SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
Slip and fall accidents are often dismissed as minor, but broken hips, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries from a fall can be just as serious as a car accident injury. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. That means fixing hazards like wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, or uneven walkways within a reasonable time, or warning visitors about them. Proving a slip and fall claim requires showing the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to act. Our attorneys investigate the scene, pull maintenance and incident records, and gather surveillance footage before it's deleted, to build a claim that holds negligent property owners responsible.
YOUR QUESTIONS,
ANSWERED.
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If the hazard existed long enough that the owner should have discovered and fixed it, or if they created the hazard themselves.
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Many states allow recovery even with partial fault, though it may reduce your compensation — we can explain how this works in your state.
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Photos of the hazard, witness contact information, and an incident report if one was filed — we can help gather the rest.
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Statutes of limitations vary by state, so it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
CASE PROCESS
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Consultation and scene investigation
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Requesting surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and incident reports
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Establishing the property owner's knowledge of the hazard
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Medical documentation of your injuries
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Negotiation or litigation to secure fair compensation