Tuscaloosa Slip & Fall Attorney

Tuscaloosa Slip & Fall Attorney

When you slip, trip or fall, it is usually because of an unexpected danger under your feet. It could be a cracked sidewalk, spilled liquid on the floor, icy sidewalks, or debris on the floor or sidewalk. A slip and fall case is, in most cases, a premises liability case. When the property owner or another responsible party is negligent in keeping inside and outside walkways clear of dangers, that person could be considered negligent. A state’s premises liability laws generally apply to businesses and individuals.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

If you suffer injuries in a slip or trip and fall accident, you could have a claim for damages. Even if you think you are not hurt right away, you should have a medical professional check you since some injuries might manifest hours or even a day or two later. After a slip or trip and fall accident:

• Do not make any statements regarding fault.
• Do not say you are “okay.” You might not be.
• Procure the names and contact information for those who own or manage the property.
• Procure the names and contact information of witnesses. The property owners could repair or remove the evidence – the danger that caused you to trip or slip and fall.
• Take photos of the scene.
• Make sure you seek medical attention immediately after the fall.
• Do not speak to insurance adjusters other than to give them your name, contact information, and the contact information of your slip & fall attorney.
• Save your footwear and your clothing in case investigators need it for evidence.

Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries

You could slip, trip, and fall for many reasons. In some cases, it might be your own two feet, but in other cases, the fault could lie with someone not properly maintaining his or her property, including cleaning up spills in a timely manner. Some of the reasons for slip and fall accidents include:

• Standing water or liquids spilled on floors in homes, retail establishments, and even on sidewalks. Liquids could include water from leaky windows, plumbing leaks, a spill in a grocery store, or standing water on a sidewalk.
• Uneven floors happen when a foundation shifts. The waves and bumps in the floors can be difficult to walk across, especially for those who use walking aids.
• Debris on the floor, including cords stretched across walkways and floors.
• Cracked and raised sidewalks.
• Drop-offs in buildings, such as when someone adds onto a building, and you have to take a step down from one part to another.
• Poorly maintained railings can cause you to lose your balance and fall if you rely on a supposedly sturdy railing to help you navigate steps or a walkway.
• Poor lighting can cause you to fall if you cannot see where you are walking.

Slip and Fall Injuries and Recoverable Damages

In addition to cuts, bruises, and scratches, slip and fall accidents could cause broken bones, back injuries, contusions, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and neck and spinal cord injuries.

Some of the damages you might recover after suffering injuries in a slip, trip, and fall accident include economic damages such as past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, funeral, burial, and cremation expenses if you lose a loved one because of a falling accident.

Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of use of a body part or bodily function, loss of companionship and / or consortium, inconvenience, amputation, excessive scarring, and disfigurement.
If you suffered an injury because of a slip and fall accident, contact a slip attorney at Krebs Law, LLC.