Nashville Slip and Fall Lawyer

Whether you are walking in a grocery store, at the home of a friend, or on a sidewalk in Nashville, something could cause you to lose your footing. It might be a broken sidewalk in need of repair, a loose step on a staircase, or a slippery liquid on the floor. Whatever the case, these can all easily become the cause of slip-and-fall accidents. In all such situations and many more, the common thread is someone’s negligence. 

Have you experienced a personal injury in a slip-and-fall accident? Did your accident occur because of someone else’s negligence? We may be able to help. 

Slip-and-fall accidents can be challenging to establish. Property owners and other responsible parties may attempt to shift or avoid accountability. However, an attorney with our law firm in Nashville can help you get the restitution you need. Please contact the team at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers for a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. 

Contact us toll-free at 800-800-4600. There is always someone ready to take your call. You can also fill out the contact form on this page, and we can contact you.

A solid, well-built handrail can help a person successfully ascend a steep stairway. Similarly, steady and resolute legal counsel can help a slip and fall victim. With a premises liability lawyer, it is possible for you to get the compensation you require.

A lawyer who is perceptive and experienced can help you avoid mistakes and distractions. Such errors could be detrimental to your premises liability case. To lessen the legal anxiety for you, one of our capable Nashville slip and fall attorneys can help you. With our assistance, it is possible to prove that a negligent property owner is responsible for your injuries. How?

In slip-and-fall accidents, the establishment of four key elements is essential to determine negligence in a case of premises liability. An attorney with our law firm can assist you in confirming these four elements.

We can help you prove:

1. Duty of care – It must be established that the property owner needed to display a reasonable duty to the injured person. This means that the property owner acts or takes precautions for the safety of the injured person.
2. Breach of duty – The property owner breached his or her duty by acting or failing to act in a certain way to avoid causing injury.
3. Causation – There must be proof and a clear link between the accident and the property owner’s actions or inactions.
4. Damages – Evidence must be provided showing that the accident caused an injury and/or loss to the victim.

At times, a slip-and-fall accident can be the result of someone’s own carelessness or distraction. However, having an experienced lawyer on your side can help you know for sure the cause of your slip-and-fall. We can help you determine whether your accident is the result of a small amount of distraction on your part or the extreme negligence of a property owner.

Many situations can cause a slip-and-fall accident. Among the most common are:

• Wet or icy floors
• Unlevel floors
• Bumpy or uneven sidewalk
• Holes in the floor
• Loose or broken steps
• Missing or faulty handrail
• Insufficient lighting
• Missing warning signs 

Although each accident and injury is unique, there are common injuries that result from slip-and-fall accidents. Frequently, the injuries that are addressed in premises liability cases include:

• Head injuries
• Broken bones
• Hip fractures
• Sprains
• Bruises

The above is not an exhaustive list of all the causes and injuries that are handled in a premises liability case. Please contact our law firm of Hughes & Coleman in Nashville. Together, we can examine and discuss the details of your case during a free consultation.

Often, in premises liability cases, damages can be awarded for incurred monetary expenses connected to the accident and for non-monetary reparations. 

You may be able to receive compensation for the following damages.

Monetary expenses

These are costs connected to your accident and injury which can include your current medical bills and future necessary medical services because of injuries from your fall. Also allowed are the fees related to legal expenses incurred. For example, attorney fees would be considered a monetary expense linked to your accident.

Not to be forgotten are items that were damaged. In a slip-and-fall accident, items such as expensive wristwatches, jewelry, or cellphones, could be damaged or ruined. The cost of replacing or repairing these broken items can also be compensated.

Non-monetary damages

Pain and suffering damages may be awarded. Pain and suffering not only include physical pain, but there could also be mental anxiety suffered. It is possible that the injury may result in the loss of companionship and these unfortunate and unpleasant consequences deserve to be compensated.

Punitive damages

Depending on the circumstances, punitive damages may also be awarded. The purpose of these damages is to reprimand property owners for their negligence. 

When are punitive damages pursued? It depends on the case. Perhaps the responsible party was casual or indifferent to his responsibility to prevent a dangerous environment from existing on the property for which he/she is responsible.

The injuries and the pain an accident can cause varies for each person. To know for certain the types of compensation you may qualify to receive, please speak with an attorney with Hughes & Coleman. Our lawyers can use our in-depth understanding of the law and our prudence to help our clients obtain the most compensation they qualify to receive.