Claremore Attorneys Fight for Slip and Fall Victims

Oklahoma firm seeks compensation for clients in premises liability cases

According to the government, more than a million Americans are injured in slip and fall accidents every year. If you are part of this unfortunate statistic, you know that these incidents can be painful and expensive. In the worst cases, people who slip or trip suffer catastrophic harm and even death. Price Law, P.C. in Claremore represents Oklahomans who have been hurt in slip and fall accidents on someone else’s property because the party in control of the premises did not take proper precautions. Our experienced attorneys press to hold defendants liable by obtaining compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages available under state law.   

Causes of slip and fall injuries

Slip and fall injuries can occur in numerous different ways. Some of the most frequently cited causes in these cases include:

• Wet floors — Spilled liquid on a restaurant or supermarket floor becomes dangerous if it is not picked up immediately. You could also slip and fall on a walking surface that has recently been cleaned or one that is slick due to wet weather.
• Unmarked obstructions — Even a small bump or an object left on the ground could cause someone to trip. If these obstructions cannot be removed, they should be marked clearly by the party in control of the premises so that visitors know to step around the hazard.
• Cracked pavement — A sidewalk or parking lot that is not properly maintained presents a danger to pedestrians. Victims of falls on hard ground frequently suffer broken bones and traumatic brain injuries.
• Poor lighting — Indoors or outdoors, areas where visitors are expected to walk should have proper lighting. This can compound the danger associated with another type of slip and fall hazard.
• Lack of handrails — Stairs and other locations where there’s a serious likelihood of a fall should be equipped with handrails in order to limit the danger.

Once you’ve been hurt while you were on a business property or at someone else’s home, you should contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm. Premises liability cases often hinge on the conditions at the time of the accident, and the longer you wait, the tougher it becomes to collect key evidence and locate witnesses.

Property owners’ duty of care in premises liability cases

The duty of care that a property owner owes a visitor depends on whether they were invited to their premises or were allowed to be there. Invitees, such as store customers or guests in someone’s home, have a right to be on the property, and owners must take reasonable measures to remove hazards or warn the invitees about them. Licensees are also permitted to be on the premises, but were not invited there. One example of a licensee is a utility worker making repairs. In these situations, the parties in control of the premises must mark any hidden dangers. Typically, a property owner owes no duty of care to a trespasser, but there are situations where steps should be taken to guard against injuries at a swimming pool or something else that might attract uninvited children. 

You can win damages at trial even if you are partly responsible for your injury, as long as the defendant bears a greater share of the fault. For example, if you trip on a wet floor in a supermarket, but you’re held to be 20 percent at fault because you were looking at your phone, you could still collect 80 percent of the damages you incur based on the defendant’s share of the liability. We are committed to developing the strongest possible case for slip and fall injury plaintiffs and are always ready to push back against insurance companies that try to blame the victim.

Contact an Oklahoma lawyer if you were hurt in a slip and fall  

Price Law, P.C. represents Oklahomans injured as a result of slip and fall accidents on someone else’s property. To speak with an experienced attorney, please call 866-206-1218 or contact us online. Our office is Claremore.