The Trip, Slip and Fall Hazards
Las Vegas, Nevada
What are the slip and fall hazards?
People often think that spills on a floor are the only hazardous condition that causes most trip, slip and fall accidents, but this is not always the case.
Other hazardous conditions that can cause a slip and fall accident include:
• Loose mats,
• Rugs,
• Unstable stepladders,
• Scattered pieces of waste,
• Broken floor tiles,
• Poor lighting,
• Broken toilet seats in a bathroom,
• Toys,
• Clutter,
• Broken furniture,
• Trailing cables and cords,
• Unstable handrails,
• Clothing on a floor,
• Falling objects,
• Debris,
• Uneven surfaces, or
• Bad footwear.
Can I sue if slip and fall hazards caused my accident?
If your accident resulted in a severe injury, you end up in a hospital, miss days of work because of your injuries, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case. We helped many clients injured in a slip and fall accident in Las Vegas or other Nevada cities get their full and fair settlement to pay for expensive medical treatment and other damages.
What evidence do you need to prove slip and fall hazards?
The attorneys must have many pictures of the trip, slip and fall hazards and from different angles. Also, photos of the surrounding area where the accident happened, multiple images of your injuries, MRI scans, doctor visit receipts, and eyewitness testimony could help win the case.
Negligence
To file an injury claim and get a fair settlement, the attorney must prove that a) the negligence of the landlord or manager of the business that rents the property caused an accident and b) that the hazardous condition existed a long time before an accident occurred. If the property owner or business manager acted reasonably fast, it could prevent an accident.
Where do the accidents caused by slip and fall hazards happen?
These accidents can happen everywhere - in a hotel lobby, restaurant, swimming pool, grocery stores, Farmer's Market, shopping malls, gas stations, apartment complexes, or any commercial or private property.
If you are partially at fault
Nevada is a comparative negligence state, which means you are still entitled to accident compensation even if you are partially at fault (less than 51%). Often, intoxicated victims fall into this category.
Settlements when the victim has prior injuries
Pre-existing injuries may affect your settlement. The plaintiff is still entitled to accident compensation, but it may lead to a smaller payment in some cases. For further information, call our office at 702-432-1000.
What compensation to expect for an accident caused by trip, slip and fall hazards?
Each case is unique. If your slip and fall accident in Las Vegas or Nevada resulted in a severe injury and you were admitted to a hospital, if your injuries interfere with your ability to perform your work duties, call us. When we know the facts of your case, we can provide you with better recommendations on what to do next and what settlement realistically to expect from your liability claim.
How do lawyers get paid?
We take all trip, slip and fall cases on a contingency basis, which means for you - if we cannot get your settlement money, we don't get paid, and you don't owe us anything.
We can help
Every year our office handles hundreds of accident liability claims. Slip and fall hazards cause many of them.
To discuss your situation, call our office at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a slip and fall attorney.
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We serve Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Clark County, North Las Vegas, and other Nevada cities.
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Last updated on January 31, 2024.
