Providence Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
After a slip and fall accident, you may face painful injuries, unexpected medical bills, and confusion over how to seek compensation. Rhode Island law allows victims to seek damages for their injuries if a property owner fails to reasonably maintain their premises.
You have limited time to file your claim and need skilled legal representation to assist you in navigating these complex cases. Our local Providence slip and fall lawyers at Rob Levine Law have significant experience helping people seek compensation against negligent property owners and their insurers.
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August 12, 2025
Table of Contents
- What Qualifies as a Slip and Fall Accident in Rhode Island?
- Why Choose Rob Levine Law for Your Slip and Fall Case in Providence, RI?
- Who Can Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury in Providence, RI?
- How To Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
- What Compensation Can You Recover in a Slip and Fall Claim?
- What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Providence
- How Long Do You Have To File a Slip and Fall Claim in Rhode Island?
- How Does Rhode Island’s Comparative Negligence Law Affect My Case?
- How Do Property Owners Avoid Their Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents?
- Contact Rob Levine Law Today
- Providence Slip and Fall Accident FAQs
What Qualifies as a Slip and Fall Accident in Rhode Island?
A slip and fall happens when someone slips or trips and falls due to hazards in their path. Wet floors, icy sidewalks, uneven surfaces, broken flooring, and poor lighting are common causes of these accidents.
People slip and fall on public, private, and commercial properties on floors, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, or elsewhere on premises. If the property owner, occupier, or another party has failed to reasonably maintain the premises, injured parties can file a slip and fall claim.
Why Choose Rob Levine Law for Your Slip and Fall Case in Providence, RI?
We’ve been representing injury victims in Providence for over 25 years and have helped more than 50,000 injured and disabled clients recover over $2 billion in benefits and compensation. We take an aggressive approach to personal injury cases, countering lowball offers and insurance companies’ tactics to intimidate or pressure our clients.
We offer personalized legal support and will protect your rights throughout your claim. We will prevent the opposition from blaming you for your fall and advise you when a settlement offer doesn’t cover all of your damages.
Win or no fees™, that’s the Fee Free Guarantee®. We work on a contingency fee basis—you only pay us if we help you recover compensation. We charge 33.3% for personal injury claims but offer a discounted contingency fee of 25% for first responders and members of the military.
Our slip and fall injury lawyers in Providence have a well-established record of successfully negotiating with insurance companies. But if they won’t agree to a fair settlement, we will be well prepared to take them on in court.
Our firm focuses on advocating for those in need, and we are honored by client testimonials like the following that demonstrate our commitment to the relentless pursuit of justice:
So happy I chose this law firm!
They took care of absolutely everything from the first denial until we won the hearing! Awesome communication and perfect explanations so I could understand everything going on. This is such a stressful process and they took all of it on for me.
Andrea Frizzell
I commend Rob Levine!
The entire experience of presenting my case was met with knowledge and a sense of urgency. I commend Rob Levine for his ability to establish a rapport that made the process seamless. Thank you.
Lomond J.
Thank you Rob, you and your team rock!
I have been a client of Rob Levines’ for 2 cases. Both cases, Rob’s talented, hard working, teams helped me win 🏆. I’m so happy and proud of all the people who helped me. I got really hurt, and they were there to listen, and support me. Thank you so much y’all.
Moe Adams
Our Slip and Fall Accident Case Results
We have a long history of positive case results for our clients, including securing fair compensation for slip and fall injuries. In one notable case, attorney Dakota Smythe recovered $50,000 for a client hurt at Dick’s Sporting Goods after tripping over plastic wire straps in an aisle. An ambulance took them for emergency care at Kent Hospital, and they had rotator cuff surgery to address their injuries.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury in Providence, RI?
In its decision in Tancrelle v. Friendly Ice Cream Corp., the Rhode Island Supreme Court reiterated that property owners and others who control premises must take reasonable care to prevent harm to people they can reasonably expect to be on their premises. This duty includes inspecting for hazards and fixing them or warning against them.
Parties that may be liable in your slip and fall claim include:
- Property owners
- Business owners
- Landlords
- Management companies
- Cleaning companies
- Municipalities or the state
Property owners do not have to proactively protect trespassers, but cannot wantonly or willfully injure them.
How To Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
To prove negligence in Rhode Island, you must show that another party had a duty to protect you and failed in that duty, and that the result was your injuries and damages. In a slip and fall case, you must establish the following:
- You were lawfully on the property.
- There was a hazardous condition.
- The property owner knew or should have known the hazard existed.
- The property owner failed to fix the hazard or give you adequate warning within a reasonable time.
- The hazard was the proximate cause of your injury.
You need evidence such as photos, surveillance videos, maintenance reports, and witness statements to prove these elements.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Slip and Fall Claim?
Accident injuries can lead to physical, financial, and emotional losses. When you file a slip and fall claim in RI, you can seek recovery of compensation for economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover your tangible, financial losses, such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses, including ER visits, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, medication, and assistive devices
- Past and future lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Home nursing and other aide care
Non-economic damages cover the harder-to-quantify impacts on your life, like:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Short and long-term impairment
In extreme negligence cases, judges may allow punitive damages in Rhode Island. You must show that the defendant’s behavior was so reckless, malicious, or willful that it amounted to criminality.
If your loved one died after a slip and fall that was someone else’s fault, you can seek damages in a wrongful death claim.
What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Providence
The steps you take immediately after a slip and fall can protect your health and preserve your right to pursue a claim. If you have had a slip and fall accident, take the following actions:
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Report your accident to the property owner or manager and complete an incident report.
- Take photos and videos of the hazard, the surrounding area, and your injuries.
- Gather witness contact information.
- Do NOT give recorded statements to insurance companies without your lawyer present.
- Contact an experienced slip and fall accident lawyer in Providence quickly.
How Long Do You Have To File a Slip and Fall Claim in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally three years from the accident date. If you fail to file your claim on time, a judge will dismiss it, regardless of the property owner’s negligence.
Act promptly in choosing an accomplished trip and fall attorney in Providence, RI. Our experienced attorneys can gather evidence before it disappears or witness memories fade and file a lawsuit on time to preserve your right to seek damages.
How Does Rhode Island's Comparative Negligence Law Affect My Case?
You can still seek compensation for slip and fall injuries in Rhode Island if you were partly to blame. The state’s pure comparative negligence law reduces your damages based on your share of the fault for the accident.
For example, if you sustain $100,000 in damages and were 10% responsible, you can collect up to $90,000.
How Do Property Owners Avoid Their Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents?
Property owners may claim that you were responsible for your fall. They may also claim that they didn’t have enough notice of a hazard to fix it or warn you against it. If successful, these arguments could impact your ability to recover full and fair compensation for your injuries.
Our premises liability attorneys in Providence, RI, have the experience and knowledge necessary to counter these defenses. We know what evidence to collect and how to make persuasive arguments that the property owner is liable for your injuries.
Contact Rob Levine Law Today
If a negligent property owner caused your injuries, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other harm. Our Providence slip and fall accident lawyers will put our significant experience, legal skills, and resources to work for you and aggressively fight for fair damages.
We are available 24/7. Win or No Fee™! Call us at 800-742-3920 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Providence Slip and Fall Accident FAQs
Our Providence slip and fall accident lawyers are always ready and willing to answer questions to help people navigate their claims.
How Long Will It Take To Resolve My Slip and Fall Accident Claim in Providence?
The timeline for your slip and fall cases varies based on the quality of evidence, liability questions, and whether the other party’s insurance company is amenable to a fair settlement. Some cases settle within a few months. Cases that go to court may take years.
What Is the Average Payout for a Slip and Fall?
Slip and fall settlements are case-specific and depend on factors such as the nature and extent of your injuries, their impacts on your life, and the available insurance coverage. Cases involving less severe injuries may settle for tens of thousands of dollars, while those with long-term harm may result in six- or seven-figure settlements.
Are There Specific Rules for Property Owners in Providence Regarding Snow and Ice Removal?
Providence property owners and occupants must remove ice or use sand or another suitable substance to make sidewalks safe and convenient. Government agencies must keep sidewalks adjoining public properties safe.
How Do I Deal With the Insurance Company After a Slip and Fall Accident?
Do not give recorded statements to the insurance company or accept the first settlement offer without consulting an attorney. An insurer may try to trick you into accepting liability, call your case weak, or offer less than you deserve before you know the full extent of your damages.
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Notable Case Results
$125,000
Client was getting off of 95 near Roger Williams Zoo when the defendant tried switching lanes hitting the rear and side of our clients car. Client had several pre exisiting health issues and the insurance companied denied her injuries. Our attorney was able to relate the injuries were caused by the accident by getting older […]
$500,000
Client was crossing Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence when he was struck by a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Our office represented the family, getting them the full policy limits.
$300,000
Client was driving on Douglas Avenue in North Providence. Defendant failed to stop and t bone our client. Our client was rushed to Fatima Hospital. Suffering from shoulder pain which needed surgery. The defendants insurance company tried to say the injuries were pre-existing but our firm was able to get medical opinions that proved the […]
$250,000
Truck accident on Central Ave in Pawtucket Client was forced off the road when an 18-wheeler pulled onto a side street forcing the client to turn hard to avoid a forceful impact by the semi-tractor trailer and struck a telephone pole head-on. Client had significant and permanent injuries to his cervical spine including a surgery […]
$75,000
Client was t-boned by a car in Hope Rhode Island on his motorcycle when the defendant took a left hand turn and drove right into our client. The client had severe injuries which required a leg amputation. The defendant only had 25,000 in coverage and our client had an additonal 50,000 in UM coverage. We […]
$450,000
for a client who was T-boned in North Smithfield by a defendant who ran a stop sign. The client suffered from neck, back, and shoulder pain, and due to these injuries, he lost a lucrative job. Initially, our office received an offer of $30,000, but we believed the case warranted further action and decided to […]
$950,000
Client was riding his motorcycle on Londsale Avenue in Pawtucket. Defendant took a left out of a side street and slammed directly into our client on their motorcycle. Client was rushed to Rhode Island hospital, trauma 1 center where they attempted to perform surgery but the client passed away from his injuries. Rob Levine Law […]
$175,000
Client walked into Price Rite in Providence Gentleman slipped and fell on grapes that had been left on the floor in front of a produce display and not cleaned up by the supermarket. Video failed to capture the fall, but client’s family captured critical photos from the scene that showed the grapes streaked along his […]
$22,000
Client was with her uncle in Pawtucket RI, they were walking down the street to get some ice cream when a dog came out of a yard and bit her in the arm. Client’s uncle tried shielding her and pulling her away but the dog was latched on. Had stitches and weeks of antibiotics and […]
$36,500
Client was at Stadium Pub in Cranston Rhode Island when she fell on poorly lit stairs, breaking her shoulder which required surgery. Liability was contested as the insurance company felt the stairs were fine. Our litigation team was able to get the client the compensation she wanted.
$82,051
Client living in Riverside RI was manic depresive struggling with tiredness and fatigue. Had suicidal tendencies, brain fog and couldn’t perform simple tasks.
$1,005,000
Veterans livining in Providence after years of serving in the US Air Force in the early 1980s she suffered from PTSD and was a sexual misconduct victim in the service. Our firm won over a million dollars in back benefits for the vet.
This guy is the real deal!
I had really given up on the whole VA system until I found this firm in Providence, RI and decided to take a long shot. My Veterans Claims Advocate is Christian Lavallee and what a professional. Although I had given up on him he had never given up on me. Today he informed me that […]
Wilfred Pow
I had an excellent experience working with Mike Gardiner at Rob Levine Law.
From the moment I reached out, Rob Levine’s team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and empathy. Michael’s expertise on both sides of personal injury law was evident in every interaction, and he was always available to answer my questions and guide me through the process. His dedication and thoroughness significantly eased the stress of my case. Thanks […]
Andre A.
These people really care about you and your issues.
The team showed empathy, compassion, and professionalism throughout the process. While my case was successful, I believe that even had it not, my feelings would stay the same. Hire this team to represent you. That’s all there is to it.
Emmitt DeLong II
I highly recommend him for any of your personal injuries.
I want to thank Rob Levine and staff for going above and beyond on behalf of my family and me. They fought very hard so that I could receive the justice amount from the non-at-fault car accident I was involved in. Thank you. God Bless.
Boblin M.
Bravo to the team at Rob Levine Law!
My personal injury case was expertly handled from start to finish, and all of my questions throughout the process were answered. I am very pleased with my settlement amount, which was right within the range where the firm had my case valued, and I would highly recommend this firm to anyone.
D. B.
Rob Levine helped get to 90 and 100 percent unemployable.
They got me this in a short period of time. I called them and gave them all the info they wanted, and I waited. They were great.
Robert B.
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