The Most Common Places Slip-and-Falls Happen
Over one million people are injured in slip-and-fall accidents each year. A slip and fall can happen in a public space, outdoors, or at a private residence. It can even happen while you are at work. If you have been injured, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. To be better informed of your rights, it is important that you speak with our Nashville premises liability lawyers.
Where Did Slips-and-Falls Occur?
Slips and falls may happen at any time at any of the following venues:
- Grocery stores
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Amusement parks
- Parking garages
- Shopping centers
- Apartment buildings
- Sidewalks
- Escalators and elevators
- Front steps of a private residence
- Stadiums
- Nursing homes or assisted living centers
Potential Injuries in a Slip-and-Fall
A slip and fall can result in any of the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries
- Hip fractures
- Neck injuries
- Joint dislocations
- Sprains and strains
Liability in a Slip-and-Fall
Even if you sustain injuries, you must demonstrate that the property owner, property manager, or landlord was negligent, thereby causing you harm. A slip-and-fall is based on proving the following:
- Duty of care: A property owner is responsible for cleaning up spills and warning you (the injured party) of potential hazards.
- Breach of duty: The owner knew of or should have known about the defect but failed to clean up the spill or inform you of the hazard.
- Causation: As a direct result of the hazard, you suffered a slip-and-fall.
- Damages: You suffered measurable losses due to the fall, including medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
How Long Do You Have to File-a-Slip and Fall Claim in Nashville?
Under Tennessee law, you only have one year to take legal action following a slip-and-fall. Although there are some exceptions, you will generally be barred from recovery if you file a claim past the one-year mark. The limitation period serves to preserve evidence that may deteriorate over time, such as physical evidence and eyewitness testimony. Given this statute of limitations, it is important that you seek legal advice immediately to protect your rights.
The Bednarz & Bednarz Difference
At Bednarz & Bednarz, our team of legal professionals is prepared to conduct an independent investigation into your matter. Determining a property owner or landlord’s negligence is rarely simple, but our team is ready to take the extra steps to link a property owner’s actions to your injuries. Slip-and-fall victims may be entitled to more than just present damages or accident-incurred losses, with some individuals suffering permanent disability.
If you have experienced permanent disability, you may be able to recoup costs related to future surgeries, home modifications, and other emotional damages. If you are unsure of what damages you are entitled to, you should speak with our legal team.
Reach Out to Our Nashville Slip-and-Fall Lawyers
If you or someone you love has been impacted by a slip and fall, Bednarz & Bednarz is here to assist you. Having recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims, our attorneys continuously provide aggressive advocacy to those who need it. To schedule your free consultation with one of our Nashville slip-and-fall lawyers, contact us online or by calling (615) 623-8789.
