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If I slip and fall on ice in my work place parking lot on my way back from lunch,who's responsible for my medical bills? My employer or the person that owns the property? My employer says the property owner sinse I wasn't punched in at the time of the injury
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What state do you live and or work
in?
I am not an attorney, but I know for sure premises liability (aka slip and fall) laws vary in every state. Speaking with an attorney near you would probably be best way to get an answer to your question since liability for your accident falls into somewhat of a grey area. On the one hand, since I don't think you can sue your employer, filing a workers' compensation claim may be your best bet to get your medical bills covered if it's determined you fell and were injured on the job. On the other hand, if the property owner knew about the icy area and did nothing about it, you may have grounds for a personal injury case. In "grey area" cases like this, sometimes having photos of the dangerous area on which you fell can make a world of difference.
This article could perhaps provide some clarity to your situation: (removed)
This link helps explain how fault is often determined in slip and fall lawsuits: (removed)
In my opinion you are only the responsible for the bills payment. Because you are slip on the parking lot of your office at the time of lunch. I think you will have to pay. Moreover if you will have any insurance policy than company will pay your bills.
It might not even be the company, because when my mom slipped in the parking lot at the dentist's office they were trying to pin all the bills on the parking lot. Insurance and coverage can get crazy. I think if you do slip you should get a workers comp attorney right away, because it can get pretty messy pretty fast. (removed)
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