If you slip and fall in a grocery store, an unlit walkway, or a dark and cluttered hallway, your injuries will hopefully be minor. However, slip and fall accidents can cause serious harm, leaving you unable to work and worrying about how you will pay for your medical care and household bills while recovering.
A property owner, manager, landlord, or even the city may be responsible for your accident because they have a duty to ensure your safety. Injuries in Houston slip and fall cases can result in physical, emotional, and financial losses. Our tripping accident attorneys could assess the circumstances of your accident and advocate for the compensation you deserve.
What Are Slip and Fall Accidents?
Slip and fall accidents happen when a surface meant for walking on is unsafe, causing you to fall. They can occur if an unsafe condition worsens with time, such as an eroding sidewalk, or the danger can be new. Premises liability law requires commercial property owners to repair dangerous conditions they are aware of and inspect their property to identify new or hidden dangers. They must also warn visitors to the property of known dangers. They do not need to warn adult trespassers, but if an item on the property could be attractive to children, landowners must take reasonable care to keep children out.
If you sustained a fall injury, your attorney must prove that the owner or manager of the property on which you were injured was negligent in their reasonable duty to ensure your safety. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, we are proud of our winning track record. We treat you like family, fighting on your behalf for compensation for your losses while you recover from injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident in Houston.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
The mechanics of a slip and fall accident make some injuries more prevalent than others. For example, when you fall, the tendency is to catch yourself, making you vulnerable to broken bones, especially of the hips, arms, and wrists. Other common injuries include:
- Head injuries that require immediate medical attention because of the risk of brain swelling and long-term cognitive issues
- Back and spinal cord injuries, which can result in lifelong pain, herniated or slipped discs, or even paralysis
- Shoulder injuries, such as torn rotator cuffs from trying to break a fall
- Sprains caused by twisting or falling awkwardly, with wrists, knees, and ankles most at risk
- Hip fractures, especially in older people
- Knee injuries if you land on your knees, including meniscus tears and damaged ligaments
- Mouth injuries, including chipped or broken teeth and trauma to the gums
- Bruises, cuts, and abrasions from falling on rough terrain or against sharp edges
Trip and fall injuries often require extensive medical and rehabilitative treatment, so be sure to discuss your case with an experienced Houston attorney after your accident.
Call a Houston Attorney To Discuss Your Slip and Fall Injury Claim
Many slip and falls cause only minor harm. However, some injuries in Houston slip and fall cases are severe enough to cause physical and emotional losses for which monetary recovery is necessary.
At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, our goal is to help those injured by another’s negligent acts. Let us review your case and discuss your options, such as a settlement or litigation. Contact us today for knowledgeable and compassionate support.
