Edmond Slip-and-Fall Lawyers

Oklahoma attorneys obtain compensation for injured victims

In Oklahoma, property owners and managers have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When a person in control of a premises ignore hazards, unsuspecting visitors can sustain serious injuries. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in broken bones, head injuries, back injuries and long-term mobility issues that disrupt a person’s daily life and employment. If you were injured due to a hazard on a property, Walsh & Franseen is ready to help. Our Edmond slip-and-fall lawyers have the experience and knowledge necessary to pursue the full compensation your injuries deserve.

Common slip-and-fall hazards on Edmond properties

Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, including grocery stores, apartment complexes, restaurants, office buildings, parking lots and private residences. Common slip-and-fall hazards include wet or freshly mopped floors, spilled liquids, uneven pavement, loose carpeting, broken steps, poor lighting, cluttered walkways and icy surfaces after storms.

Oklahoma premises liability rules for slip and fall injuries

Under Oklahoma law, a property owner’s legal duties depend on the injured person’s status. Visitors can be in one of these three categories:

• Invitee — This is a visitor who is on the property for a reason connected to the owner’s own purposes. Examples are customers in a store, guests at a hotel or visitors to a museum. These visitors are owed the highest duty of care, which includes inspecting the property, repairing known hazards or taking adequate safety precautions and/or giving sufficient warnings
• Licensee — This is someone who visits the property with permission for their own purposes, not for the owner’s benefit. Examples are social guests. These visitors are owed a moderate duty of care. The owner must warn them of known, hidden dangers and avoid willful or wanton harm.
• Trespasser — For an unlawful entrant, the property owner is generally required only to avoid willful or wanton harm.

In a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries suffered on a property, Oklahoma’s comparative negligence rules can reduce recovery if the injured person shares in the fault for the accident.

Proving fault and documenting evidence after an Edmond slip and fall

Successfully pursuing a slip-and-fall claim requires evidence, such as photographs of the hazard, incident reports, witness statements or surveillance footage. This evidence may help prove how long the dangerous condition existed and whether the owner took reasonable steps to address it.

Medical documentation is required to show the severity of the injury. Delays in seeking treatment can suggest an intervening event caused the injury. Our Edmond personal injury attorneys gather and preserve evidence, obtain expert evaluations when needed and connect the hazardous condition to the injuries.

Disputes with insurance companies after a slip-and-fall

Insurance companies frequently challenge slip and fall claims. Defense counsel might attempt to show that the hazard was open and obvious, that the plaintiff ignored clear warnings or that the property owner had no prior notice of the hazard. Insurers may also attempt to minimize injuries or shift blame to the victim. Low settlement offers are common, especially early in the process. Without legal guidance, injured individuals can feel pressured to accept less than their claim is worth. Our slip-and-fall attorneys handle communications with insurers, counter unfair arguments and pursue fair compensation through negotiation or litigation when necessary.

How Edmond slip and fall lawyers support injured victims

Our slip-and-fall attorneys let you focus on restoring your health as we pursue the compensation you deserve. We advocate aggressively through every step of the legal process, assessing and proving damages for medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering. Victims with severe, catastrophic injuries are most in need of effective counsel. If, for example, you have suffered a head injury, an experienced TBI lawyer is better equipped to recover the full compensation for injuries that are permanently disabling and require a lifetime of ongoing medical and personal care. 

Contact our Oklahoma law firm for a free slip-and-fall accident consultation

The personal injury attorneys at Walsh & Franseen in Edmond assist victims of slip-and-fall accidents throughout Oklahoma. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 405-843-7600 or contact us online.