How to Prove a Slip-and-Fall Case
When businesses open their doors to the public, they have a duty to make sure they keep their facilities reasonably safe. This means that spills, trip hazards, and slip hazards must be promptly cleaned up and remedied, and any other unsafe conditions must be promptly addressed. Unfortunately, many businesses do not always take reasonable steps, and you may have suffered a slip-and-fall accident as a result.
Slip and Fall Claims Are Surprisingly Complex
Slip and fall injuries can be complex from a legal perspective, and most claimants need the help of an experienced slip-and-fall lawyer to help with their claim. Slip-and-fall cases are notoriously difficult to pursue. In order to win a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall case in Texas, you must prove three basic things:
- That the party responsible for the premises knew or should have known of the dangerous condition.
- That the responsible party failed to fix or warn of the dangerous condition.
- That the dangerous condition caused the injury.
The law in Texas unfortunately tends to lean on the side of the business, rather than the side of the injured party. Further, a slip and fall or trip and fall can result in very specific physical injuries that may be different from a typical personal injury case. For these reasons, you need experienced slip and fall and trip and fall attorneys like the attorneys at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP on your side.
Why Choose Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP
Businesses often employ expensive legal teams and insurance adjusters to avoid paying victims. The attorneys at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP know their tricks and have a track record of wining these types cases and ensuring that slip and fall victims get what they deserve.
- Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP believes in putting their clients first, outworking the other side, and always improving.
- Our attorneys and staff will always be there for you.
- We will work tirelessly to recover as much as possible on your claim.
- You don’t pay anything unless we win your case!
If you have experienced a slip and fall, contact the attorneys at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP today for your free consultation today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely nothing. At Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP, our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you owe us nothing unless we win your case, whether that’s in the form of a settlement or a judgment. We offer a free consultation to anyone who thinks they might have a personal injury case.
We suggest speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after your injury. Something to keep in mind is that all personal injury cases need evidence, and that evidence often degrades over time. As a result, many jurisdictions have a strict statute of limitations (or time limit) for filing a claim. In Texas, most victims have only two years from the date of injury to file, so it is important to start building your case immediately.
In the state of Texas, employers have the option of filing for workers’ compensation insurance. This policy covers them in case an employee suffers an injury on the job. However, some employers choose to be non-subscribers, which means they opt out of this coverage and lose certain legal protections. This means that if an injured employee sues them after a work injury, they may end up paying more damages. In addition, they may be liable for pain and suffering, punitive damages, and medical benefits. Learn more about non-subscriber injuries here.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) keeps track of employers that report their non-subscriber status. Currently, you can find a spreadsheet of every reported non-subscriber business in Texas under TDI’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage verification page. This includes the business address, business name, and filing dates. Learn more here.
There are a few different ways to manage your bills while waiting for your case to settle. For medical treatment, it is common to arrange a lien with the doctor’s office or hospital. A medical lien is essentially an agreement to pay back your treatment costs with a portion of your potential settlement. Another option for miscellaneous bills, such as rent, utilities, or other essential expenses, is lawsuit funding. Much like a lien, you pay these loans back with a portion of your settlement or judgment. However, these loans have high interest rates and fees, so be sure to discuss this option with your attorney.