Slip-and-Fall Accident Lawyer

Not all slip, trip, or fall accidents happen because of negligence, though many do. If you or someone you know recently had an accident, consider whether or not this fall was avoidable.

Frequent slip-and-fall claims our practice sees occur from:

• Slippery floors from a spill that a store did not clean up or rope off
• An open construction site that the company did not correctly barricade
• Extension cords stretching across a walkway
• Splintered or fractured flooring
• Hazardous stairs and stairwell handlebars
• Wet pool floors
• Lack of adequate lighting
• Loose carpeting
• Weather hazards like snow or rain
• Hazardous ladder
• Greasy restaurant floor
• Malfunctioning escalator

The first step to creating a claim will be determining liability, so think about who may be at fault for the accident. Typically, the liable party is the business or property owner, manager on duty, or any involved employee. This person may argue in court that:

• The defendant (injured party) entered an off-limit area
• The defendant was distracted when they fell
• The defendant was wearing inadequate shoes
• The spill occurred only moments before the accident

So how can you tell if these claims are valid or if the fall occurred due to negligence? Try considering these questions:

• Awareness: Did the liable party know about the hazardous condition and intentionally not resolve it within a timely manner?
• Cause: Did the liable party accidentally create the hazardous condition?
• Procedure: If the liable party claims they did not know about the hazardous condition, is there someone else who should have discovered and resolved it?

Slips and falls can cause physical, emotional, and financial damage. By hiring a personal injury lawyer and creating a case, you may be able to seek compensation for your hardship.

Typically, compensation might cover:

• All related medical bills
• Future loss of income
• Indirect expenses (like child care while recovering)
• Property damage
• Emotional trauma
• Wrongful death and punitive charges

How Does the Court Determine the Compensation Amount?

To determine compensation, the court will consider what injuries occurred, the victim’s age and quality of life, and their future ability to continue earning a similar wage. Injuries that require expensive long-term care and loss of income often offer higher compensation amounts.

On average, you might receive $15,000 to $45,000 if you broke or dislocated any bones, have internal organ damage, puncture wounds, or head trauma.