Slip & Fall Hazards in San Antonio

Are you among the thousands of slip and fall accident victims in San Antonio? The reality is, San Antonio slip and fall accidents happen regularly; while most of these accidents will cause little to no damage, many will cause some level of temporary or long-term injuries.

If you own property in San Antonio, Texas law requires you to maintain a reasonable level of safety for your guests, visitors, or customers. Part of this legal responsibility involves ensuring walkways are even, unobstructed, and safe. If you or a loved one have suffered a fall after slipping on an avoidable hazard, the premises owner has failed in their legal responsibility and can be held financially responsible.

Slips and falls on San Antonio premises have a variety of causes. The most common hazards leading to serious slip and fall injuries include:

• Walkway obstructions
• Shaky or unstable surfaces
• Wet or icy surfaces
• Damaged stairs/steps
• Rotting planks
• Lack of supportive railing
• Uneven flooring
• Rolled carpeting
• Loose floorboards
• Elevator/escalator malfunctions
• Overcrowding
• Workplace slip and falls

Was the cause of your slip and fall injury not listed above? While the causes of slip and fall accidents vary, the concept of premises liability remains the same. Your premises liability attorney will conduct a thorough investigation of your slip and fall to determine whether property owner negligence was the cause of your accident.

There are any number of variables that affect the overall severity of a slip and fall accident. The height of the fall, the age of the victim, and the area of the body injured all affect the outcome of a slip and fall. However, regardless of the victim’s age or cause of the fall, the following injuries commonly occur in these accidents:

• Broken or sprained wrists and ankles
• Deep bruising
• Whiplash
• Head trauma
• Hip injury
• Back injury
• Gashes and cuts

Should you contact an attorney even if you did not suffer long-term injury? Even if you sustain only minor bruising, if your injuries were caused by the negligence of a San Antonio property owner, you have the right to file a premises liability claim. Contact a qualified attorney as soon as possible to explore your options.

Texas law allows slip and fall accident victims to file a premises liability lawsuit to reclaim compensation for their damages. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries, medical bills, and long-term suffering. However, if you are not represented by a quality firm, you may not see fair compensation for any of these losses.

The firm of Carabin Shaw has provided quality legal representation to San Antonio accident victims and their families for three decades. Carabin Shaw’s client reviews are consistently positive, attesting to the victories we have won for thousands of accident victims like you.

Our personal injury attorneys guarantee:

• A free case review
• 24/7 office staff
• A thorough investigation of your slip and fall injury
• Full evaluation of your economic and non-economic damages
• Contingent-fee agreements
• Quick filing of your claim
• Representation informed by decades of specialty experience
• Dedication and respect for each of our clients
• Protection of your best interests throughout the settlement process

If you would like to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case review with an experienced premises liability lawyer at Carabin Shaw, call our office toll-free at 800-862-1260. Our English and Spanish-speaking staff are standing by 24/7 to help schedule your initial consultation and answer your questions regarding our firm.