Is the occupier liable if I slip and fall on their premises?
How the answer differs across 6 jurisdictions
IrelandFull article Yes, the shop occupier may be liable if they failed to take reasonable care to ensure your safety while you were lawfully on the premises.
SingaporeFull article Yes, the occupier of a shopping mall in Singapore may be liable for your slip if they failed to take reasonable care to ensure the premises were safe.
IndiaFull article Yes, you may claim compensation from the mall owner if they failed to maintain safe premises and their negligence caused your injury.
South KoreaFull article Yes, you may be entitled to compensation if the restaurant failed to maintain a safe environment and their negligence caused your injury.
Yes, you may be able to claim compensation if the supermarket failed in its legal duty to keep you reasonably safe as a visitor.
AustraliaFull article Yes, you may sue the Commonwealth for a slip on a wet floor in a federal government building, but strict time limits and procedural rules apply under the Judiciary Act 1903 and the Federal Court Rules.
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IrelandI slipped and fell in a shop. Is the occupier liable?SingaporeI slipped in a shopping mall. Is the occupier liable?IndiaI slipped and fell in a mall. Can I claim from the owner?South KoreaI slipped and got hurt in a restaurant. Can I get?
UKI slipped and fell in a supermarket. Can I claim compensation?AustraliaI slipped on a wet floor at a federal government building. Can I sue the Commonwealth?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.