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Slip And Fall Injury Lawyer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million Americans suffer a trip, slip, or fall injury each year. Slip-and-fall Injuries are common, but when accidents occur on someone else’s property as a result of the property owner’s negligence, victims may qualify to receive compensation for damages suffered.
If you or someone close to you has suffered from a slip/trip and fall accident in Houston on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a successful injury claim. It is an advisable first step to hire an experienced and knowledgeable slip-and-fall injury lawyer to guide you through the process. Jorge L. Gomez, board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has more than 15 years’ experience and thousands of cases behind him to ensure your rights are being protected.
The Intricacies of Premises Liability Law
Unfortunately for victims of slip/trip and fall accidents, Texas law favors the premises owner over the injured victim. It is not enough that a dangerous condition existed on the premises; the premises owner must have actual and/or constructive notice. In order for premises liability to apply regarding slip/trip and fall cases, there are three conditions that must be met:
- The defendant is the owner/lessor of the property in question.
- You were an invitee, guest, visitor, or patron of the premises.
- The defendant was aware or should have been aware of the dangerous condition on its premises.
It should be a priority of property owners to make sure their properties are safe and there are no hidden dangers that might cause an accident. However, with the law so favorably written to protect the premises owner, this does not always occur. Thus, the best way to even out the playing field is to hire a skilled Houston slip-and-fall injury lawyer experienced in these types of cases
Common Causes of Slip-and-Fall Accidents
If you have been the victim of a property owner’s negligence, you can file a claim for causes such as:
- Insufficient lighting that caused you to trip or fall.
- Crumbling curbs or stairs in a serious state of disrepair.
- Uneven floors and walkways that cause falls.
- Wet and slippery floors.
- Unsafe conditions such as boxes in awkward positions, objects placed unseen around corners, etc
- Poorly signed danger areas such as wet floors or floors in disrepair.
Filing a Claim for Your Accident
To improve your chances of a successful claim for compensation, first document the details of your accident. If your injuries allow, take photographs of the area and get the contact information for any witnesses. Next, enlist the aid of an attorney who specializes in personal injury trial law. Gomez Law Firm is poised to assist you in your fight for justice and will do all we can to see that you are treated fairly.
Fair Compensation Is Our Goal
With thousands of similar cases under our belt, Gomez Law Firm has all the necessary experience and resources to assist you in pursuing a successful claim, from evaluating your claim and examining all the evidence, to bringing to light the details so the insurance adjuster is left with little chance of trying to delay deny and/or defend the claim. We are passionate and vigilant in our efforts to ensure that victims are fairly compensated to cover any damages they may have suffered as a result of a slip, trip, or fall.