Slip-And-Fall Accidents

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Premises liability claims include slip-and-fall claims, trip-and-fall claims, dangerous conditions of property, building code violations, lack of security, and inadequate maintenance that cause a personal injury. Slip-and-fall cases can be extremely complex under Texas law to establish liability to the owner or occupier of the property. Often it is difficult to find the true owner of the property, the responsible party for the injury and the appropriate insurance coverage.  

If you are in a slip-and-fall accident, it is vital you reach out to a law firm with the technical expertise to help. Kuzmich Law Firm P.C. has successfully litigated numerous slip-and-fall cases, resulting in significant recoveries for our clients. With a deep and compassionate understanding of how important financial compensation and justice can be, our team of Lewisville slip-and-fall injury attorneys is ready to help your case today. 

Proving Fault in Slip-And-Fall Accidents

Evidence is collected and assessed after an accident to determine negligence and liability. If you are able to safely do so after your premises liability accident, gathering evidence like photographs, video footage and eyewitness testimony can help when it comes time to file your claim. 

If you are unable to safely collect evidence due to the conditions of the property or your injuries, a Lewisville slip-and-fall injury attorney can help retroactively investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident. It is important to act quickly, as many of the important pieces of evidence are time sensitive, such as security footage. All of this evidence helps your personal injury attorney meet the burden of proof. Generally you and your Lewisville slip-and-fall injury lawyer will need to prove the  following elements to establish your claim: 

  • The liable party owed you a duty of care
  • The liable party breached this duty 
  • This breach directly caused the accident and your injuries
  • Your injuries resulted in damages

In some cases insurance companies will try to blame you for your own injury by claiming that you were negligent. Sometimes multiple parties share a portion of the fault for an accident and the insurance company will try to blame someone else. This blame shifting is common in slip and fall injury claims and is sometimes called contributory negligence, modified comparative negligence, pure comparative negligence or assumption of the risk.

What Sort of Compensation Are You Entitled To?

Texas law entitles victims of slip-and-fall accidents to compensation for their injuries. Damages can include:

  • Emergency hospital visits
  • Past and future medical bills
  • Rehabilitative therapy
  • Lost wages due to missed work
  • Missed work opportunities
  • Loss of consortium 
  • Physical pain, suffering and discomfort
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Texas currently does not have a damage cap on economic or non-economic damages for premises liability claims. If your injury results from gross negligence, you may also qualify to receive punitive or exemplary damages. While punitive damages are difficult to obtain, they may be awarded if the other party acted with gross negligence or malice. If you are unsure whether your injuries were a result of gross negligence, you can consult with a slip-and-fall injury attorney in Lewisville. 

Why Contact a Lawyer After a Slip-And-Fall Accident?

You can file a claim without the help of a slip-and-fall injury lawyer, but it is important to note that insurance companies are not your friend. They will fight and use every resource in their power to give you the smallest settlement possible. When you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, there’s no reason you should be the one left with piles of bills.

 Kuzmich Law Firm’s attorneys prepare every case to be ready to go to a trial and by doing so we often obtain significant recoveries for clients prior to trial. It is important that you act quickly because Texas requires that all claims be filed prior to the statute of limitations.  Waiting to hire an attorney until just prior to the statute of limitations will often hurt your claim.    

Hiring a Lewisville slip-and-fall injury attorney as soon as possible means having someone to handle and worry about your case while you focus on recovering and resting at home. 

Injured in a Slip-And-Fall Accident? Speak to a Reputable Attorney Today

Don’t try to navigate the aftermath of your slip-and-fall accident alone. When you hire Kuzmich Law Firm P.C., you are getting the 28 years of experience board-certified trial attorney Steve Kuzmich has to offer. With his team of reputable attorneys, Kuzmich has devoted his life to ensuring his local community has their rights protected and access to a professional, strong advocate. 

For a free consultation call us at 972-434-1555.