Carrollton Slip and Fall Lawyer

Name: Slip and Fall
Brand: McCraw Law Group

Our experienced accident lawyers advocate for individuals in North Texas who have sustained serious injuries due to hazardous conditions on both public and private properties. If unsafe premises have significantly harmed you or a family member, contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation with a skilled slip-and-fall attorney in Carrollton. Who is liable for the injuries you've endured? Who should cover the medical expenses you've incurred? Our firm possesses the expertise and capabilities to assist. We can thoroughly evaluate all facets of the accident and utilize our experience to pursue complete compensation for your losses and ensure that those at fault are held responsible.

Where Do Serious Falls Happen?

Premises liability cases, commonly known as "slip and fall" or "trip and fall" accidents, cover a wide range of scenarios, including:

Building code and OSHA violations
Slippery surfaces
Inadequate lighting

Numerous hazardous conditions exist on commercial, residential, or public properties that can result in slips, trips, or falls. These cases can also involve:

Being struck by falling objects
Electrocution
Animal attacks
Inadequate security
Swimming pool accidents
Toxic exposure
Other severe or fatal injuries

While premises liability cases vary, they share a common element: the premises owner (or a responsible party) failed to maintain a safe environment, leading to serious harm to one or more individuals. Premises liability cases often occur on properties such as:

Retail stores
Shipping centers
Grocery stores
Office buildings
Places of employment
Construction sites
Apartment buildings
Hotels and motels
Restaurants
Bars
Clubs
Theme parks
Residential swimming pools
Parking lots
Sidewalks

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

A seemingly minor property accident can result in life-altering injuries, impacting a person's ability to work, earn a living, and enjoy life to the fullest. Examples of debilitating premises liability injuries may include:

Brain and spinal cord injuries
Broken or fractured bones
Torn ligaments and tendons
Paralysis
Internal damage
Burns
Wrongful death

If you have sustained severe injuries due to a fall or other hazardous conditions caused by a property owner's negligence, a Carrollton slip and fall lawyer can assist you in pursuing compensation from the responsible party for the damages suffered.

Who is Legally Liable in Slip and Fall Cases?

Premises liability accidents may involve multiple potentially responsible parties, and determining liability is crucial to a claim but can be highly intricate. To establish liability, our slip and fall attorneys in Carrollton must demonstrate that the property owner or someone in a position of responsibility placed our client at risk due to the unsafe condition of their property. Critical elements of a case include the following:

Unsafe conditions, whether inside or outside a building, were caused by the property owner, an employee, a tenant, or another party responsible for the property's upkeep
The property owner (or other responsible party) knew or should have known about the hazardous conditions but failed to address or warn about them
The owner (or other responsible party) should have been aware of the unsafe conditions

The best defense insurance attorneys understand that prevailing in a premises liability claim requires skill and determination. This is precisely what the McCraw Law Group brings to every case we take.

Can I Appeal a Slip and Fall Case?

The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas serves as the appellate court for slip-and-fall cases in the Carrollton area at the state level. Here’s what you need to know:

This court reviews the judge's record to determine whether the issue of open and obvious is a matter of law
If the court determines that the defect is open and obvious, the individual will lose the case
The only avenue for appeal from that point would be to the Texas Supreme Court, which hears very few cases

As the intermediate court of appeals is bound by records developed at the trial court level, it is crucial for an attorney to effectively address discovery issues and present them properly in the motion for summary judgment.

A committed local attorney would need to demonstrate that there was an error in the trial court that impacted the verdict of the slip-and-fall case.

Our Carrollton Slip and Fall Lawyers Are Here to Help

We are committed to providing the best care and representation to individuals who have lost a family member or experienced life-altering injuries due to unsafe premises. We strive to secure the highest financial recovery for our clients, utilizing commercial liability insurance, homeowners insurance, and other avenues of compensation. Contact us to consult with a skilled Carrollton slip-and-fall accident lawyer who will go above and beyond for you. In a contingency case, you only pay an attorney's fee when you win or settle your case.