Slip and Falls

Whether you are going to the grocery store or need to pick up the kids from dance class or go to any other location around Knoxville, there is the assumption that you will be able to enter and later exit the premises without incident. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. For any number of reasons, you may slip and fall at a certain location and become injured because of the fall. If this happens, it is important to know what exactly happened, why you fell, and who is responsible for your accident.

Our attorneys at OEB Law have over 50 years of combined experience dealing with many different types of personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents. We are here to represent the best interests of the injury victims and help them fight for the maximum compensation possible for their losses and damages directly related to the fall. Our team will always keep your best interests in mind throughout the entire process.

As you might expect, slip and fall accidents can be very complicated and involve a number of different parties. This is especially true if the fall occurred at a large corporation that has attorneys and insurance agents representing them. When a slip and fall accident occurs, it is essential that the injured party contacts an experienced attorney who will ensure that these corporate attorneys and insurance agents will not bully, scare, or coerce the victim into accepting a lowball settlement offer.

What Is a Slip and Fall Accident?

To begin, let us define what a slip and fall accident actually is. The slip and fall event is a type of premises liability claim. For this type of premises liability case, the victim slipped on a hazard or danger in their path, fell, and was injured as a result. Some hazardous conditions could include broken flooring, spilled liquid or wet floors (such as the results of mopping or melted snow/ice during winter weather conditions), cracked or raised sidewalks outside the shop, and many other examples.

The primary reason why this is a type of personal injury claim is because the party responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the building, grounds, and property failed to complete their duties and was directly responsible for an injury.

Depending on the circumstances of the case, a variety of people can become involved. The corporation that owns the property and building, manager of the store or location, workers, and others can all be part of the claim because they all played a role in the safety issue in that building or on that property.

Who is Responsible for the Injuries Sustained by a Slip and Fall Accident Victim?

As we have said above, the responsible party in a slip and fall accident may not be just one person or group. There could be several individuals or groups held liable for the injuries sustained by a slip and fall accident victim. If the accident occurred in a public place such as a grocery store, shopping mall, or restaurant, liability will very likely fall to the owner of the property as well as the manager on duty. If the owner or manager was aware that a danger existed and did not act appropriately and promptly to remedy the issue or warn customers of its existence, they can be held liable for an accident.

If a slip and fall incident occurs on government property, the government can be held accountable, similar to any other property owner. Given the potential for severe injuries in slip and fall accidents, it is essential for victims to ensure they are holding the appropriate parties liable. This ensures a smoother legal process and maximizes their chances of receiving the rightful and maximum compensation they deserve.

Why Is It Important to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney Following a Slip and Fall Accident?

Slip and fall accidents – and all premises liability cases, generally – are notoriously difficult to litigate because these claims can be very challenging. Collecting evidence and building a strong case is essential if you are hoping to prove liability and win compensation. That is why it is advisable to hire an attorney who has vast experience dealing with these kinds of claims to give you the assistance you need.

When you visit our attorneys at OEB Law for your free initial consultation, the first thing we will do is have you tell us what happened so that we can determine if your situation is eligible to file a lawsuit. If we deem it eligible, then we can move forward with the claim and begin to gather evidence in order to prove liability of those who own, operate, and manage the location at which the accident took place.

In order to prove liability, we will need to demonstrate a few key points:

  • Those listed in the lawsuit as the defendant own, occupy, manage, or lease the property and have the responsibility of keeping the property maintained and free of hazards
  • The defendants were negligent in their duties to maintain the property which led to the appearance of a hazardous or dangerous condition. It will also need to be shown that the defendants knew about the situation and failed to remedy it in a timely manner.
  • Your injuries and losses were the direct result of the accident.

Proving all three of these items can be quite the challenge unless you have ample experience and knowledge of the law regarding these situations.

When the lawsuit has been filed and the defendants have been named, the attorneys and insurance agents for those defendants will automatically begin their efforts to disprove the allegations or settle the matter entirely. Without an experienced attorney of your own, it is very likely that you may feel intimidated by these individuals and decide to settle the case for far less than your injuries are worth. This is not the best case.

To ensure you are able to fight for maximum compensation and to hold the responsible parties accountable, enlist the skilled representation of our attorneys at OEB Law. We will not rest until justice has been served and you have gotten the best possible outcome for your claim.

Enlist the Representation of Our Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been involved in a slip and fall accident at a location owned, operated, and managed by individuals who should have been aware of and remedied the hazards before it caused harm, be sure to contact a Knoxville attorney who can fight for your best interests. As an accident victim, you should not have to be the one to handle the other company’s attorneys or insurance agents. Allow our attorneys at OEB Law to do that for you while you focus on recovery from your injuries.

To schedule your free initial consultation with our Knoxville law firm and discuss your situation with a skilled attorney, be sure to give us a call at (865) 546-1111. We are here to fight for you and your family following an accident, so don’t hesitate to contact us! Whenever you need us, our legal team will be there for you.

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