Are slip and fall cases heard in civil or criminal court?

Slip and fall cases in Arkansas are heard in civil court. This type of case is considered a civil matter because it involves a dispute between two parties where one party has been injured as a result of another party’s negligence. In a slip and fall case, the injured party is seeking to be compensated for any medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering they have endured due to their injury. Generally, the compensation will come from the defendant, who is usually the property owner or manager in these cases. In civil court, the proceedings are governed by civil law, meaning that the injured party must prove that the defendant was negligent in a few key ways. For example, they must be able to show that the property owner or manager failed to maintain the premises in a safe and reasonable manner, or that they knew of the hazard but failed to take action to fix it. If the injured party is able to prove their case in civil court, they may be awarded compensation for their injuries. In criminal court, the proceedings are governed by criminal law. Cases heard in criminal court typically involve more serious violations of law like theft, robbery, and murder. Slip and fall cases are not considered criminal acts, so they are not heard in criminal court.

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