Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
FACTORS THAT AFFECT SLIP AND FALL SETTLEMENTS
Several factors play key roles in determining settlement outcomes, and knowing what they are can give you some clarity as you navigate this process.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents
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Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
What Happens When You Slip and Fall on Government Property?
Texas government has written itself special rules to reduce liability in such cases. You could make the argument this reduces the burden on taxpayers.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
$250,000 Settlement by Attorney for Leg Injury from Fall in Dallas, TX
The mediation was hard fought but ultimately resulted in a settlement that we were exceedingly pleased with. A $250,000 recovery on less than $25,000 in medical bills is quite an accomplishment.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
What You Need for a Successful Slip And Fall Suit
Typically, property owners defend themselves by showing you were at least partially responsible for your own injuries. For example, if you were talking on your phone when you slipped.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
Attorney Settles Shoulder Injury Slip & Fall in Dallas, TX for $125,000
We presented a very strong case to the mediator and negotiated a fantastic settlement after many hours of discussions. I was especially pleased with the amount of the settlement given the client’s fairly low recoverable medical bills.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
$100,000 Settlement for Concussion Injury Trip & Fall Accident in Plano, TX
The landowner had a duty under well-established Texas law to warn him of the dangerous condition or to make safe the condition since it posed an unreasonable risk which the landowner knew of or should have discovered upon a reasonable inspection of the premises.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
Precautions to Prevent Being Sued for a Slip and Fall Injury
So if you’re a business, when you clean floors, make sure you put up appropriate warning signage. Fill in those potholes and cracks. Look for and repair/improve anything that could be labeled a dangerous condition.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
How Long Do You Have to Bring Forth a Slip and Fall Claim?
How long do you have to take action on that if you want to file an injury claim? It depends on where you fell.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
What Does “Should Have Known” about a Dangerous Condition Mean?
To win a claim or case like this, you will need to demonstrate the store knew about the dangerous condition (actual knowledge) or that they should have known about the dangerous condition (constructive knowledge).
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
How Texas Law Works When You Slip-and-Fall At Your Job
When you slip and fall at your work in Texas, law gets complicated. If you thought law was already confusing, it gets even more so. This is because Texas doesn’t require companies to carry workers’ compensation.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
3 Most Commonly Asked Questions about Slip and Fall Cases
Most Texans are honest citizens like yourself, just looking for fair compensation in the event they’ve been injured due to the negligence of a person or business. After all, if someone else’s carelessness causes your injuries, they should help you cover them.
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
Slips, Trips, Falls – When Can’t You File an Injury Claim?
You can be partially, or even mostly, negligent yourself. Remember: If you’re an invitee on the premises you have enhanced legal rights as compared to a more licensee or trespasser. Invitees can recover damages even if they were comparatively negligent as long as their own negligence does not exceed 50%.
Phoenix, AZ
Accident Date:
Sun, 12/18/2016