This paper, written by Patrick Sloan, considers the impact of the availability of an award for costs when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court.
Understanding Slip and Fall Claims
Did You Fall? You May Have a Real Claim. Most people who slip and fall don't think of it as a legal matter. They feel embarrassed. They assume they were just clumsy. They get up, brush themselves off, and try to forget it happened. Often, that's the wrong instinct. A...

