Mobile Slip and Fall Lawyers
Slips, Trips, and Falls in Mobile County
If you slipped, tripped, and fell on someone else’s property, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your resulting medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. To have apersonal injury case, you’ll need to prove that the property owner failed to adequately maintain the property and/or effectively remove, repair, or warn you of a dangerous condition that they knew could cause foreseeable harm.
At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, our slip and fall lawyers in Mobile have extensive experience handling complex premises liability claims. We understand the law and how it affects your case. Most importantly, we are committed to fighting tirelessly for you and the full, fair compensation you are owed.
Injured on someone else’s property? Call Mike Slocumb Law Firm at (251) 309-4411 to request a free consultation with one of our attorneys today and discuss your legal rights and options.
Proving a Slip and Fall Case
Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common injury-causing accidents in the United States. In fact, falls are a leading cause of head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and death. However, not every slip and fall accident is cause for legal action.
To have a slip and fall case, you will need to prove the following:
- You were injured and suffered measurable, compensable damages
- The slip and fall accident occurred due to unsafe property conditions
- The defendant knew about the unsafe property conditions yet failed to take reasonable steps to remove, repair, or warn potential visitors about them
- You were legally on the property when the incident occurred (i.e., not trespassing)
- You did not negligently cause or contribute to the accident in any way
If you are found to have contributed to the accident at all, you cannot file a personal injury claim or recover compensation for your damages. Under Alabama’s strict contributory negligence rule, you are barred from filing a claim if you were even one percent at fault for the event that caused your injury.
Proving your case can be difficult without the help of an experienced attorney. We strongly encourage you to reach out to our team at Mike Slocumb Law Firm to learn how we can help you get back on your feet after a serious slip, trip, or fall. Our attorneys know how to navigate the legal process and are prepared to communicate with the property owner, witnesses, insurance company, and other involved parties so that you don’t have to.