Property owners have a duty to address hazards they know about or reasonably should have discovered, and you have a right to expect safety when walking through an area you have a right to be in. If you fall and suffer serious injuries, the property owner could be responsible.
The burden of establishing fault and loss is on your shoulders. When you hire a Pearland slip and fall accident lawyer at Lowe Law, you gain instant support in a difficult situation. Schedule a free consultation with a Pearland personal injury lawyer now to learn about your rights. We have been helping clients get the results they need for the last decade. We are motivated, aggressive, and determined.
Why You Should Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer from Lowe Law to Handle Slip and Fall Accidents
When you are up against a property owner’s insurance company or their legal team, you need someone on your side who can advocate for you and make sure your interests are protected and communicated. Lowe Law can aggressively fight for you so you can be confident about the outcome of your case. Our team also provides you with compassionate support throughout the claim process.
Our team takes a very thorough approach and pays attention to every detail of your case. From the evidence we gather to the filing of your claim to negotiations, we are strategic and customize our approach to what you and your case need. Negligent property owners put you and others at risk, and we work diligently to make sure they are held liable for the harm they cause.
Lowe Law has deep, extensive knowledge of Texas law and slip-and-fall accidents, and we are prepared for a myriad of situations and challenges.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Suffering an injury because you fell on someone else’s property can be frustrating, especially if the owner knew there was a risk and failed to take action to keep you safe. You have the right to pursue legal action in these cases, often through filing a claim with the owner’s liability insurance for your damages. Some common slip and fall accidents resulting in personal injury claims include:
- Wet and slippery floors: Leaks, spills, recently cleaned floors, and other slick surfaces without a warning sign
- Poor lighting: Areas with limited to no light, but the requirement to walk through the area increases the risk of suffering injuries from hazards
- Uneven surfaces: Potholes in parking lots, cracked sidewalks, and uneven garage surfaces create fall risks
- Clutter and obstacles: This may include boxes or other material strewn in a recognized walkway, creating a fall hazard
- Weather conditions: This may include poor surface conditions from rain or ice
- Neglected maintenance: Missing steps, broken stairs, worn flooring, and loose handrails create risks
These types of accidents can happen anywhere, including private or public property. From grocery stores to nursing homes, if you fall because of hazardous conditions the owner knew existed, it is time to contact our legal team for guidance. Our team will help you build your case.
Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents That a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You With
Victims of slip and fall accidents may suffer in numerous ways. Slipping on ice in a parking lot can cause a person to strike their head. Victims who trip over debris in a nursing home could suffer broken bones, leading to complicated medical needs. Some of the most common serious injuries in these cases include:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries from head trauma
- Spinal cord injury and damage
- Nerve damage
- Joint dislocation
- Internal organ injuries from falling on something
- Neck and back injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
In each situation, victims must demonstrate that the injury stems from the fall. If you have pre-existing conditions, that makes the process harder but still possible. Our attorneys can work with your doctor to fully outline what damages resulted from the fall.
A Slip and Fall Accident Attorney in Pearland Can Help Demonstrate Liability
To seek financial compensation for your losses, we need to demonstrate that property owners were negligent. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can gather evidence to support these claims, including photos, videos, and witness statements. To establish liability in slip and fall accidents, we must show:
- Duty of care: Property owners must maintain a safe environment for anyone who visits the property. This includes taking steps to prevent dangerous conditions or rectifying hazards.
- Breach of duty of care: Property owners are responsible for repairing hazards or removing obstacles in a timely manner. If they fail to take appropriate action, they breach the duty of care.
- Causation: The owner’s actions or inaction are the direct cause of the accident. We must show the hazard caused your injuries, and that the owners knew or should have known about it.
- Damages: You must have measurable harm caused by the accident, likely requiring medical treatment. We must demonstrate that those damages came directly from the accident.
Demonstrating each of these areas requires an understanding of relevant legal concepts and evidence. Our lawyers uncover as much information as possible to build a strong claim for you. These accidents are not simple, and outcomes depend on a personal injury attorney’s ability to see evidence of negligence. You have just two years to file a claim under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 16.003.
Hiring an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Recover Compensation
While it can be tempting to file a claim on your own, this could cause you to lose a considerable amount of compensation. Insurance companies often try to pay you as little as possible, so if you accept the first offer or don’t feel comfortable negotiating, you may not get the compensation you deserve. Our team can protect your right to compensation and help you recover some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages or lost earning potential
- Damage to your belongings
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Decreased quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Because our team is composed of skilled negotiators, we help you recover a larger settlement that can cover more of your losses. We calculate your current and future losses to determine the value of your personal injury claim. We outline your losses and monetary request in a demand letter to the insurance company and review every offer you receive to ensure you are being compensated fairly.
How Our Lawyers Can Help You
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your case with our experienced lawyer. When you do, we go to work to build a strong personal injury claim for you after fully investigating the accident. We treat you with the utmost respect, gathering all data possible and building a case that’s hard for insurance companies to deny. Some of the ways we help you include:
- Full investigation of what occurred. We determine exactly what happened and who is at fault. We analyze the location and the owner’s lack of steps to correct the hazards.
- We review your medical records. This enables our attorney to demonstrate your injuries and losses clearly, as well as to demonstrate the impact those incidents have on your health and well-being.
- Develop an individualized legal strategy. We treat your case individually. We look at all aspects of your case and then build a claim. We negotiate with the insurance company to hold them accountable. We prepare to go to court if the insurance company refuses to treat you fairly.
Our slip and fall accident lawyers in Pearland bring decades of experience to your fight. We are here to guide you through the process, represent you to insurance companies, and fight to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your losses. Put your trust in us, and let us work to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Lowe Law Now
At Lowe Law, we take pride in fighting for victims to the fullest extent permitted by law. Set up a free consultation with a Pearland slip and fall accident lawyer today to learn more about how we can serve you and protect your legal rights and options. Let us get to the bottom of your case.