Slip & Fall Lawyers

Experienced Slip and Fall Attorneys Helping Clients Fight for Maximum Compensation

Attorney Nick Oberheiden
Slip & Fall Lawyers Team Lead
Founding Attorney

If you have been injured in a slip and fall incident on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses. In this scenario, it is important that you take action promptly, and you should speak with an experienced slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible.

Our lawyers hand slip and fall cases against homeowners, businesses, government entities, and other liable parties. If you have a claim for injuries you suffered in a fall, we can fight for the financial compensation you deserve. We handle personal injury claims involving slip and fall incidents on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win.

We Handle Premises Liability Cases Involving Slip and Fall Accidents

We represent individuals who have suffered all types of serious injuries in slip and fall accidents. If you are facing medical bills, lost wages, and other losses, hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is the first step toward seeking the financial compensation you deserve. We have a proven track record of successfully representing our clients; and, if you have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit for a slip and fall accident, we can use our experience to fight for maximum compensation on your behalf. Some examples of common grounds to file claims for slip and fall injuries include:

Inadequate lighting
Inadequate warnings about slip hazards
Puddles and spills
Slippery flooring materials
Unsafe stairs and escalators

Again, these are just examples. No matter what happened, if you have questions about your legal rights, we strongly recommend that you speak with a slip and fall attorney right away.

Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accident Cases

When a fall accident occurs, the consequences can be swift and severe. Slip and fall accident victims often suffer serious injuries—and this means that they often face long, difficult, and expensive roads to recovery. Our slip and fall lawyers represent fall victims who have suffered injuries including (but not limited to):

Bone Injuries

From dislocations to skull fractures, slip and fall accidents can lead to all types of bone injuries. If you suffered a dislocated or broken bone in a slip and fall accident, our premises liability attorneys can determine if you have grounds to seek just compensation.

Nerve Injuries

Nerve injuries are common in slip and fall accidents as well. When a nerve injury occurs due to a property owner’s failure to fix (or at least warn of) a safety hazard, it can provide clear grounds for the injured person to fair compensation.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries can result from a variety of dangerous conditions. If a property owner fails to meet its legal duties, and if this failure leads to muscle, ligament, or tendon injuries sustained in a fall, the property owner can—and should—be held accountable under premises liability law.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Wet floors and other hazards can lead to serious falls resulting in spinal cord injuries. These are often severe injuries that can leave injured parties facing chronic pain and long-term (if not permanent) disabilities. If you suffered any type of spinal cord injury in a fall, you should talk to a lawyer promptly.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Head trauma sustained in a slip and fall accident can result in concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). When dealing with a possible TBI, it is critical to seek medical attention promptly, and you should also promptly talk to a lawyer about whether you have grounds to pursue a personal injury case against the property owner that is responsible.

Victims’ Rights When Falls Occur Due to Property Owner Negligence

Property owners, property managers, and businesses that rent their facilities all owe legal duties to maintain safe premises and protect their guests from fall-related injuries. As a result, if you are dealing with injuries from a fall, you have clear legal rights. In this scenario, your legal rights include:

You Have the Right to Prove Why You Slipped and Fell – Proving why you slipped and fell is critical for seeking the financial compensation you deserve. In cases involving premises liability, accident victims are entitled to financial compensation as long as they can prove that the property owner (or another party) is legally responsible for what happened. Proving liability may involve conducting an investigation as well as gathering evidence through the discovery process.
You Have the Right to Hold the Property Owner Accountable – Seeking accountability for a slip and fall accident often involves dealing with the property owner’s insurance company. Seeking compensation from the insurance companies requires the ability to prove negligence. The insurance companies aren’t going to pay voluntarily—in fact, they will fight to avoid paying if at all possible. In many cases, this involves trying to blame accident victims for their own injuries.
You Have the Right to Experienced Legal Representation – With all of this in mind, it is essential to have an experienced attorney on your side. An attorney who has experience handling cases involving slippery floors and other slip hazards will be able to assist with proving negligence and establishing liability through the insurance claims process. With that said, there are no guarantees, and it is important to be prepared to work with your attorney to take your claim to court if necessary.

These are not all of your legal rights after a slip and fall accident. When you schedule a free consultation to discuss your slip and fall claim with an experienced attorney, your attorney will be able to explain everything you need to know so that you can make informed decisions about your next steps.

FAQs: Slip and Fall Lawsuits

When Can a Property Owner Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident?

Property owners can be held liable for slip and fall accidents under a wide range of circumstances. With that said, proving that you have a claim requires evidence of negligence, and this makes it critical to hire an experienced slip and fall lawyer as soon after your accident as possible. Once you hire a lawyer to represent you, your lawyer will be able to conduct a comprehensive investigation and determine what evidence he or she can use to fight for just compensation on your behalf.

What Damages Can Victims Recover from Negligent Property Owners?

Individuals who have premises liability claims for slip and fall injuries can seek compensation for all of their financial and non-financial losses resulting from the accident. While every accident victim’s circumstances are different, typical damages in slip and fall cases include compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life. If you have a claim for your slip and fall accident, it will be critical to ensure that you are seeking the full compensation you deserve.

How Can I Prove Why I Slipped and Fell?

From witness statements to surveillance camera footage, various forms of evidence may be available to prove why you slipped and fell. Again, the key is to hire an experienced slip and fall lawyer who can conduct a comprehensive investigation as soon as possible. Our lawyers are available to get to work on your case immediately; and, if you have a slip and fall claim, our lawyers can use their experience to fight for just compensation by all means available.

How Do I File a Premises Liability Claim for Slip and Fall Injuries?

Filing a premises liability claim for slip and fall injuries usually involves dealing with the property owner’s insurance company. However, there are other possibilities as well; and, before you try to deal with an insurance company, you need to ensure that you are thoroughly prepared. Not only does this mean that you need proof of why you slipped and fell, but it also means that you need proof of your past, present, and future financial and non-financial losses.

Do I Need a Law Firm to File a Slip and Fall Claim?

While not legally required, hiring a law firm to handle your slip and fall claim is strongly recommended. These claims are governed by the branch of personal injury law known as premises liability law, and this means that they involve a variety of complex legal and factual issues. A law firm that has experience representing slip and fall accident victims will be able to help protect your legal rights while also helping you avoid mistakes that could jeopardize your recovery.

Schedule a Free Consultation with One of Our Experienced Slip & Fall Lawyers Today

We offer free consultations for all potential slip and fall claims, and our slip and fall lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis. As a result, it costs you nothing out-of-pocket to put our experienced legal team on your side. If you are wondering how much compensation you may be able to recover for your injuries, call us at 866-781-9539 or request a free consultation online today.

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