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Injured in a slip and fall in Tuscaloosa? You may be owed compensation, and Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers is ready to help. A fall on someone else's property can leave you with broken bones, a head injury, and medical bills you never planned for. Our team holds negligent property owners accountable so you and your family can focus on healing.
As your Tuscaloosa slip-and-fall lawyers, we investigate how the hazard occurred, identify who is responsible, and pursue every dollar of compensation available under Alabama law. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
Call Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers today at (205) 843-6037 for a free case evaluation with a Tuscaloosa slip and fall lawyer who will fight for your recovery.
A serious fall changes your daily life while the bills keep arriving. Our team steps in so you are not facing the property owner and their insurance company alone.
​We investigate the scene, preserve evidence before it disappears, and document exactly how the dangerous condition caused your injuries. Photos, incident reports, maintenance records, and surveillance footage often make the difference in a slip-and-fall claim.
​From there, our attorneys handle the insurance adjusters, the paperwork, and the negotiations. Every step is designed to protect your health, your finances, and your right to full compensation.
​Because we work on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to get started. You pay nothing upfront, and you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Slip-and-fall injuries can happen anywhere a property owner ignores a known hazard. Grocery stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, parking lots, and office buildings are common settings across Tuscaloosa.
​Many of these falls trace back to preventable conditions, including:​
The injuries from these falls are often severe. Broken hips, wrist and ankle fractures, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries can require surgery, physical therapy, and months away from work. Older adults face an even higher risk of lasting complications after a fall.
No two slip-and-fall cases carry the same value. Your recovery depends on the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical care, and how the fall has affected your life and income.
​Alabama law allows injured people to pursue two categories of damages. Economic damages cover measurable financial losses, including:​
Non-economic damages cover the personal toll of your injuries, including:​
Our team calculates the full scope of your losses, including the costs that appear long after the fall. Insurance companies often present an insufficient initial offer, and we push back with evidence that reflects what your recovery truly requires.
Property owners in Alabama owe different duties depending on why you were on the property. Alabama recognizes three categories of visitors, and each is owed a different level of care under state premises liability law:
Most slip-and-fall claims involve invitees because these accidents frequently happen in stores, restaurants, and other businesses open to the public. To hold the owner responsible, we must show that a dangerous condition existed, that the owner knew or should have known about it, and that they failed to fix it or warn you.
Alabama follows one of the strictest fault rules in the country. Under the state's contributory negligence rule, an injured person who is found even 1% at fault for the fall can be barred from recovering any compensation.
​This rule is exactly why property owners and their insurers work so hard to shift blame onto you. They may argue that you were distracted, wearing improper shoes, or ignoring a warning sign.
​Our attorneys anticipate these tactics and build your case to counter them. We gather the evidence that keeps the focus where it belongs: on the property owner's failure to maintain a safe space.
Winning a slip-and-fall claim means proving that the property owner was negligent. Negligence has four legal elements, and each one must be supported by evidence:
Proof for these elements often comes from:
Evidence like this can disappear quickly, so it helps to contact a Tuscaloosa slip and fall lawyer soon after the fall. Our team moves fast to preserve what your claim depends on.
Alabama sets a firm deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Under Alabama Code Section 6-2-38, you generally have 2 years from the date of the fall to file a claim.
​Missing this deadline usually means losing your right to recover compensation, no matter how strong your case is. Certain situations can shorten or alter the timeline, especially when government property or an entity is involved.
​Acting early also protects the evidence and witness accounts your case needs. The sooner we begin, the more we can do to strengthen your claim.
The steps you take after a fall can protect both your health and your claim. If you are able, keep the following in mind:​
Prompt medical care creates a record that links your injuries to the fall. That record becomes a key part of your claim.
You may have a case if a property owner's negligence caused your fall and you were injured as a result. The strongest claims involve a dangerous condition the owner knew about or should have addressed. A free case evaluation is the fastest way to find out where you stand.
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This lets you pursue your claim without adding to your financial stress.
Because Alabama follows a strict contributory negligence rule, insurers often try to blame the injured person. Our team gathers evidence to counter these arguments and keep the responsibility on the property owner.
Every case is different. Some claims settle in a matter of months, while others take longer when injuries are serious or liability is disputed. We keep you informed at every stage and never rush a settlement that would shortchange your recovery.
When An Accident Turns Your Life Upside Down
A slip and fall injury can disrupt your health, your income, and your peace of mind. Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers helps injured people across Tuscaloosa hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue the compensation they deserve.
​Our team investigates your fall, handles the insurance company, and fights for the full value of your claim under Alabama law. Attorney J.R. Krebs and our team are ready to stand with you and your family from the first call through the final resolution.
​Do not wait until the deadline to file passes and evidence fades. Call Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers today at (205) 843-6037 to speak with a Tuscaloosa slip and fall lawyer and schedule your free case evaluation.​
J.R. is dedicated to providing personalized representation, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. He tailors his strategy to the unique challenges and needs of each client and case, ensuring focused and individualized attention.
His practice mainly covers Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, including car and 18-wheeler accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, defective products, and wrongful death. He also handles commercial disputes on contingency, with experience in contracts, construction, and probate. For any dispute headed toward litigation, J.R. develops an aggressive strategy to maximize your recovery through negotiation, arbitration, or trial.
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