Houston Slip And Fall Accident Lawyer

Why Choose Simmons and Fletcher for Your Slip and Fall Case?

At Simmons & Fletcherwe place equal importance on legal excellence and compassionate representation. We take pride in providing a caring and supportive environment for the injury victims that we serve while also working around the clock to create your best possible case. If we have the opportunity to work with you as a clientyou can expect that our qualified and compassionate premises liability lawyers will:

• Offer a free case evaluation with an experienced slip-and-fall lawyer;
• Listen to your story with empathy and understanding;
• Provide legal guidance on your potential next steps;
• Diligently investigate the details surrounding your accident;
• Gather and review relevant evidence;
• Contact and interview witnesses to the accident;
• Negotiate with the property owner and their insurance representative;
• Reach a fair settlement or represent your case at trial.

Contact Simmons & Fletcher today at (713) 932-0777 to schedule your free initial consultation with a dedicated Houston slip and fall attorney.

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Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents occur when one person falls on another person’s propertyand the injured party suspects or knows that their injuries were a result of the property owner’s negligence. Slip and falls almost always happen on another person’s propertybut the accident itself can happen for a number of reasons. Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

• Unmarked hazards;
• Hazardous debris or garbage;
• Poor maintenance;
• Wet and slippery floors;
• Loose carpets or rugs;
• Broken or missing stair treads;
• Loose electrical wires;
• Poor lighting;
• Uneven surfaces;
• Accumulated waterrainor ice.

While slip-and-fall accidents can happen practically anywhereour experience with Houston premise liability claims tells us that the most common settings are workplaces, retail storesrestaurantsnightclubshospitalsairportsand private properties. Slip-and-fall accidents can also occur outside, on a sidewalkor in a parking lotfor instance.

If you’ve experienced a slip and fall injury in one of these locationsyou may be entitled to compensation for your damages.

What Types of Injuries Can Occur from Slip and Fall Accidents?

The average fall results in just a few scrapesbumpsor bruises. In some caseshowevera slip and fall (or trip and fall) can result in much more serious and even lifelong debilitating injuries. At Simmons & Fletcherour Houston slip and fall attorneys have handled cases involving slip and fall injuries such as:

• Broken bones;
• Concussions;
• Traumatic brain injuries;
• Spinal cord injuries;
• Back and neck injuries;
• Paralysis;
• Amputation and disfigurement.

In the most tragic casesa slip and fall may result in death. If you’ve lost a loved one or family member in a Houston slip-and-fall accidentyou may be able to file a wrongful death claim with the help of a resourceful and knowledgeable personal injury attorney.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

After a slip and fall accidentyour first priority should be your safety and physical well-being. We recommend taking the following steps after a slip and fall:

• Seek medical attention and have a doctor examine you immediately;
• Take photos of the area in which you fellif possible;
• Record names of witnesses and any bystandersif applicable;
• Don’t talk to the property owner about your accident;
• Don’t talk to other people about your accident;
• Don’t post online or on social media;
• Reach out to a Houston slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible.

Who Is Responsible for Slip and Fall Accidents in Texas?

In Texasthe state laws dictate that anyone who negligently contributes to a slip and fall accident may be held financially responsible for the resulting injuries and damages. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall in Houstonthen you may be able to file a legal claim against:

• The property owner;
• The business owner;
• The manager;
• The landlord;
• The product manufacturer;
• Or any other person who was overseeing the property at the time of your fall.

Property ownerslandlordsand other individuals with guardianship over the area in which you feel have a duty of care to protect you from any foreseeable hazards or dangers. They are responsible for maintaining their premisesremoving potential tripping hazardsand providing adequate lighting to prevent accidents.

Howeverthe property owner’s precise duty of care may depend on their role in the accident. If your slip and fall occurred in a business or on a property that’s open to the general public (like a parking lot or workplace)then the owner must regularly inspect the premises for potential hazards and fix them promptly or warn you of their presence. If you’re visiting a friend’s house for a social purposethey don’t have such a strict duty of care—but they must still fix problems when they arise and warn you of any dangers.

If your accident was the result of someone neglecting this duty of careyour Houston slip and fall lawyer will help determine which party (or parties) can be held responsible in your Texas premises liability claim. We’ll investigate whether there was a lapse in property owner responsibilityand if sowe’ll work hard at determining and proving liability in your accident.

Challenges in Slip and Fall Cases

When a slip-and-fall claim is filedit’s because one person fell and was injured on another person’s property due to the property owner’s failure to reasonably protect their guests from hazards. While this situation may seem straightforwardit can actually present a number of challenges—which is why the experienced legal team at Simmons & Fletcher is here to help.

Potential slip and fall case challenges include proving the property owner’s liabilitynegotiating with insurance companiesand providing evidence to support your story. Firstproving slip and fall liability is essential to your claim—howeverthe property owner may deny any wrongdoingclaim that they did everything they could to protect your safetyor even blame you for causing the accident. In some casesthe property owner may even tamper with evidencemaking it more difficult for our investigative team to find proof of the true events around your accident.

Personal injury claims also mean that the plaintiff must deal with the defendant’s insurance company. The property owner’s insurance company may deny your injury claim or try to convince you to take a settlement far below your case’s just value.

When you work with a skilled and knowledgeable Houston slip-and-fall attorneyyou won’t have to worry about any of these potential complications. Our legal team fully represents our clientshandling all evidence collection and insurance disputes in slip-and-fall cases on their behalf.

What Can You Recover in a Slip and Fall Claim?

Various types of compensation are available in slip and fall claims. These accidents can incur a number of financial and emotional costs that only add to the overwhelming aftermath of a slip and fall injury. You may entitled to recover these costshoweverby filing a claim that pursues damages such as:

• Medical bills (present and future);
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy;
• In-home nursing care;
• Lost wages;
• Loss of future income;
• Loss of enjoyment of life;
• Disability;
• Mental anguish;
• Pain and suffering.

An experienced Houston slip and fall attorney can help determine what economic and non-economic damages you may be entitled to as part of your injury claim recovery. Our team will fight for you to receive just compensation and help you get back on your feet.

How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Injury Claim in Texas?

In most casesyou have two years to file a claim from the date of your slip and fall injury accident. The two-year statute of limitations on slip and fall accidents is determined by Texas state lawbut the specific details of your case may shorten or lengthen this time frame. When filing a slip and fall claimit’s crucial that your case is filed by the required deadlineso take action as soon as possible to contact a premises liability attorney who can help you compile your claim.

Slip and Fall Settlements vs. Trials

In Texasslip and fall cases can be settled out of court or taken to trial. We usually prioritize a settlement since this outcome is speediermore commonand often costs less money. Howeveryou may also receive less money than you would if you took your case to trial and won. If you do choose to settleyou’ll sign a contract in exchange for financial compensation (negotiated by your legal team) and release the defendant from any further liability.

The slip-and-fall trial processon the other handtakes longer than settlements and has the potential to result in no compensation for the injured party. Howeverif the trial is successfulthen this outcome can result in more money—especially if your case qualifies for punitive damageswhich are damages assigned by the judge to punish the defendant for grossly negligent behavior.

Fortunatelya skillful Houston slip and fall lawyer from Simmons & Fletcher can navigate the settlement and trial process for you—just call our team at (713) 932-0777 for your free case review. We’ll charge you no attorney feescourt costsor attorney expenses unless we make a recovery for you.

Houston Areas Served

Our law firm is located on the west side of Houston. In addition to traveling all over the statewe handle local cases in  Acres Homes, Aldine BellaireBriarforest, Central Business District, Central Northwest, ChinatownDeer ParkDickinsonEast AldineEast DowntownEast HoustonEnergy CorridorFourth WardFriendswoodGaleana ParkGreater Fifth Ward, Greater Hobby AreaGreater OST/South UnionHumbleHyde ParkIndependence Heights Jacinto CityJersey Village, La MarqueLeague City, Magnolia ParkMemorial Villages, Mission BendNorthsideNorthwest HoustonPasadenaPearlandRice Military, Second WardShady Acres, South Central HoustonSouth MainSouth ParkSoutheast Houston, Southwest Houston, Spring Branch EastTexas City.