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SLIP AND FALL LAWYER
Slip and fall lawyer in Chattanooga
You went to a store, a restaurant or someone's property and left hurt. If the owner failed to keep the place safe, you may have a claim.
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The basics
When a property owner fails to keep you safe
Property owners and businesses have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they ignore a hazard they knew about, or should have known about, people get hurt. Falls can mean broken bones, head injuries, back and spine injuries, and months away from work.
We help people injured in slip and fall and other premises liability cases across Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley. We look at what happened, who was responsible, and what the other side will argue, then build your case around the facts.
Common causes of slip and fall injuries
- Wet or freshly mopped floors with no warning sign
- Spills in grocery stores, restaurants and big-box stores
- Broken or uneven stairs, sidewalks and parking lots
- Poor lighting in stairwells, garages and walkways
- Loose carpets, damaged flooring and clutter in aisles
- Ice and snow that was never cleared
- Inadequate security that leads to an attack on the property
What we need to prove
These cases often come down to whether the owner knew about the danger, or should have found and fixed it, and did nothing. We look for evidence such as inspection and cleaning logs, security video, incident reports, and witness accounts. Video and logs are often overwritten quickly, so the earlier you call, the better.
What to do after a fall
- Get medical care right away and follow your doctor's advice
- Report the fall to the manager or owner and ask for an incident report
- Take photos of the spot where you fell, your shoes and your injuries
- Get names and numbers of any witnesses
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company before talking to a lawyer
Blame and your claim
Insurance companies often argue the injured person was not paying attention. In Tennessee, if you are partly at fault your compensation can be reduced, and in some cases barred. That is one more reason to have someone on your side early. [Allen to confirm wording]
You pay nothing unless we win
There are no upfront costs to start. Our fee comes from the recovery. [Confirm exact fee wording with Allen]
This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Hurt in a fall on someone else's property?
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