Slip & Fall Lawyers

Most people have had a slip and fall accident at some point in their life. They are some of the most common accidents, and usually, they are minor mishaps that result in nothing more than a bruised ego.

But not everybody can get up, dust themselves off, and go on about their day. Slip and fall accidents sometimes result in serious injuries. Head injuries, brain bleeds, neck and back injuries, and broken bones are some of the more common injuries that slip and fall accidents cause.

An experienced slip and fall accident lawyer with Stark & Stark P.C. may be able to help you if a dangerous condition in a store, restaurant, hotel, apartment building, or some other property caused you to fall and become injured.

Many slip and fall accidents can be prevented if the property owner or manager takes reasonable steps to ensure their business or other premises are reasonably safe for lawful visitors. When a property owner fails to clean up a slippery spill in a reasonable time, remove ice on steps long after it has stopped snowing, ignore broken and uneven floor tiles, or fail to warn visitors about any dangerous conditions, they may be held liable for injuries those hazards cause.

Call Stark & Stark today if you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by a property owner’s negligence. We have a long history of obtaining record results for our clients.

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Does it matter where I fall?

Yes. Every state has premises liability laws that apply to slip and fall accidents. In most states, the property owner’s responsibilities are determined by your reason for being on the property and the type of property: either residential, commercial, or public.

Our experienced slip and fall lawyers can investigate your unique circumstances and explain your legal rights under your state’s laws during a free consultation.

What if I fall on a residential sidewalk?

A residential property owner is generally not responsible for sidewalk defects caused by the elements, such as snow and ice accumulation and wear and age. However, under your state’s law, a residential property owner might be responsible for a dangerous condition that they caused. For instance, the homeowner obstructed or damaged the sidewalk, which caused you to trip and fall and become injured.

Your Stark & Stark premises liability lawyer will understand how your state’s laws affect your case.

What if I fall on commercial property?

A commercial property owner is normally responsible for dangerous conditions that they knew about or should have known about in enough time to warn you or repair the condition. If the property owner should have reasonably foreseen an accident or failed to warn visitors of known hazards, they could potentially be held liable for resulting injuries.

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What if I fall in my apartment or apartment complex?

Landlords generally have the duty of commercial landowners. They must inspect, repair, and maintain all parts of the property that are under their control. A landlord may be liable for injuries to a tenant or guest caused by dangerous conditions that were foreseeable or discoverable through a reasonable inspection.

What if I fall on public property?

If you are injured on public property, you may be able to file a tort claim notice with the government entity responsible for the property, depending on your state’s laws. In many states, if you are over the age of 18 and fail to file this notice within 90 days after the date of your accident, you may forever lose your right to bring a personal injury lawsuit.

A public entity may be responsible for injuries caused by a dangerous condition on its property subject to your state’s specific legal requirements and immunities. In states that have sovereign immunity laws barring premises liability claims, the standard of proof against a government entity is usually much higher and more difficult to meet than the standard of proof against private citizens and businesses.

An experienced slip and fall accident attorney will know how your state’s laws about holding government entities accountable for slip and fall injuries.

Call Stark & Stark for Help with Your Slip and Fall Accident Injury Case

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident because a property owner neglected to keep their property safe or warn you of known dangers, you may be able to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Call Stark & Stark today at (800) 535-3425 for your free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced slip and fall lawyers. We can review your case, help you understand how your state’s premises liability laws apply, and discuss your best legal options.

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