Little Rock Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers
Experienced representation when property owners fail to protect their customers
When you go shopping, eat at a restaurant, visit a professional office, or just enjoy a community activity, you have the right to assume that the owners of these locations will protect your safety. Property owners have a duty to inspect their property for any dangers that could cause you to slip and fall or trip and fall. Your injuries could range from back pain and broken bones to spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injuries.
At Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC, we have nearly 40 years of experience holding defendants accountable when they prioritize their needs over your health. Our Little Rock slip and fall accident lawyers demand compensation for all your financial damages (such as medical bills and lost income) and all your personal damages (such as pain and suffering).
Our record of recoveries includes an $850,000 settlement in a slip and fall case at a mall.
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How can we help?
- Why do slip and fall accidents happen?
- Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents in Little Rock?
- How do you show that the property owner or others are liable?
- What should I do if I slip and fall away from home?
- What if I slip and fall at work?
- What types of injuries do slip and fall accidents cause in Little Rock?
- What’s the value of my slip and fall case in Arkansas?
- Do you have a Little Rock slip and fall accident lawyer near me?
Why do slip and fall accidents happen?
Slip and fall accidents are accidents that occur while you’re on someone else’s property. Some of the common reasons that you might slip and fall or trip include the following:
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- The floors are wet due to spilled liquids, drinks, or because the floors were just washed.
- It recently rained, and people brought the rain on their shoes into a building.
- A floor has broken tiles, loose carpets, or uneven surfaces.
- There are objects on the floors, such as loose cables, merchandise that hasn’t been stocked on the shelves, or any debris on the floor.
- Torn carpets.
- Staircases that don’t have tight and secure railings.
- A lack of sufficient lighting, making it easy to step where you shouldn’t.
- Many other reasons, depending on the type of business or activity.
Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents in Little Rock?
Generally, the duty of care of a property owner depends on your reason for being on the property:
- Invitees are anyone the property owner invites on their property to benefit either the owner, the visitor, or both. Property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees.
- These are people who have the right to be on someone’s property, but weren’t invited to the property. An example is when someone comes to help you with the packages you just bought or the food you just ordered. Property owners generally must fix known dangers or inform visitors of the dangers.
- Trespasser. Generally, property owners aren’t responsible for slip and fall accidents to anyone who doesn’t have permission to be on the property. Some exceptions, which our Little Rock slip and fall lawyers will explain, may apply. These exceptions include intentional wrongdoing and a child who may be attracted to something on the property, like a hotel or a neighbor’s swimming pool.
At Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC, we file claims against the following people and businesses when they breach their duty to protect visitors:
- Property owners and related parties. The related parties may include landlords, tenants, and maintenance companies.
- All types of business. These include for-profit businesses, non-profits, charities, community organizations, churches, apartments, hotels, malls, retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, professional offices, and many other businesses.
- Construction companies. Construction businesses need to take steps to ensure non-workers don’t walk at or near a construction site. Construction companies may also be liable to contractors (victims can file a personal injury claim) and employees who can file a workers’ compensation claim.
- Inspection and repair companies. These companies may be liable if a property owner hires them to inspect their premises on a regular basis and/or to make timely repairs, and they fail to conduct proper inspections or repairs.
Other defendants may include garbage removal companies, governmental entities, and others who had a duty to protect you from slipping and falling and breached that duty, causing your injuries.
How do you show that the property owner or others are liable?
Our Little Rock premises liability lawyers help slip and fall accident victims in the following ways:
- We work with investigators who investigate the condition of the property where you fell, inquire whether there is any video of your fall, speak with witnesses, and take other steps to help prove the fault of those responsible.
- Speak with building code officials and other authorities about any violations of the local building codes.
- Question the defendants in writing and in person who have information about why you fell and what injuries you suffered.
- Examine any relevant physical evidence, such as notices from other customers about dangerous conditions and any prior repairs to the property.
- Review the full scope and severity of your injuries with your doctors
- Prepare a formal settlement demand and negotiate with the insurance carriers
- Argue your case before a local judge and jury in Pulaski County
What should I do if I slip and fall away from home?
If you or someone with you is able, you should notify the owner of the premises, a supervisor, or a manager. Another customer or someone who works at the property should also be able to help you notify the owner or a person in charge.
You should (or someone for you should) arrange to be seen at a local emergency room or by your family doctor as soon as possible.
If possible, you or someone with you should take pictures of the area where you fell, including focusing on what may have caused your fall. It also helps to take pictures of yourself, with bruises, cuts, bleeding, and all other physical and emotional trauma that you have.
You should not discuss the cause of the accident with the owner, supervisor, or manager.
What if I slip and fall at work?
If you slip and fall at work, you should notify your employer, a supervisor, or a manager that you fell. As we described above, you should seek medical help and take images of your injuries if possible. Don’t discuss the cause of the accident with your employer or the employer’s representatives
What types of injuries do slip and fall accidents cause in Little Rock?
According to the National Safety Council, in 2023, falls were the leading cause of injuries and the second leading cause of deaths in the United States, exceeding the number of injuries and deaths due to vehicle accidents.
Our Little Rock personal injury lawyers handle every type of injury that a slip and fall or trip and fall accident may cause. Common fall injuries include:
- Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Herniated discs, paralysis, whiplash, and other types of spinal cord injuries
- Broken hips, legs, arms, and other body parts
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Cuts, bruises, and lacerations
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Emotional trauma
- Death
What’s the value of my slip and fall case in Arkansas?
Our Little Rock slip and fall injury lawyers demand compensation for all your damages. These damages include:
- Your medical bills of every type
- Your lost income, including permanent disability compensation
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering
- Any property damage
- Any scarring or disfigurement
- The loss of bodily function
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- The inability to enjoy your spouse (called loss of consortium)
We file wrongful death claims for the family members if a fall accident is fatal.
We may also seek punitive damages, which may be awarded in Arkansas if a property owner acts with malice or reckless disregard for safety, such as intentionally creating a hazard.
Comparative negligence
The value of your claim could be reduced if you are found partially responsible – based on your degree of fault. We work aggressively to show that 100 percent of the fault for the accident is due to the negligence of the defendants.
Do you have a Little Rock slip and fall accident lawyer near me?
Yes. Our Little Rock office is located at 15 N McKinley. Suite #250-J. Our office is just a 5-minute walk from the Little Rock Zoo by the Park Plaza Mall. Our personal injury lawyers also consult with clients by phone and online video platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. We visit clients away from our office when necessary.
We’re here to guide you through each step of your claim. Many cases do settle. We’re always ready to try your case in court.
Contact Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC, today
One fall can change your life. Instead of having fun with your family and friends, working at your job, and engaging in your favorite activities, you’re now seeing your doctors and therapists, wondering if your life will ever return to normal. You’re wondering how you’ll pay all your bills. Our Little Rock slip and fall injury lawyers are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve and your future. Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
