A Fall Can Cause Serious Injuries
People often underestimate slip and fall accidents until they happen to them. A fall in a grocery store, restaurant, apartment complex, hotel, parking lot, workplace, or retail store can cause serious and permanent injuries.
Property owners and businesses have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they ignore dangerous conditions, fail to inspect the property, or fail to warn visitors about hazards, they may be held responsible.
Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist helps injured Texans pursue justice after dangerous property accidents.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall or trip and fall claims may involve:
- Wet floors
- Spilled liquids
- Uneven flooring
- Broken stairs
- Loose mats or rugs
- Poor lighting
- Unsafe parking lots
- Missing handrails
- Leaking refrigeration units
- Cluttered walkways
- Unsafe sidewalks
- Unmarked hazards
- Failure to clean or inspect the property
The key issue is often whether the property owner or business knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn people.
Common Injuries After a Fall
Falls can cause more than bruises. Serious fall-related injuries may include:
- Hip fractures
- Wrist fractures
- Ankle fractures
- Knee injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Rotator cuff tears
- Herniated discs
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Facial injuries
- Dental injuries
- Nerve damage
- Chronic pain
Older adults and people with pre-existing conditions may suffer especially serious complications after a fall.
Evidence That Can Help a Slip and Fall Case
Evidence can disappear quickly in premises liability cases. A spill can be cleaned. A broken step can be repaired. Video footage can be erased.
Important evidence may include:
- Surveillance video
- Incident reports
- Photos of the hazard
- Witness statements
- Cleaning logs
- Inspection records
- Maintenance records
- Prior complaints
- Medical records
- Shoes and clothing worn at the time of the fall
Do not assume the business will preserve the evidence unless it is formally requested.
Get Justice with Jessica
If you were injured because of a dangerous property condition, you deserve to know your rights.
Contact Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist today for a free consultation. Get Justice with Jessica.
