Huntsville Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and Fall Attorney in Huntsville
Property owners have a duty of care to ensure that those on their property are reasonably safe from harm. Unsafe conditions can result in life-changing injuries, expensive medical bills, or missed time from work. If the negligence of a property owner caused your injury, you have a right to be compensated for these damages. A Huntsville slip and fall lawyer at Conchin, Cole, Jordan & Sherrod can help build the best legal strategy for your case.
Proving Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case
The most common premises liability case involves a victim slipping or tripping on a hazardous surface and sustaining injuries. However, premises liability covers many situations. For example, landlords have duties to provide a safe and habitable home to property renters. This includes the obligation to ensure the electrical wiring is safe and does not present a fire hazard. If a fire occurs because of faulty electrical wiring, the landlord or property owner could be liable for injuries or death. To collect compensation for your injuries, it is necessary to prove that the property owner was negligent.
It is important to note that just because you were injured on their property does not automatically guarantee that you are owed compensation. The law makes it clear that the property owner must have known or should have known that the conditions of the property made it unsafe, and failed to take actions to make the property safe. This is why a Huntsville slip and fall lawyer is crucial for proving negligence. They can assess all of the available evidence and develop the best legal strategy to maximize your compensation.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
If you have fallen or been otherwise injured on someone’s property, there are certain steps that you should take to improve your chances of receiving compensation. Immediately after an accident:
- Inform the property owner or a representative (such as a store manager) about your accident.
- Call or have someone call for medical personnel.
- Take pictures of the accident scene and any injuries you suffered. Falls due to liquids, ice, or snow on sidewalks can disappear quickly, and you must be able to show the circumstances that caused your accident.
Don’t speculate after an accident. Even if you believe that you were to blame, there may be circumstances you are not aware of. For instance, if you trip and fall on the stairs, you may believe that your misstep caused the accident. However, you may be unaware of a loose step of flooring or that the steps are not compliant with building codes. Additionally, while you may believe that your injuries are not serious at the time, some injuries, especially serious head or neck injuries, may take hours to become apparent.
Alabama Premises Liability Laws
Owing to Alabama’s contributory negligence laws, insurance companies will work hard to prove that the victim was at least partly to blame. According to Alabama law, if they can establish that you are even partly to blame for an accident, they can avoid paying compensation. In most cases, it is a good idea to consult an attorney to help ensure that the negligence of the property owner is clearly established as the cause of your injury.
Why Choose Our Huntsville Slip and Fall Attorneys?
- We have over 150 years of experience, including experience with slip and fall accidents.
- We are dedicated to maximizing your compensation, even if it means going to trial.
- We are here to answer every question and ensure that your needs are met.
For a free consultation, call 256-705-7777 or fill out an online form.