Slipping and falling on someone’s property in Pasadena, TX can leave you with far more than a bruised ego. If you are out of commission for an extended period as a result of a slip and fall accident, in order to recover damages, you need help from a law firm that has substantial experience with injuries in Pasadena slip and fall cases.
The slip and fall attorneys at Schechter Shaffer & Harris have recovered millions of dollars for those who have suffered injuries from falls on public and private property. We know how debilitating slip and fall injuries can be, and we fight tirelessly to get the compensation our injured clients need to get back on their feet.
Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents often leave victims with injuries that are far more serious than just bruises, cuts, and scrapes. Our Pasadena lawyers have filed lawsuits to recover slip and fall damages for severe injuries like:
- Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and head and neck contusions
- Broken bones, torn cartilage and tendons, and dislocated or damaged joints
- Internal organ impairment
- Paralysis and loss of usage of limbs
- Deep cuts and loss of blood and other bodily fluids
These and other severe injuries happen when a property owner or caretaker fails to repair or warn guests and visitors of known property hazards such as broken sidewalks, uneven ground, accumulations of rain or groundwater, or unstable paths and walkways.
How You Can Improve Your Chances to Recover Compensation
In our experience, every slip and fall accident has its own unique cause and factual background. When we file a slip and fall injury case, we tell a detailed narrative backed by extensive evidence to demonstrate a property owner’s responsibility to pay compensation. The narrative in your case will be more persuasive if you have retained facts and information that depict what happened, such as:
- Photographs of the dangerous property condition that caused you to fall
- Police and emergency response team reports from the accident scene
- Records of medical visits that you had to diagnose and treat your injuries, ideally within the first 24 hours after the accident
- Copies of notices of the dangerous condition that you or other people may have given to the property owner
- Evidence of the financial impact of your injuries, including medical bills and pay stubs showing reduced income while you recuperated.
Avoid the Comparative Negligence Trap
In Pasadena and elsewhere in Texas, if you were more than 50% responsible for the injuries you suffered in a slip and fall accident, your case will be dismissed and you will be barred from recovering any damages. Given this, property owners and the insurance companies that cover them often look for evidence of an accident victim’s own negligence, which might include:
- Failing to heed warning signs about property hazards
- Wearing inappropriate footwear for prevailing conditions at the property
- Being distracted by cell phones or other devices while traversing a pathway on the property
- Impairment from intoxicating substances.
Call Our Pasadena, TX Attorney When You Suffer a Slip and Fall Injury
The top priority for accident victims who suffer injuries in Pasadena slip and fall cases should always be to get prompt medical treatment for their injuries. When your injuries are diagnosed and stabilized, you should then immediately consult with the experienced personal injury attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris about filing a lawsuit to recover damages.
We offer no-fee, no-obligation consultations for all slip and fall accident victims. Please call any of our offices at your earliest convenience to schedule a conference with our legal team that is ready to fight for you.
