Junction City Slip and Fall Attorney

Whether you’re checking out a local business or visiting a friend, you expect that the premises you enter will be safe. Unfortunately, some property owners are more careful about maintaining a hazard-free environment than others are.

Slipping and falling on a wet floor or tripping on a cracked floorboard might not seem like a major event. However, some falls result in serious injuries — and when they do, negligent property owners should be held accountable. After seeking medical care, the next step is contacting a Junction City slip and fall attorney.

Common Causes of Slips and Falls

Even seemingly small hazards can cause major injuries. Here’s a look at some common situations that ultimately lead to slip and fall personal injury lawsuits.

Wet Floors

Wet floors are the best-known cause of slip and fall injuries. For example, if a store’s floor has just been mopped, a reasonable business owner would understand that the wet floor is a hazard. They would then put out “wet floor” signs, rope off the area, or otherwise make it clear to customers that they should take caution. If you were to slip and fall on a clearly marked wet floor, you may not be able to recover compensation since the business owner took steps to alert you to the hazard. However, if you fall on a completely unmarked wet floor, you may have an easier time proving the business owner was negligent. That means you would likely have a stronger case.

Ice

Each winter, icy sidewalks lead to countless slip and fall injury claims. Business owners (and owners of private property who invite guests) are responsible for shoveling snow, putting down salt, or otherwise keeping walkways free of ice.

Uneven Flooring

Most people take for granted that the floors they walk on will be safe. Even a piece of rumpled carpet or an uneven floorboard can be enough to lead to a significant injury.

Obstructions in Walkways

If you’ve ever tripped on an extension cord, you know how easy it is to miss obstructions on the ground. Not every person who trips on a cord, box, or merchandise will be seriously injured, but someone who lands wrong could fracture a bone or suffer a similarly serious injury.

How a Junction City Slip and Fall Attorney Can Help

Your Guide Through the Legal System

Many people who suffer slip and fall injuries — especially on commercial property — get a call from the negligent party’s insurance company soon after the accident. While the insurance company might offer a settlement during this call, you should never accept without talking to an attorney. The company might be giving a very low offer in hopes that you’ll take it because you don’t know what your case is worth.

When you work with a slip and fall attorney, you can build a stronger case for receiving the full financial compensation you deserve. An experienced attorney can help you in a number of ways:

• Accurately valuing your case
• Gathering evidence to support your case
• Negotiating with the negligent party’s insurance company
• If necessary, arguing your case in court.

If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall, consult a personal injury lawyer before you speak to the negligent party’s insurance company. Call Palmer Law Group at (785) 233-1836 for a free consultation with a Junction City slip and fall lawyer.

FAQ

Like most people who are considering filing a slip and fall lawsuit, you probably have some questions. These are some of the most common questions our new clients ask us.

How do I know how much my case is worth?

If you have suffered serious injuries because someone else failed to maintain their property safely, you may be able to recover compensation. However, because so many variables go into the valuation of a case, the only way to know how much your case may be worth is to set up a consultation with an experienced Junction City slip and fall attorney.

How much does it cost to work with your slip and fall attorneys?

Our team works on a contingency basis. This means that we only receive compensation if you do. You pay nothing up front. Instead, you agree to pay us a portion of any compensation we recover for you. If your case is not successful, you pay us nothing.

Will my case go to court?

Most slip and fall cases are settled outside of court. However, if we cannot negotiate a settlement you find acceptable, we are fully prepared to take your case to court.

Can I be compensated for pain and suffering?

You could be compensated for pain and suffering — as long as you have quantifiable losses as well. For example, if you slip and fall and have a serious injury that requires hospitalization, you can ask for your pain and distress to be considered in any settlement. However, if you have no physical injuries, you likely will not be able to receive compensation for pain and suffering alone.

We’re committed to fighting for your right to compensation, but we’re also here to offer you the support and understanding you deserve. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

Why Choose Us?

When It Comes to Your Case, Experience Matters

If you have suffered a serious slip and fall injury because of another person’s negligence, you deserve financial compensation. You also deserve quality legal representation from an experienced personal injury attorney. Palmer Law Group has been seeking justice for injured people since 1980, and our attorneys have more than six decades of combined experience. You don’t have to take our word for it; our case results speak for themselves.

If you have been hurt in a slip and fall that someone else caused, don’t wait — call us at (785) 233-1836 or get in touch online to set up your free consultation.