Wyoming Slip And Fall Lawyer

Were you injured in a slip and fall accident in Wyoming?

At Davis & Johnson Law Office, we help injured clients across Wyoming pursue full recovery in slip and fall matters.

If you were injured in a fall on property owned or maintained by another party in Wyoming, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical treatment and lost income. Liability depends on whether the property owner knew of the hazard or should have discovered it. Our Wyoming slip and fall lawyer gathers the evidence that establishes what the condition was and how long it remained in place.

Jason Johnson has represented injured plaintiffs at Davis & Johnson Law Office for more than a decade, and the firm has practiced in this state since 1979. Contact our office to review the circumstances of your fall.

Slip and Fall Lawyer Wyoming

A slip and fall lawyer represents people injured by hazardous conditions on property controlled by another party. Two questions determine the outcome. Whether the condition was unreasonably dangerous, and whether the owner knew of it or had sufficient opportunity to discover it.

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury hospitalizations in Wyoming and the third leading cause of unintentional injury deaths, according to state health data. Extended winters, compacted snow, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles across sidewalks and parking lots contribute to those figures. Establishing the duration of a hazard is central to these claims, because a condition present for two minutes and one present for two days support very different conclusions about notice.

Types of Slip and Fall Cases We Handle in Wyoming

The location of a fall determines the duties owed and the deadlines that apply. A retail store, a rental unit, a job site, and a county building are each governed by different standards. The following matters account for most of the fall claims we handle statewide.

• Ice and snow falls. Compacted snow across a walkway, a downspout discharging onto a sidewalk, and a lot cleared everywhere except its perimeter are the conditions we encounter between October and April. Whether the owner had a reasonable opportunity to treat the surface generally determines liability.
• Wet floors and spills. A spill in a retail aisle or water tracked in near an entrance creates a hazard within moments. The duration of that condition governs the claim, which is why inspection logs and cleaning schedules become primary evidence.
• Workplace injuries. Falls occurring on the job proceed under a separate system in Wyoming. Construction accounted for 47.4% of all fatal falls, slips, and trips nationwide in 2022, according to federal labor data. A claim against a negligent third party may proceed alongside the state process.
• Stairs and handrails. Loose treads, inconsistent riser heights, and absent or unsecured handrails produce fractures to the wrist, hip, and shoulder. We photograph and measure a stairway before repairs alter the condition.
• Parking lot hazards. Potholes, deteriorated curbs, poorly positioned wheel stops, and unlit areas account for a substantial share of these injuries. Responsibility may rest with the owner, a management company, or a maintenance contractor, and we identify each party involved.
• Poor lighting. A stairwell, corridor, or lot without adequate illumination conceals conditions that would otherwise be apparent. Maintenance requests and prior complaints frequently document the deficiency.
• Rental property falls. Tenants and their guests sustain injuries on stairs, walkways, and common areas the landlord was obligated to maintain. Specific circumstances determine when landlords are liable for those injuries.
• Nursing home and senior living falls. A fall within a care facility often results from inadequate staffing, an unanswered call light, or a documented fall risk that went unaddressed. Fall death rates among adults 65 and older increased 21% between 2018 and 2024, according to CDC fall data.
• Falls at recreation venues. Rinks, arenas, fairgrounds, and event spaces commonly assert a signed waiver or an assumption of risk defense. Those defenses have recognized limits, as litigation over amusement park injuries demonstrates.

Why Choose Davis & Johnson Law Office as my Slip and Fall Lawyer in Wyoming?

Evidence in a fall case deteriorates quickly. That reality governs how we staff these matters and where we direct our effort at the outset.

Evidence Work That Starts Immediately

Surveillance systems overwrite recordings on a fixed cycle, frequently within days. Spills are cleaned and ice is treated within hours. Jason Johnson issues preservation demands promptly, identifies the employees on duty at the time, and establishes when the condition first appeared. His law degree is from the University of Wyoming College of Law. He holds membership in the Wyoming Trial Lawyers, a plaintiff-side bar organization, along with a Top 40 Under 40 selection from The National Trial Lawyers. Acting quickly on evidence is what you should expect from a personal injury lawyer in Wyoming.

Results in Wyoming Fall Cases

Our injury representation proceeds on a contingency fee. No payment is required at retention or during the case. The fee is drawn from the recovery as an agreed percentage. Personal injury consultations are provided at no charge. The full arrangement is set out in our published fee structure. Jason has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients in this state, and his fall results include the following.

• $250,000 for a woman injured while walking across a parking lot.
• $125,000 for a person who tripped at a gambling facility.

What Is Important to Understand About a Slip and Fall Case?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Slip and Fall Cases

Liability in a fall case rests on notice. A property owner owes visitors reasonable care, and that duty is breached where the owner created the hazard, had actual knowledge of it, or should have discovered it through reasonable inspection. Establishing that the owner should have known is the central dispute in most of these claims, and documentary records resolve it more reliably than witness recollection.

Fault is apportioned under Wyoming’s modified comparative fault rule. A claimant assigned more than half of the total fault recovers nothing, and any lesser percentage reduces the award proportionally. That structure explains the standard defense approach, which is to attribute a share of the fault to the injured person for inattention, footwear, or disregard of an apparent condition.

Recoverable damages include medical treatment already provided and treatment reasonably anticipated, wages lost during recovery, diminished earning capacity where an impairment is permanent, pain and suffering, and out-of-pocket expenses. The filing period for most personal injury actions under Wyoming’s civil statutes is four years from the date of the fall. Claims against a government property owner are subject to a substantially shorter deadline and require immediate attention. The compensation available corresponds to the severity of the injury and the strength of the notice evidence.

What Is The Slip and Fall Case Timeline?

Fall claims follow a defined sequence, though the pace varies with the severity of the injury and the extent of the dispute over liability.

1. Investigation, beginning with preservation demands and the incident report.
2. Medical treatment, proceeding alongside the investigation until the condition stabilizes.
3. A demand package submitted to the property owner’s insurer.
4. Negotiation, which resolves the majority of claims.
5. Suit, discovery, and depositions of the personnel responsible for maintaining the property.
6. Mediation or trial where the dispute over notice remains unresolved.

An uncomplicated claim may conclude within several months. A claim in which the owner denies knowledge of the hazard takes considerably longer.

What Are Important Aspects of a Slip and Fall Case?

Three factors distinguish a well-supported fall claim. The record the injured person creates, the records the property owner maintains, and the care taken to protect credibility while the claim remains open.

• Report the fall in writing. Request an incident report and obtain a copy before leaving the property. An unreported fall permits the owner to dispute that the incident occurred on the premises, and owner negligence becomes substantially harder to establish without that documentation.
• Photograph the condition before it changes. Ice, liquid, a damaged step, and lighting all present differently within an hour. Property owner liability in this state frequently turns on the condition as it existed at the time of the fall.
• Document the injury on an ongoing basis. Pain becomes difficult to describe accurately months afterward, and a pain journal records the effect of an injury on sleep, work, and daily activity.
• Limit online activity while the claim is open. A single photograph is subject to adverse interpretation, and social media is among the first sources a defense investigator reviews.
• Address a child’s fall with equal seriousness. Playgrounds, school entrances, and icy walkways produce injuries that are frequently minimized, though winter injury risks for children warrant the same documentation as any other claim.

What Should You Bring to Your Slip and Fall Consultation?

During the consultation, our attorney will review any documents you have pertaining to the fall.  None of the following is required in order to meet with us.

• Photographs or video of the condition and the surrounding area.
• The incident report, together with the name of the person who prepared it.
• Contact information for witnesses and anyone who provided assistance.
• The footwear and clothing worn at the time, unlaundered if possible.
• Medical records, billing statements, and correspondence from any insurer.

Most initial meetings require less than an hour. You will leave understanding whether the notice evidence exists, how substantial it appears, and how to proceed.

Reach Out to Davis & Johnson Law Office to Schedule a Consultation

A fall that appears minor at the scene frequently results in months of treatment. The negligent property owner should be held responsible for the harm you have endured. There is no charge for the personal injury consultation, and our fee is drawn solely from any recovery obtained. Describe where the fall occurred and the condition that caused it, and we will evaluate the notice evidence and provide a direct assessment. You will receive prompt responses and regular updates throughout the claim. Contact us to speak with a Wyoming slip and fall attorney.