Slip and Fall

Jacksonville Injury Lawyers – Premises Liability Cases

When unreasonably dangerous conditions inside a building, such as slippery floors, poorly lit stairwells, uneven flooring, loose steps and other hazards, cause people to slip and fall, serious injuries can result.  Such injuries can also occur outside, because of holes in the ground or crevices in parking lot pavement, as well as ice and snow on building steps or sidewalks.  These types of accidents are referred to as slip and fall, or premises liability cases.

The owner of the premises, such as property or a building, is responsible for maintaining the property and keeping it safe.  When unsafe conditions cause fires, accidents or otherwise result in injury, they may be held liable.

If you have been injured and believe the owner of the premises was negligent, speaking with a personal injury lawyer at Fallgatter Farmand & Catlin can help you determine whether you have a case.  We must be able to prove that the owner actually created the hazard or knew about it and failed to take responsibility during what would be considered a reasonable amount of time after the hazard’s discovery. The success of a slip and fall claim relies on establishing negligence on the part of the property owner.  That is where your attorney can help you.

While many slips and falls only result in minor injuries, when serious injury occurs, it becomes worth your while to see if legal assistance can help defray medical costs, lost wages and other expenses, and compensation for your pain.  At no cost or obligation, please contact us online, or call our office at  (904) 353-5800 to arrange a consultation with a personal injury lawyer at our firm.