Slip and Fall Attorney
Helping victims of property negligence receive the compensation they deserve
Slip and Fall Legal Services
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries that impact your health, finances, and quality of life. These accidents often occur due to unsafe property conditions that should have been fixed, addressed, or at least marked with adequate warnings.
At Michelle Acosta Law, we understand that proving liability in slip and fall cases can be challenging. Property owners and their insurance companies often deny responsibility and may try to blame the victim. Our experienced legal team knows how to investigate these accidents, establish negligence, and build strong cases for our clients.
Understanding Premises Liability
Slip and fall cases fall under an area of law known as premises liability. In Texas, property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors and to warn of known hazards that aren't obvious. The specific duty of care varies depending on your status when you were on the property:
Invitees
People invited onto property for business purposes (like customers in a store) are owed the highest duty of care. Owners must inspect the property, fix hazards, and warn of dangers.
Licensees
Social guests and others who enter with permission are owed a duty to be warned about or protected from known dangers that aren't obvious.
Trespassers
Property owners generally only have a duty not to willfully injure trespassers, though there are exceptions, especially for child trespassers.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Wet or Slippery Floors
Recently mopped or waxed floors, spilled liquids, or surfaces made slippery by rain, snow, or ice without proper warnings or cleanup.
Uneven Surfaces
Torn carpeting, broken floor tiles, potholes in parking lots, cracked sidewalks, or unexpected changes in flooring height.
Poor Lighting
Dimly lit stairwells, hallways, or parking areas that make it difficult to see obstacles or changes in elevation.
Unsafe Stairs
Missing or broken handrails, uneven steps, loose treads, or stairs with improper dimensions that don't meet building codes.
Cluttered Walkways
Merchandise, extension cords, tools, debris, or other items left in pathways where people walk.
Building Code Violations
Properties that don't comply with building codes, especially regarding stairs, railings, and accessibility features.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
Broken Bones
Fractures of the wrist, arm, ankle, and hip are common in slip and fall accidents, especially among older adults.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Falls can cause concussions and more severe brain injuries if the head impacts a hard surface.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, requiring lifelong care.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Sprains, strains, and tears to ligaments, tendons, and muscles can cause significant pain and limited mobility.
Facial and Dental Injuries
Falls can cause facial lacerations, broken noses, jaw injuries, and damaged teeth requiring extensive repair.
Shoulder and Knee Injuries
Dislocations and tears in these complex joints often require surgery and extended rehabilitation.
How Michelle Acosta Law Can Help
Thorough Investigation
We conduct detailed investigations to gather evidence, including obtaining surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the accident scene, and reviewing maintenance records.
Expert Consultation
We work with safety experts, engineers, and medical professionals to establish liability and document the full extent of your injuries and their impact on your life.
Comprehensive Documentation
We meticulously document all aspects of your claim, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs to ensure you receive full compensation.
Skillful Negotiation
We handle all communications with insurance companies and defense attorneys, countering attempts to minimize your claim or shift blame to you.
Litigation Expertise
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial and present a compelling case to a judge and jury.
Get the Compensation You Deserve
If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else's property, don't face the legal system alone. Property owners and their insurance companies have legal teams working to minimize their liability. Michelle Acosta Law will fight for your rights and help you secure the compensation you need to recover and move forward. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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