Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers in Carrollton, Texas

We have all slipped or tripped due to poor lighting, slippery floors, or uneven surfaces at some point in our lives. And while we are almost always able to catch ourselves before we fell, or were able to get up from a fall with little or minor injury, sometimes slips or falls can result in great harm and injury.

A slip and fall claim is also known as a premises liability claim. To pursue a successful claim, the injured party must be able to show that the owner of the property was negligent when they allowed a dangerous or hazardous condition to exist on their property and that condition resulted in your injury. All property owners must maintain their premises free from potential dangers that can potentially cause injuries to others when they enter their property.

If the property owner is aware of the hazard or danger, they are legally responsible for any injuries that occur as a result of the dangerous conditions. Employees working on their property must also maintain the property free of hazards or dangers. To sue a property owner, one of three conditions must be met to prove that the property owner is liable for any unsafe or dangerous condition that existed on their property, and thus, the caused injury. These conditions are:

• The property owner or employee knew of the condition but did not remove it or take steps to warn of the danger.
• The property owner or employee caused the hazardous or unsafe condition.
• The property owner or employee were aware of the hazard or unsafe condition, or should have discovered it through normal maintenance.

If you can prove that the property owner met one of the above conditions and their negligence led to your injuries, they can be held legally responsible and have to pay for your medical treatment, lost wages and any permanent loss or disfigurement.