When most people think of slip and fall injuries, they think of situations in which someone falls at the grocery store. Grocery store accidents are very common, but slip and fall accidents occur on many other types of property like public stores, restaurants, and private residences. According to premises liability law, the person in control of the property has a duty to correct known dangers and can be held liable when someone is injured as the result of a dangerous condition on their property. The exact nature of the duty to keep a premise safe varies depending on why the visitor was on the property, but if the responsible party is found to have breached a duty, that party will be required to pay the injured victim damages. Damages may include the cost of medical bills and lost income, as well as additional compensation for pain and suffering and lost wages. Knowing what you are entitled to in the aftermath of a slip and fall will help you protect your legal rights.