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_direction=\"left\" hide_on_mobile=\"no\" center_content=\"no\" min_height=\"none\"][fusion_dropcap]W[\/fusion_dropcap]hen you are on someone else's property, you should be able to expect that obvious hazards have been properly addressed by the property owners. If you have been injured while you were on someone else's property<\/strong>, you may have a claim for damages.<\/p>Holding All Responsible Parties Accountable<\/h2>