What You Need To Know
Don't let the insurance company kick you while you're down
A slip and fall accident involves issues of premises liability.
- In most cases, the person(s) or entity who controls the premises has a duty to make sure that the premises are maintained in a reasonably safe manner.
- The controller of the premises may be the proprietor, owner, resident, tenant, or some other person depending upon the particular facts of the case.
A slip and fall accident lawyer can help you secure compensation for medical bills and other traumatic expenses.
Be sure to call Cluff Injury Lawyers, if you get into an accident on another's property.
If you've been injured in a Slip and Fall, then you already know that they cause some very real problems for their victims, including:
Health Problems. When you have been injured in a slip and fall, that is someone else's fault, you need to get all of the treatment that your doctor recommends. It is also very important to get any imaging studies she requests. It is important for your recovery and it is important evidence to give to the at-fault party's insurance company.
Financial problems due to medical bills lost wages and missed work. Often injured parties have to arrange for and pay for child care so that they can get the medical treatments they need.
Legal problems. One of the most difficult legal issues that slip and fall victims face is that they are often called liars by the people that should be paying for their injuries. That is where we come in. We will need to collect available video footage, witness statements, and other evidence. We are skilled at proving liability in slip and fall cases. It is important to call us immediately after your slip and fall accident. Evidence has to be requested and preserved.
Practical Problems. When you are severely injured, it seems as though every day brings a new challenge. It can be too painful to reach over the side of a crib to pick up your infant. Activities you once looked forward to become painful and stressful.
Emotional Problems. All of the previous four types of problems on this list can lead to emotional problems. It is important to stay aware of those feelings and seek treatment if necessary.
But there is another type of problem that is perhaps more scary than any of the types of problems listed above. It is the Hidden Problem. You simply don't know what you don't know.
“You simply don't know
what you don't know.”
When you make a personal injury claim, you are surrounded by traps for the unwary. On the page below (and throughout this website), you will find information that will educate you as to some of the issues that you are likely to face in your personal injury claim.
It is valuable information, but it is no substitute for a lawyer. If you want the best possible outcome on your personal injury claim, then you need to be represented by an experienced aggressive attorney.
Slip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of emergency room visits in the state of Arizona.
According to research conducted by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than a million Americans are hospitalized annually as a result of slip/trip and fall accidents.
Arizona businesses and Arizona property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises free from dangerous safety hazards.
All too often, property owners fail to live up to their duties.
At Cluff Injury Lawyers, our Phoenix slip and fall attorneys are dedicated to helping injured victims fight for fair compensation. If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Maricopa County, we can help you hold the negligent business or property owner liable.
Common Dangerous Conditions
Slip and fall (or trip and fall) accidents can occur in a wide variety of different ways. In most cases, the victim slips or trips as a result of a safety hazard that was on the premises. Some of the most common examples of hazards that our Phoenix slip and fall accident attorneys see include:
- Wet floor
- Unreasonably slippery surface
- Uneven surface
- Hidden tripping hazard
- Failure to warn of a hazard such as a slippery or uneven surface
- Negligent floor maintenance
- Irregular steps
- Inadequate lighting (illumination)
- Inadequate or broken handrails
- Distracting views
- Loose floor covering
- Eroded treads
- Misplaced objects
- Debris
- Unsupervised or unattended hazards
- Un-cleaned spills (especially in grocery stores or restaurants)
- Overcrowding
- Failure to supervise guests
- Trampling
- Flying objects
We have been fighting for victims of Slip and Falls for more than 25 years.
Contrary to popular opinion, slip and fall (or trip and fall) accidents can be deadly serious. A serious slip and fall is no laughing matter; the victim may sustain devastating, life-altering injuries.
The accident may also have a devastating impact on loved ones. You may be entitled to money for doctor bills, hospital bills, ambulance bills, physical therapy, and rehabilitation bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
You Deserve Full Compensation
In Arizona, slip and fall accident victims are entitled to recover money for the full value of their damages. Unfortunately, Phoenix businesses and their large insurance providers are known to be aggressive when settling claims. You should expect that the insurance company will try to push you into an unfair settlement offer. At Cluff Injury Lawyers, our Phoenix slip and fall accident lawyers are committed to helping victims maximize their compensation. You may be able to recover for:
- Emergency room fees;
- Ongoing medical treatment;
- Physical therapy;
- Medication;
- Medical equipment;
- Lost wages;
- Loss of earning potential;
- Pain and suffering;
- Disfigurement; and
- Loss of life enjoyment.