Birmingham Slip and Fall Lawyers
Slip, Trip, and Fall Injury Lawsuits
Alabama property owners have a responsibility to maintain their premises to ensure that they are reasonably safe. They should also remove or repair potential hazards or, if the hazard cannot be effectively removed or repaired, warn visitors of its presence. Unfortunately, many property owners fail to take these basic steps to keep others safe.
If you slipped, tripped, and fell on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions, such as an unmarked wet floor or cluttered walkways, you could be entitled to financial compensation—and Mike Slocumb Law Firm can help. Our Birmingham slip and fall lawyers have extensive experience handling complex slip, trip, and fall claims and have successfully secured hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. If you were seriously injured through no fault of your own, reach out to ourpersonal injury team today to learn how we can help.
Call our office at (205) 236-2502 or use our online contact formto get in touch with us today. We offer free consultations and Spanish-language legal services.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
There is a common misconception that general clumsiness is the most common cause of slips, trips, and falls. However, at Mike Slocumb Law Firm, we know that this is simply not the case. In fact, the majority of slip and fall accidents result from dangerous or defective conditions on the property where the accident occurred.
Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
- Property defects, such as holes in the floor or poorly designed stairs
- Wet or slippery floors
- Uneven flooring or ripped carpeting
- Cluttered walkways and aisles
- Insufficient lighting
- Improper or missing signage (e.g., “wet floor” signs)
- Unmarked steps
- Missing handrails or safety guards
- Inadequate property maintenance
- Unsafe stairs, stairwells, and/or ramps
- Building code violations
- Defective sidewalks
- Cracks or potholes in the ground
In many cases, the property owner is responsible for removing, repairing, or warning of such conditions. When they fail to do so, they can be held legally accountable for the victim’s resulting injuries and damages.