Slip and Fall Lawyers - Hughes & Coleman

Slip and Fall Lawyers in Kentucky & Tennessee

Slip-and-fall accidents remain a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults, while these incidents affect people of all ages across Tennessee and Kentucky. Medical expenses, missed work, and resistance from property owners often follow slip and fall injuries.

At Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, our slip and fall lawyers in Tennessee and Kentucky, with more than 40 years of attorney-led experience, have guided injured individuals through each stage of a fall injury claim while pursuing fair compensation.

Slip and Fall Claims: What You Must Prove

Slip-and-fall claims in Tennessee and Kentucky depend on more than the fact that a fall occurred. Courts and insurance carriers examine whether a property owner failed to maintain safe premises and whether that failure directly caused harm. A successful claim requires proof showing a hazardous condition existed, the property owner knew or should have known about the danger, and reasonable steps were not taken to correct or warn against the risk.

Falls continue to cause severe injuries nationwide. High rates of hip fractures and emergency department visits linked to falls show how quickly a single incident can lead to long-term medical complications, lost mobility, and lasting financial strain for injured individuals and their families.

How Quickly Time Can Work Against You

After a fall, time often favors the property owner. Hazardous conditions may be repaired within hours, surveillance footage can disappear within days, and witness memories can fade quickly. Prompt medical care also strengthens the connection between the fall and resulting injuries. Early legal guidance helps preserve critical proof before insurers challenge credibility or causation.

How to Build a Strong Slip-and-Fall Case

Strong slip-and-fall cases rely on detailed documentation and strategic preparation from the start.

Evidence to secure in the first 24 hours

Clear photographs or videos capturing the dangerous condition from multiple angles
Incident reports created by store management, landlords, or property staff
Names and contact information for witnesses who observed the fall or hazard
Medical records linking injuries directly to the incident
Footwear and clothing worn at the time of the fall

Common defenses property owners use

Property owners and insurers often attempt to limit responsibility by arguing:

The hazardous condition appeared moments before the fall
The danger appeared open and obvious to a reasonable person
Improper footwear caused the fall rather than the premises condition
Routine inspections occurred shortly before the incident

Attorneys counter these defenses through maintenance logs, surveillance review, expert analysis, and timeline reconstruction showing how long the hazard existed.

How comparative fault can affect a Tennessee recovery

Tennessee applies a comparative fault framework in civil actions involving multiple defendants. Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-11-107, when more than one defendant is found liable, each defendant is severally liable only for the percentage of damages attributed to them by the trier of fact. Courts do not impose joint liability for damages under this system. The doctrines of vicarious liability and respondeat superior remain unaffected, and fault is allocated by the trier of fact based on the evidence presented.

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What Do Slip & Fall Lawyers Do?

Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property, whether public or private. Unfortunately, some of these owners allow for unreasonable and unnecessary risks to exist. A slip and fall injury attorney can help victims of these types of accidents recover compensation and protect their rights.

How Can Hughes & Coleman Personal Injury Lawyers Help If You’ve Experienced a Slip and Fall?

Investigate the accident and gather evidence, including medical records, medical bills, and proof of lost wages.
Determine and document the hazardous condition that caused the slip and fall.
Locate and speak to witnesses who may know about the hazardous condition, the property owner’s negligence, or your injuries.
Evaluate your slip and fall case and the appropriate compensation.
Settle your fall case or file a fall lawsuit on your behalf.

Hughes & Coleman Fighting for Slip-and-Fall Victims Across Tennessee and Kentucky

Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers has advocated for slip-and-fall victims across Tennessee and Kentucky. Call 800-800-4600 for a free consultation and take the next step toward protecting your recovery after a slip-and-fall injury.

Slip and Fall Lawyers You Can Trust

Over $1 Billion Recovered for Our Clients

We strive to help our clients achieve the results they deserve from their injury claims.

We Don’t Get Paid Until You Get Paid

We don’t charge fees in the event that you are unable to recover compensation.

Helping Accident Victims for Over 40 Years

Let us handle the legal red tape while you and your family spend time healing.

Truck Accident

$12 Million

initially offered: ZERO

Our team secured a $12 million jury verdict for a man severely injured by a negligent commercial truck driver in Nashville, TN. The insurance company initially denied the claim, then later offered $50,000.

Jury Verdict Alert

$6.7 Million

initially offered: ZERO

Our team secured a jury verdict for our client injured by a negligent tow truck company. The insurer initially denied liability, later offering $1 million in policy limits. We rejected it and convinced the jury to award our client $6,700,000.

Head-On Collision

$349,500

initially offered: $40,000

The Hughes & Coleman team was able to secure a $349,500 settlement for a Kentucky client injured in a head-on collision. The settlement was over eight times the original offer from the insurance company, $40,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents affect people of all ages, with older adults facing the highest risk of serious injury. Falls caused “83% of hip fracture deaths and 88% of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures”, according to recent data. Falls also remain the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, “responsible for 49% of TBI-related emergency visits in children and 81% in adults aged 65 and older”. In Kentucky, falls result in more than 130,000 emergency room visits and at least 8,700 hospitalizations each year.

A slip and fall accident can occur from:

Slippery or wet floors
Weather conditions like snow or ice
Steep stairwells or walkways
Staircases with broken handrails
Chipped, cracked, or broken stairs
Lack of warning signs of a wet floor or dangerous walkways
Sudden difference in the type of walking surface or level
Poor lighting conditions
Cracks on the curb or sidewalks

Slip and fall accidents are often preventable. Determining how and why the accident happened is very important. To prove negligence, hire an experienced slip and fall attorney as soon as possible. Gathering evidence is extremely important in slip and fall cases.

Evidence such as surveillance footage, witness statements, photos of the dangerous conditions, and the accident report can be time sensitive. The investigation of a premises liability case is different than a typical car accident case. It is important to seek the medical help you need, contact a slip and fall lawyer, and avoid speaking to an insurance adjuster.

If a slip and fall accident occurred, contact experienced fall injury attorneys as soon as possible. Our slip and fall lawyers can help you get compensation by filing a fall claim or a fall lawsuit, depending on the circumstances. Call Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers at 866-474-0689 for a free consultation.

Fall victims may sustain one or more of the following serious injuries:

Broken bones or dislocations
Bruises, cuts, or lacerations
Sprains or torn muscles and ligaments
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Back injury
Broken clavicle or shoulder injury
Internal injuries
Whiplash or other neck injuries

The severity of your slip and fall injury, including the type of medical attention you need and the amount of medical expenses you incur, play a role in determining what you are entitled to in compensation. Fall accident attorneys can help you evaluate your fall claim and help you get fair compensation.

Contact the experienced slip and fall lawyers at Hughes & Coleman to see if a property owner can be held liable for your fall injury.

To get compensation for the injuries you sustained from the slip and fall accident, you must prove four elements:

Duty – The business or property owner has a duty to keep you safe.
Breach of duty – The property owner failed to provide safe premises. This can happen when the property owner allows hazardous conditions to exist or fails to place warning signs, for example.
Causation – Your accident happened because of the property owner’s conduct.
Damages – The slip and fall caused you to be injured.

Medical Bills: You may obtain compensation for your bills if you have suffered a slip and fall injury. People with serious injuries will likely incur future medical bills too.
Lost Wages: Property owners can be held liable for your loss of wages if your injury results in a temporary or permanent inability to work.
Non-Economic Damages: A premises liability lawsuit can also help with compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of consortium. In Tennessee, the injured person is limited in the amount they can recover for non-economic damages. In personal injury cases, you are usually only allowed up to $750,000 in non-economic damages.
There are exceptions to this cap, such as in cases of catastrophic injury. In those situations, the cap increases to $1,000,000 if the plaintiff sustained a catastrophic injury (spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia; amputation of two hands, two feet, or one of each; or third-degree burns over 40% percent of the body). Another exception would be in the wrongful death of a parent of minor children if the parent had lawful rights of custody and visitation. A personal injury lawyer with experience in premises liability claims can help you determine if these exceptions apply to your case.
Punitive Damages: In rare circumstances, property owners’ conduct may be so wrongful that extra damages may be awarded. These damages are designed to punish the property owner for their actions and deter similar conduct from happening again in the future. Punitive damages are capped in Tennessee. The amount an injured party can recover in Tennessee for punitive damages depends on the circumstances of the slip and fall case.

If you would like to know which damages you can get compensation for or would like to learn more about fall injury lawsuits, call our personal injury attorneys for a free consultation.