Dallas Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Slip and fall accidents are self-explanatory: situations in which a person slips, trips, and falls to injury due to a dangerous condition on the premises or property. These accidents are just as likely inside as outside a building, often caused by standing water, deteriorated flooring, poor lighting, cracks or holes in the pavement, weather-related obstacles, or other hazards.

Slip and fall accidents of all types are covered by negligence law, and are related to the legal concept of "premises liability." Under premises liability, property owners have a duty to see that their property is safe for visitors. This includes structural defects, inside and out: loose floor mats, rugs, or tiles; water on the floor; poorly lit stairs or steps; cracks or holes in sidewalks or parking lots. Some states require the property owner to reduce problem areas caused by weather, which may include standing water and icy spots.

Responsibility does not rest entirely with the property owner. An individual has a duty to exercise reasonable care, and acting in such a way as to contributed to an accident, can compromise or reduce any claim of fault with the property owner.

If you experience a slip and fall accident:

1. Seek medical attention, if needed.
2. Determine what made you fall and whether or not it could have been anticipated and prevented.
3. Collect names and contact information of any and all witnesses.
4. Note the conditions: Poor lighting or flooring? Standing water or ice?
5. If a substance on the floor contributed to your fall, try to obtain a sample of it.
6. Take pictures of the area.
7. Report the incident to the manager or owner of the property and insist that they make a record.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call The Moore law Firm, PLLC at (972) 599-7676 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.