Niceville Slip and Fall Lawyer

Niceville Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys

Have you or a family member been injured in a slip and fall accident? The accident could have occurred on any commercial, residential or public property and you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Hundreds of thousands of innocent victims get injured each year in slip and fall accidents or what is legally referred to as a “premises liability case”. Accidents occur because a dangerous condition existed and was not eliminated by a property owner, tenant or other responsible party. These people are directly charged with maintaining a hazard-free environment for anyone who enters their establishment.

Slip and fall accidents may happen at any time and in any location of a dwelling resulting in injuries that can range from a torn ligament to broken bones, skull fractures, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and in some cases, death. These types of injuries many times result in major medical expenses, both current and future, unable to work losses and untold amounts of physical and emotional distress, pain-and-suffering.

When injuries are sustained because of an improperly maintained property, the personal injury attorneys at Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner PA are there to represent those clients in a premises liability action. We have the knowledge of and experience in this area of the law, and after thoroughly analyzing the details of your case, we can determine if you have a viable claim. Property owners need to be held responsible for dangerous conditions that result in an innocent victim becoming an injured party. Failure to inspect the premises, identify, warn and remediate dangerous conditions is a primary responsibility. When they fail to meet that obligation, Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA is there to represent the injured and demand fair and just compensation.

What the Attorneys at Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA Will Pursue for Damages

If you or someone close to you is injured on the property of another party and you have sufficient evidence to support your injury claim, you are entitled to financial compensation for those injuries. Damage sustained in a premises liability claim may include compensation for financial, physical, and emotional losses and support, such as:

• Current and future medical costs.
• Any lost wages and loss of future earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering.
• Mental anguish and distress.
• Any permanent disabilities.
• A diminished quality of life.
• Even funeral and burial expenses for a wrongful death claim.

What Kind of Properties Could Be Involved in a Premises Liability Case?

• Residential Homes, Condominiums and Town Homes
• Apartments
• Commercial Buildings and Retail Properties
• Schools-Both Public and Private
• Restaurants, Bars, Breweries and Night Clubs
• Convenience and Grocery Stores
• Indoor and Outdoor Malls, Retail Stores
• Hotels, Motels and Beach Resorts
• Construction Areas
• Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Doctors Offices
• Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers
• Government, Military and Municipal Buildings and Properties

Causes of Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries in Niceville

Properties and businesses that invite the public have an obligation to keep their visitors safe and free from harm. This means taking reasonable steps keeping their properties free of dangerous conditions occurring. Property owners do not always take that responsibility seriously resulting in one of their visitors getting injured.

Potential hazards that could cause a slip and fall injury:

• Overloaded or improperly stacked products falling off shelves.
• Liquids or food substances spilled on the floors or walkways.
• Uneven floors and walking surfaces that need repair, which may include torn carpeting, damaged stairs, and outdoor spaces.
• Poor lighting where an individual might not notice a slip and fall hazard.
• Overcrowded, congested areas, in aisles, floors, elevators and parking lots.
• Malfunctioning escalators and elevators where a hazardous condition might develop.
• Any hazardous condition that caused a slip and fall accident and subsequent injury.
• Property owners, managers, employees who knew or should have known that a dangerous condition existed and didn’t take steps to eliminate the hazard.
• Anyone in charge who failed to take reasonable steps to remediate the hazard or adequately warn visitors.

Why Choose Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA to Legally Represent You?

Premises liability cases including slip and falls are sometimes difficult to pursue. Property owners and insurance underwriters often push back against this type of injury claim. Many believe they are “frivolous” claims.  Sometimes evidence just “disappears” or was never documented by the owner or injured party making it difficult to hold the responsible parties accountable. If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you need to contact our office immediately so we can investigate the claim and preserve your evidence. The quicker one of our investigators gathers the evidence, the better your chances are in winning compensation for your injury claim.

At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we have handled 1000’s of personal injury cases, winning millions of dollars in awards and compensation for our injured clients. We have experienced trial attorneys prepared to handle the case in front of a judge or jury if we cannot negotiate a fair and equitable settlement for you. Insurance companies know of Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA’s reputation for achieving fair settlements. Having to defend a less than reasonable offer is a costly decision for most insurance carriers.

For over 30 years we have specialized in personal injury claims and never charge any costs or fees unless we win monies for you. Give us a call for a free consultation to determine whether you have a case for a premises liability, slip and fall claim.

We look forward to delivering the service you expect and helping you receive the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries.