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Slip, trips and falls don’t just happen by accident. These incidents are often the result of negligence. Even though there are plenty of safety standards, codes, laws, and guidelines for businesses, each year thousands of Texans are injured from falls. More often than not, these incidents are the direct result of willfully ignoring safety standards required by law. It’s been estimated that as many as 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents happen daily. If you suffered injuries as a result of falling on someone else’s property or a commercial property, call a qualified Slip and Fall Lawyer to get the compensation you deserve.
We care about the outcome of your case and will help you get the best resolution possible.
When a property owner does not care for and maintain his or her property, this type of negligence can result in a tragic slip and fall accident. These situations can seem hopeless as you fight to prove the liability of the property owner or manager. With The Carlson Law Firm on your side, there is no reason to be afraid of the matter at hand. A slip and fall lawyer can help you recover not only physically but also financially. Financial damages you can recover in a slip and fall lawsuit include:
If you were injured in a store or on someone else’s property, contact a Slip and Fall Lawyer to get started on your premises liability lawsuit.
If you experienced a slip and fall on someone else’s property you should, at the very least, consult with a lawyer to find out if you have a valid slip and fall claim. Falls are traumatic experiences that can lead to devastating lifelong consequences.
With 16 locations throughout Texas, there’s a Carlson Law Firm near you. We have law offices located in Killeen, Temple, Waco, Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, Bryan, Lubbock, Midland and Corpus Christi.
A slip and fall injury, sometimes called a trip and fall, is a type of personal injury that occurs when a person slips, trips, and falls on someone else’s property. Generally, these cases fall under a broader legal category called premises liability. Common slip and fall injuries can result from the following conditions:
Yes, a lawsuit will help you recover from the financial damages you may face if you were injured from a slip and fall. In many cases, slip and falls are the result of negligence. Consulting with a slip and fall lawyer from The Carlson Law Firm is free. We can review your case and help you determine if negligence lead to your injuries.
A slip and fall in places like Walmart, Target or other big box stores means that you will face the company’s team of lawyers. Going up against a billion-dollar company may seem like an uphill battle. In fact, these stores are very good at denying any liability and all claims associated with slip and fall injuries. For this reason, you should never try to go up against these legal teams on your own. A slip and fall attorney knows the law and all of the tricks that these companies will use to deny or devalue your claim. With the right slip and fall law firm on your side, you can level the playing field.
If you fell and were injured in a department store or any other store, meeting with a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible can help preserve crucial evidence. We will be able to preserve video footage that could be deleted under usual business policies. A slip and fall lawyer can issue an exploitation letter that can ensure evidence of the fall, and the hours or minutes leading up to it are saved.
The Carlson Law Firm has been helping victims of slip and fall negligence for 45 years. What has made us so successful in representing slip and fall clients are the following:
We know that these accidents don’t just happen—they are the result of negligence and violating safety standards. We can help you through your financial recovery.
Even without the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, slip and falls are common.
However, they may occur more often during the holiday season. Often brick and mortar stores are busier during the holidays. This can lead to more injuries because of carelessness and a breach of duty by store employees. Holiday slip and falls in stores a likely to occur for the following reasons:
Rain, snow or other seasonal changes produce slippery surfaces no matter what. Stores should ensure they have policies in place to prevent longstanding wet or slippery surfaces, and ensure they are properly marked.
When you are shopping during the holiday season, stores can be chaotic. Floors should be free of debris, poor carpeting or mats, and restocking items.
Slip and falls can happen for a number of reasons at holiday parties. For example, a person may slip and fall on a spilled drink or trip over an item because of poor lighting. In addition, being overserved alcohol can lead to severe injuries from falls
If you were injured in a holiday slip and fall, it is important that you speak to a qualified slip and fall lawyer immediately. We can help you preserve evidence and ensure that your rights are protected.
Much like the holiday season, the summer season provides multiple chances for property owners to behave negligently. Pool owners have a responsibility to keep all those welcomed on their property aware of the dangers. Pool owners must display proper signage warning of the dangers of the pool in language that is visible and legible to all who visit.
If you suffered injuries as a result of a swimming pool slip and fall, contact a lawyer to determine if you have a legal claim for compensation.
More than 2.5 million older adults visited emergency rooms in the U.S. in 2013 after being injured in non-fatal falls, and more than 734,000 patients were admitted to a hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that falls cause 87% of bone fractures in adults ages 65 and up. Hip fractures are a common result of slip and falls among the elderly. However, anyone of any age can break a bone in a fall.
NFSI reports that falls are the second most common cause of spinal cord damage in adults over the age of 65. Anyone who falls on their back could potentially damage the spinal cord and experience full or partial paralysis.
The CDC reports that falls are the top cause of death for adults ages 65 and up. Children are especially vulnerable to death as a result of a slip and fall, although anyone can suffer fatal injuries in slip and fall accidents.
These injuries can include damage to the soft tissues including the muscles, joints, and ligaments. Strains, sprains, and herniated discs can result from fall injuries.
Hitting your head in a fall can cause you to develop this condition, which causes ongoing cognitive impairment, mood changes, seizures, and other symptoms. The consequences of a brain injury from a fall can be very severe. An estimated 46 percent of fall-related deaths in 2000 occurred due to TBI, according to the CDC.
Injuries to the knee from a fall may include damage to soft tissues including sprains, strains, and tears.
Yes, a bulging disc is a common slip and fall injury. While the discs between your vertebrae absorb daily impacts on the spine, they are impervious to damage. Discs may suffer wear and tear for a variety of reasons and bulging discs often occur on their own. However, sudden impacts such as a slip and fall can also cause a bulging disc spinal injury.
The law creates a path to make you whole after certain losses. You can seek compensation for all of the costs and consequences of fall accidents. For example, you may seek payment for medical bills, lost income/wages, pain and suffering damages, and emotional distress damages. If the fall leads to a death, the surviving family members can also recover compensation for loss of companionship and other wrongful death damages.
Under Texas law, the duty owed to a person who enters another person’s property is determined by the injured party’s status. One who owns or is in control of property may owe a different duty depending upon the injured person’s status.
The three status classifications in a premises liability claim are are follows:
Each of the above classifications determines the duty owed to the injured person. The duties owed in a premises liability claim are as follows:
Yes, a bulging disc is a common slip and fall injury. While the discs between your vertebrae absorb daily impacts on the spine, they are impervious to damage. Discs may suffer wear and tear for a variety of reasons and bulging discs often occur on their own. However, sudden impacts such as a slip and fall can also cause a bulging disc spinal injury.
A slip and fall on liquids, hazardous or dangerous premises can lead to herniated discs. In fact, herniated discs are a common slip and fall injury. Much like a bulging disc, a herniated disc involves your vertebrae. Spinal disc injuries lead to severe pain because of nerve compression.
The law creates a path to make you whole after certain losses. You can seek compensation for all of the costs and consequences of fall accidents. For example, you may seek payment for medical bills, lost income/wages, pain and suffering damages, and emotional distress damages. If the fall leads to a death, the surviving family members can also recover compensation for loss of companionship and other wrongful death damages.
Under Texas law, the duty owed to a person who enters another person’s property is determined by the injured party’s status. One who owns or is in control of property may owe a different duty depending upon the injured person’s status.
The three status classifications in a premises liability claim are are follows:
Each of the above classifications determines the duty owed to the injured person. The duties owed in a premises liability claim are as follows:
For nearly 45 years, The Carlson Law Firm has represented clients who were injured in personal injuries such as slip and falls. We are a nationally recognized injury firm with the resources to go up against insurance companies and store chains—where slip and falls commonly occur. If you were injured because of negligence on someone else’s property, call The Carlson Law Firm to schedule a free consultation with a slip and fall lawyer.
If you were injured because of a slip and fall on someone else’s property, call an experienced Slip and Fall Lawyer at 866-338-4296 or fill out a slip and fall contact form. The Carlson Law Firm is a leading slip and fall law firm who has been representing victims of slip and falls for more than 40 years.
With over a dozen locations throughout Texas, there’s a Carlson Law Firm near you. We have law offices located in Killeen, Temple, Waco, Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville, Laredo, Bryan, Lubbock, Midland, and Corpus Christi.
100 E. Central Texas Expy
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 526-5688
11606 N. I-35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 346-5688
135 W. Slaughter Ln, Ste A
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 804-7277
6243 I-10 #550
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 696-8600
618 SW Military Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 923-7700
1109 W. Baker Road, Ste A
Baytown, TX 77521
(832) 806-6155
1121 Briarcrest Drive, Ste 200
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 260-5688
653 Everhart Rd, Ste 105
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 336-3317
301 Junction Highway, Ste 100
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-7575
5112 McPherson, Ste 106
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 712-2588
10101 Quaker Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 401-0500
900 Lp 250 Frontage Rd b
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 247-6611
1717 N. I-35 Ste 305
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-7277
4282 S Jackson St.
San angelo, TX 76903
(325) 238-4322
2010 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Ste 201
Temple TX 76504
(254) 771-5688
2420 I-35 South
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 772-5653
2909 Garnett Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 285-6333
1500 Rosecrans Ave Ste 500
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(254) 516-3570
33rd Ave N Ste 220
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 373-4655
100 E. Central Texas Expy
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 526-5688
11606 N. I-35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 346-5688
135 W. Slaughter Ln, Ste A
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 804-7277
6243 I-10 #550
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 696-8600
618 SW Military Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 923-7700
1109 W. Baker Road, Ste A
Baytown, TX 77521
(832) 806-6155
1121 Briarcrest Drive, Ste 200
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 260-5688
653 Everhart Rd, Ste 105
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 336-3317
301 Junction Highway, Ste 100
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-7575
5112 McPherson, Ste 106
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 712-2588
10101 Quaker Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 401-0500
900 Lp 250 Frontage Rd b
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 247-6611
559 S I-35 Frontage Rd Ste 250,
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-7277
4282 S Jackson St.
San angelo, TX 76903
(325) 238-4322
2010 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Ste 201
Temple TX 76504
(254) 771-5688
2420 I-35 South
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 772-5653
2909 Garnett Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 285-6333
1500 Rosecrans Ave Ste 500
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(254) 516-3570
333 33rd Ave N Ste 220
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 373-4655
