While they sound alike, a slip-and-fall claim differs from a trip-and-fall claim. With a trip-and-fall claim, a person falls because they tripped on an object. A trip-and-fall accident occurs when someone trips on something and can’t find their bearings in time to prevent a fall. ;
By contrast, a slip-and-fall injury occurs when a person’s foot slips outward from under them. Typically, this happens when an individual thinks they have more grip than they do.