Knoxville Premises Liability Law Firm

Slip and Falls

Slip and fall injuries can be very serious and are sustained whenever people slip and fall or trip and fall while visiting other people's property.  What many people do not know is that slip and falls are one of the most common causes of injuries in the United States.  Slip and fall victims frequently sustain catastrophic injuries due to the impact they must endure when falling.  Some of these injuries include head injuries, brain injuries, neck injuries and also spinal cord injuries.  In some very sad cases, slip and falls have even led to people wrongfully dying.

The vast majority of slip and falls can be attributed to environmental factors, like slippery surfaces in stores or poorly lit stairwells.  When people slip and fall due to environmental factors, it is because they encounter dangerous conditions or property defects that lead to their accidents.  In many cases, people are completely unaware that dangerous conditions exist because property owners do not provide warnings, like displaying "caution" signs. 

Under premises liability law, anytime there are dangerous conditions present on a property owner's land, they must rectify the conditions.  If they are unable to fix the conditions, they must warn visitors that hazards exist and may compromise their safety.  Whenever property owners fail to take the actions just mentioned, they can be accused of negligence and may be held liable if slip and fall victims decide to file personal injury claims after their accidents.

Knoxville Slip and Fall Lawyers

The Knoxville slip and fall lawyers at the Law Firm of John Whitfield have handled numerous different types of premises liability cases in the state of Tennessee. With their help, many of their clients have been able to recover compensation for their slip and fall related injuries. 

Anytime people have been injured while on other people's property, they should contact the professional Knoxville slip and fall lawyers at the Law Firm of John Whitfield!