According to Alabama premises liability laws, property owners may be held liable for any injury caused by unsafe conditions on their premises. At Belt Law Firm, we know that slip and fall accidents are the most common claims in premises liability lawsuits. Whether corporate or individual, all property owners need to take appropriate measures to prevent accidents and injuries on their premises.
Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property for mishaps experienced by persons on the property and the resulting injuries. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor.
Belt Law Firm has experienced Alabama premises liability lawyers that can determine whether liability may exist in a particular case and help an injured person recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
If you have been injured, or are the survivor of a family member who has died in a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for medical care, lost wages and other damages. The property owner may be liable if:
- He or she caused the unsafe condition.
- He or she knew about the dangerous condition but did not take steps to correct it
- He or she should have known about the hazard because a reasonable person taking care of the property would have discovered and corrected the dangerous condition.
If you have been injured on someone’s premises you should report your accident to the property owner as soon as possible. Gather names, addresses and the telephone numbers of any eyewitnesses. It is also helpful to take pictures of where your injuries occurred before the property owner can fix the hazard. These photos can serve as evidence of the defective condition of the property on the day of the accident.
It is also important for you to save all evidence related to the fall, including the shoes and clothing you wore, as these items may be important pieces evidence. In addition, photograph any injury immediately after the fall, and when there are any changes, such as swelling or bruising. Immediately seek medical treatment for all injuries and follow all doctors' recommendations for treatment.
Keep copies of all of your medical bills (even those paid by insurance) and off-work slips. You may also want to keep a diary to record your thoughts about your medical treatment or the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. Also, be sure to obtain a copy of any incident report written by the business where you fell.
Belt Law Firm has successfully handled litigation against corporate and individual property owners for slip and fall and other injuries that were sustained on their property. There is never a charge to talk to one of our Alabama slip and fall attorneys.
Our Alabama personal injury attorneys are ready to provide the one on one attention you need and deserve.
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