What Does a Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Do?

Are Slip and Fall Cases Hard to Win?

Slip and fall cases can be challenging. An experienced slip and fall attorney can make the difference between a winning claim and your case being dismissed without recovery.

How our lawyers can help you navigate the legal process successfully:

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

• Investigation: Our attorneys will investigate the accident and gather the incident-related evidence. This can include security camera footage, eyewitness testimony, and subsequent medical records.
• Medical Treatment: Our legal team can help ensure you receive qualified medical attention from a specialist if required by the unique nature of your injuries. If you broke bones in a fall you may need to see an Orthopedic doctor. A neurologist may be necessary if suffered a brain injury in the fall.
• Proving Negligence: We will work to establish clear evidence of negligence on behalf of the property owner and that these actions or their failure to act directly led to your getting hurt.
• Expert Resources: Qualified medical experts may be brought in to support your injury claims if necessary and support your case.
• Strong Advocacy: Our team is experienced in negotiating with the insurance companies to obtain a fast and fair settlement. If necessary, our civil trial attorneys are prepared to take your case to trial when a fair settlement can't be reached.

While these cases can be challenging, having an experienced slip and fall injury lawyer on your side significantly increases your chances of obtaining a successful outcome.

 

 

When Is a Store Liable for a Customer Injury?

A store can be held liable for a customer injury in a slip and fall accident under certain conditions. Here are the key factors that determine liability:

• Existence of a Dangerous Condition: The injury must have occurred due to a hazardous condition, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or obstacles in aisles.
• Knowledge of the Hazard: The store must have known about the dangerous condition or should have reasonably known through regular inspections.
• Actual Knowledge: Show employees or management were directly aware of the hazard.
• Constructive Knowledge: The hazard existed long enough that the store should have discovered and addressed it.
• Failure to Remedy the Hazard: The store must have failed to take appropriate action to fix the hazard or warn customers about it. This includes not placing warning signs, failing to clean up spills promptly, or neglecting maintenance.
• Foreseeability: It must be shown that the store could reasonably foresee that the hazardous condition might cause harm to customers.

Establishing a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Case

The following factors are considered when determining the legal merit of a slip and fall personal injury case:

• Hazardous Condition: Was the hazardous condition that caused the fall noticeable, obvious, or avoidable?
• Duty of Care: Was the person an illegal trespasser or on the property illegally?
• Reasonable Action: Was reasonable action taken by the property owner to warn visitors of the hazard? For example, were warning signs displayed alerting visitors of the dangerous conditions in the area.
• Reasonable Victim Behavior: Would the conditions cause a reasonable person to slip, fall, and suffer injuries?

Contact a personal injury attorney who can advise you and help you determine if you have a valid slip and fall injury claim based on the unique circumstances of your case.

Circumstances that can establish store liability and a valid case

Common circumstances that can lead to store liability and a valid case:

• Spills: A customer slips on a liquid spill that was not cleaned up promptly or marked with a warning sign.
• Obstructions: Items left in aisles that create a tripping hazard.
• Poor Lighting: Inadequate lighting that prevents customers from seeing hazards clearly.
• Maintenance Issues: Uneven flooring, torn carpets, or broken stairs that have not been repaired.

What to do if you are hurt in a slip and fall accident

• Document the Scene: Take photos or videos of the hazard and the surrounding area. Collect contact information and witness statements from anyone who saw what happened.
• Report the Incident: Notify store management immediately and ensure an incident report is filed.
• Seek Medical Attention: Get medical treatment for your injuries and keep detailed records of your diagnosis and treatment.
• Preserve Evidence: Keep all medical records, incident reports, and any photos of your physical condition and provide to your attorneys.
• Consult an Attorney: An experienced slip and fall injury lawyer can help investigate the incident, obtain security camera footage, and build a strong case for liability and compensation.