{"id":800,"date":"2022-08-08T03:31:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T03:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/?page_id=800"},"modified":"2023-11-03T10:45:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:45:59","slug":"slip-and-fall-accidents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/slip-and-fall-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn More About Slip\/Trip &#038; Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"800\" class=\"elementor elementor-800\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-250cdca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"250cdca\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f9bf08\" data-id=\"0f9bf08\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5375f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5375f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SLIP\/TRIP & FALL CASES LAWYERS IN ALABAMA<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67af918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67af918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Slip\/Trip & Fall Attorneys<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df9dded elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df9dded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-fall-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-809\" alt=\"Slip\/Trip &amp; Fall Attorneys\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-fall-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-fall-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-fall-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-fall.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e61ea3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e61ea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Have you been seriously <a href=\"\/learn-more-about-injuries-to-children\/\">injured<\/a> on someone else&#8217;s property and are not sure who is to blame? A premises liability case involves someone being injured on the property of another. A typical case is one in which someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else&#8217;s property. If you&#8217;ve sustained injury, you should enlist help from a premises liability lawyer immediately.<\/p><p>Find out what everyone should know before talking to the insurance adjuster, hiring an attorney or signing any forms. Request a FREE copy of Mr. Petro\u2019s book:\u00a0<strong>The Truth About <a href=\"\/big-mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-personal-injury-case-for-a-better-settlement\/\">Personal Injury<\/a> Claims In Alabama: Secrets The Insurance Companies Don\u2019t Want You To Know.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5609005 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5609005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Premises Liability?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8657296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8657296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Under Alabama\u2019s premises liability laws, owners must maintain their property and take reasonable steps to keep their visitors safe. When a property owner or manager fails to do this, they may become financially responsible for the injured visitor\u2019s damages, including:<\/p><ul><li>Lost wages and income<\/li><li>Medical bills<\/li><li>Property damage<\/li><li>Pain and suffering<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>However, property owners don\u2019t have to protect everyone to the same extent. Before you file a claim, you\u2019ll need to evaluate the duty of care that applies in your case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5af3424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5af3424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Negligence And Duty Of Care<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4808327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4808327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most Alabama premises liability claims focus on the property owner or manager\u2019s negligence (rather than intentional acts). To be negligent, they must have owed you a duty of care but failed to meet it, causing your injuries and damages. Depending on the nature of your visit to the property, this duty of care will vary.<\/p><p><strong>Invitee:<\/strong>\u00a0Invitees are owed the highest standard of care. You are an invitee if you were invited onto the property for a commercial purpose. Some of the most common invitees are business customers. Property owners must inspect their premises, identify hazards, fix them, and warn invitees of any potential dangers.<\/p><p><strong>Licensee:<\/strong>\u00a0Most licensees are social guests at someone\u2019s property. These individuals were invited to the premises, but not for a commercial purpose. The owner must fix known hazards and warn you of dangers but does not have a duty to inspect their property.<\/p><p><strong>Trespasser:<\/strong>\u00a0If you entered a property without an invitation (either explicit or implicit), you are a trespasser. Unfortunately, property owners owe trespassers a very low duty of care. Under some circumstances, they must warn you about known dangers.<\/p><p><strong>Child Trespassers:<\/strong>\u00a0Sometimes, children regularly cut through properties or are enticed by attractive nuisances like swimming pools. If property owners should have known of the risk of an injury to a child, they may be liable for damages \u2014 even if the child trespassed.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re unsure which category of visitor you or your loved one falls into, contact an experienced Alabama premises liability lawyer at Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys today. We\u2019ll help you understand your legal rights and what you should do next.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9690d06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9690d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types Of Premises Liability Injuries Cases We Handle<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d4a53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d4a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys, we handle all varieties of Alabama premises liability claims, including:<\/p><ul><li>Slip and fall accidents<\/li><li>Trip and fall accidents<\/li><li>Negligent or inadequate <a href=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/3-tips-to-getting-your-security-deposit-back\/\">security<\/a><\/li><li>Attacks and sexual assault<\/li><li>Drowning and swimming pool accidents<\/li><li>Animal attacks<\/li><li>Fires and explosions<\/li><li>Exposure to chemicals or toxins<\/li><\/ul><p>Every case is different and deserves a personalized evaluation from a premises liability lawyer. That\u2019s why we offer free, no-risk initial consultations at Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys. To get our fair and honest assessment of your claim and its value, contact our office today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efa7f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efa7f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Causes Of Alabama Premises Liability Injuries<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f61076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f61076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bt_bb_text\"><p>To a have valid premises liability claim in Alabama, you must be able to prove that the property owner failed in his or her duty to maintain the property in a condition reasonably safe from hazards, including following all building codes. You must show that the hazard existed, it caused your injuries, and the property owner knew or should have known of the hazard and failed to repair the hazard or warn you of its presence.<\/p><p>Examples of hazards may include:<\/p><ul><li>Wet and slippery floors<\/li><li>Objects on floors<\/li><li>Hidden dangers<\/li><li>Insufficient security measures<\/li><li>Defective flooring or carpeting<\/li><li>Defective stairways, escalators, or elevators<\/li><li>Missing railings<\/li><li>Insufficient protections around swimming pools, hot tubs, or their dangerous drain systems<\/li><li>Improperly stored chemicals<\/li><li>Poor lighting in parking lots, near walkways, or in buildings<\/li><\/ul><p>Your case and situation are unique, and they deserve a customized analysis. If you believe that your injuries were caused by a negligent property owner or manager, call an Alabama premises liability lawyer at Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys today. We can help you understand your claims\u2019 strengths and legal options.<\/p><p><strong><em>\u201cI was referred by a friend to Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys. I cannot say enough about Mark and the way he handled my case. He was always there when I had questions and I was very pleased with the settlement he got for me. If I ever have a need for a lawyer again I wouldn\u2019t second guess consulting with him again.\u201d Clint Hoskins.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0239526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0239526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Must You Prove In A Slip And Fall Case?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed03453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ed03453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1024x1007.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-814\" alt=\"slip and fall attorney birmingham al\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1024x1007.webp 1024w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-300x295.webp 300w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-768x755.webp 768w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip.webp 1302w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d005a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65d005a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bt_bb_text\"><p>One of the most common types of premises liability claims is a slip and fall. Many of these injuries happen at businesses, where an invitee falls due to wet or slippery floors, ice, uneven floors or terrain, poor lighting, or other hazards. While the term \u201cslip and fall\u201d may sound minor, it can cause serious injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and <a href=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/knee-injury\/\">damage to the knees<\/a>, back, and shoulders.<\/p><p>Unlike some premises liability claims, slip and fall victims typically must prove that the business has either actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard. When you work with Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys, we take a hands-on approach to this analysis. We carefully investigate the evidence surrounding our client&#8217;s slip and falls, reviewing records, talking to witnesses, and analyzing other data. Our only goals are to hold at-fault business owners accountable and protect our client&#8217;s interests.<\/p><p>Many businesses aggressively fight slip and fall cases. They try to use <a href=\"\/understanding-alabamas-negligence-laws\/\">Alabama\u2019s contributory negligence law<\/a>, which denies a victim compensation if they were even 1% at fault for their injuries, as a weapon. They also look for violations of Alabama&#8217;s two-year statute of limitations or filing deadline. If there are weaknesses in your claim or you make mistakes, the property owner and their <a href=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/5-things-the-insurance-company-doesnt-want-you-to-know-about-yoir-personal-injury-case\/\">insurance company<\/a> will use them to reduce or deny your compensation.<\/p><p>To fight back, you need an aggressive slip and fall lawyer at your side. At Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys, we understand insurance companies&#8217; tactics and how to respond to them. If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a slip and fall, contact our office today. An Alabama slip and fall lawyer who will listen to your story, and evaluate your claims. All initial consultations are free and confidential.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42411a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f42411a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact An Alabama Premises Liability Lawyer<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b295da elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2b295da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1-1024x1007.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-813\" alt=\"Slip\/Trip &amp; Fall Attorneys\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1-1024x1007.webp 1024w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1-300x295.webp 300w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1-768x755.webp 768w, https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slip-trip-1.webp 1302w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331bef6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"331bef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bt_bb_text\"><p>If you are looking for an experienced premises liability attorney in the Alabama area, call Mark at Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys P.C.<\/p><p><strong>Call us at 205-509-2803 for a Complimentary, 30 minute, Premises Liability Injury Claim Strategy Session. A $200 Value.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>*30 DAY CLIENT SERVICE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE*<\/strong>\u00a0AT ANY TIME DURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF OUR REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT YOU ARE NOT 100% COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE WAY WE TREAT YOU AND THE WAY WE ARE HANDLING YOUR CASE YOU CAN ASK US TO RETURN YOUR FILE WITH NO FEES OWED, NO EXPENSES OWED, NO QUESTIONS.<\/p><p>Petro Accident &amp; Injury Attorneys is a respected <a href=\"\/auto-truck-accident-law__trashed\/alabama-hit-run-laws\/\">Alabama personal injury law<\/a> firm that focuses on serious and complex injuries, including premises liability and slip and fall claims. We give our clients personalized care, practical advice, and demand accountability of wrongdoers. If you are looking for an experienced premises liability attorney in the Alabama area, contact us today.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SLIP\/TRIP &#038; FALL CASES LAWYERS IN ALABAMA Slip\/Trip &#038; Fall Attorneys Have you been seriously injured on someone else&#8217;s property and are not sure who is to blame? A premises liability case involves someone being injured on the property of another. 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