Slips, Falls, and Other Premises Liability Injuries

A slip and fall accident happens when someone is injured after slipping, tripping, or falling because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. These cases are often part of a larger area of law called premises liability.

Common causes include wet or slick floors, loose floor mats, uneven pavement, broken stairs, poor lighting, debris in walkways, unsafe parking lots, elevator or escalator hazards, falling merchandise, and other dangerous property conditions.

You may be able to file a claim if the business, property owner, or another responsible party knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors in a reasonable amount of time.

After a slip and fall, seek medical attention, report the incident to the property owner or manager, take photos of the hazard, get contact information from witnesses, keep your shoes and clothing, and avoid giving detailed statements to an insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries, including broken bones, head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neck and back injuries, spinal cord injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, hip fractures, soft tissue damage, and long-term pain.

Not always. To hold a property owner responsible, you generally need to show that negligence played a role. This may involve proving that a dangerous condition existed, the owner or business knew or should have known about it, and the hazard caused your injuries.

Businesses have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for customers and guests. If you slipped on a spill, tripped over debris, fell because of poor lighting, or were injured by another unsafe condition, you may have a premises liability claim.

Helpful evidence may include photos or videos of the hazard, incident reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, maintenance logs, inspection records, and documentation showing how the injury has affected your work and daily life.

In many Texas personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury. However, deadlines can vary depending on the facts of your case, so it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Depending on your case, compensation may include medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, physical impairment, and other losses connected to the accident.

You may still have a claim even if someone argues that you were partly responsible. Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule, which means your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% responsible, you may not be able to recover compensation.

A slip and fall lawyer can investigate the accident, identify responsible parties, preserve important evidence, deal with insurance companies, calculate your damages, and fight for fair compensation. This is especially important when a business or insurer tries to blame you or minimize your injuries.

Yes. The Roach Law Firm represents slip and fall and premises liability injury victims in Daingerfield, East Texas, and surrounding communities. The firm has experience handling serious injury claims involving unsafe property conditions.

Yes. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a slip and fall or other premises liability accident, The Roach Law Firm offers free consultations. Contact us today to discuss your case.