Premises Liability Attorneys.

Generally, a property or business owner who opens up his or her property to others must make that property or business establishment safe for guests. When an owner or operator fails to take necessary steps to protect others from harm, that owner or operator can be held liable for monetary damages. Our experienced Slip & Fall accident attorneys are dedicated to ensuring victims are fully compensated for their injuries.

Slip & Fall Injuries

A "slip" occurs when a person's leading foot loses traction with the ground, causing the person to fall backward. On the other hand, a "trip" occurs when a person's trailing foot becomes caught or tangled, causing the person to tumble or fall forward. Both slips and trips can result in serious injuries. Slips, trips, and falls are usually caused by a walkway or stairway that is:

Wet or slippery because of rain, water, or some other substance;

In a state of disrepair;

Littered with objects and hazards;

Improperly lighted so that hazards are difficult to see.

The severity of injuries suffered can depend on the age and general health of the victim, the type of surface on which the fall occurred, and whether the victim hit any other object while falling.

The National Safety Council estimates that there were nearly 9 million emergency room visits in 2011 due to unintentional falls, including those caused by slips or trips. Older adults are more at risk of falling and suffering serious injuries. The National Safety Council estimates that one out of every three adults age 65 and older fall each year. In 2007, there were over 18,000 adults over the age of 65 who died because of a fall.

Unsafe Premises

The duty to protect guests from harm extends beyond simply cleaning up spills and keeping walkways and stairways clear and in good repair. Any dangerous condition that the owner or operator of a property knows about or should reasonably know about can result in the owner or operator being held liable for any injuries that are caused by that condition. An owner of a building who does not install adequate lighting, leading to unsafe stairways or dark alleyways can be responsible for any falls that occur down those stairs or for criminal activity that occurs on his or her property.

At The Walker Law Group, the experienced Slip & Fall Accidents attorneys understand the pain and expense that slip and fall injuries or injuries arising from a dangerous condition on a property can cause. We are dedicated to ensuring victims are fully compensated for their injuries.