People can slip and fall for many reasons; sometimes, they simply lose their balance. However, in many situations, these accidents happen due to preventable hazards in stores, businesses, or other properties. Contact our slip and fall injury attorneys to discuss common causes of slip and falls in Houston and whether you may be entitled to compensation.
What Are Some Common Causes of Slips and Falls?
Common causes of slips and falls include:
- Wet floors
- Waxed floors
- Poor lighting
- Cluttered walkways
- Uneven or damaged flooring
- Loose carpet or rugs
- Broken staircases
- Poorly addressed environmental conditions
These accidents regularly result in serious injuries that require costly medical care and a long recovery time. Many slips and falls result in permanent impairment or disability, leading to lifelong medical needs and challenges.
Premises liability laws hold property owners and managers, occupiers, businesses, maintenance companies, and government entities responsible for injuries that occur on someone else’s property due to negligent actions. We understand that you should not have to absorb associated costs and income losses when the accident was not your fault, and we fight tirelessly to recover the full compensation for your slip and fall claim. If you are unsure whether the slip and fall you suffered resulted from one of the typical causes of these accidents in Houston, call us to discuss.
How Our Attorneys Could Help
Slip and fall cases can be complex, especially when it comes to proving negligence and liability, making the services of a qualified legal representative necessary. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, we are ready to evaluate your Houston slip and fall claim based on how frequent the cause of your injury is, allowing you to focus on rehabilitation and recovery.
Investigating Liability
Premises liability requires you to prove the property owner knew about or should have known about the hazardous condition causing your accident. Our attorneys are well-versed in premises liability law and quickly get to work gathering, preserving, and analyzing evidence, including accident reports, video surveillance of the slip and fall (when applicable), maintenance records (to demonstrate whether the property is properly maintained), and more.
Another invaluable piece of evidence that helps establish your pain and suffering is a post-accident journal. Your entries should be dated and include details about your physical pain, including location, duration, and pain level. It is also a record of how your injuries have impacted your quality of life. In addition to your journal, we collaborate with experts who testify to the severity of your injuries and future medical needs.
Calculating Damages
The actual damages in your slip and fall claim include your financial losses as well as your intangible losses. Our team exhaustively evaluates all potential sources of compensation. Damages we may recover compensation for are:
- All healthcare expenses
- Lost wages and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
We work alongside medical professionals, economists, and vocational rehabilitation specialists to determine the full value of your claim. Your compensation is based on monetary losses, the severity of your injuries, the impact on your life, and your projected future needs.
Negotiating for Maximum Compensation
Insurance companies cannot be trusted to pay full settlements when their bottom line is minimizing company losses. Our trusted slip and fall lawyers are skilled negotiators who will not entertain insurance tactics to delay, deny, or undervalue your claim. We are relentless about securing the maximum compensation from all liable parties. When insurers refuse to pay, we are prepared to take them to court.
Contact a Houston Attorney To Determine if Your Slip and Fall Had a Prevalent Cause and Could Result in Compensation
There are many common causes of slip and falls in Houston. Due to the complex nature of the law and corporate insurance structures, you need an attorney to navigate these claims effectively. You should seek legal representation as early as possible. The state imposes a two-year statute of limitations on recovering damages for your injuries. Contact us today to schedule your free case review with a trusted lawyer at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris. We handle the legal process so you can focus on recovery.
