Slip and fall on work lot

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Country: United States of America
State: Indiana

I fell outside my office building that located in strip mall. I am getting workman's comp. but was wondering if I would have a case & could I sue the property owners for not salting the back area by the mail boxes where I fell and broke my arm. Had to have surgery and have a metal plate and screws put in my right arm, which of course is my dominant hand.

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Ice is often difficult to sue for because it is visible--