El Paso's Unique Challenges in Slip and Fall Premises Liability Cases

Many people don’t think of slip and fall accidents as serious matters that might require a lawyer’s expertise, but they often result in injuries for which negligent parties should have to answer and pay. You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve been injured from a slip and fall accident in El Paso, and the El Paso personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw can help.

We have decades of experience fighting for Texans in El Paso and beyond, and believe you should call us when you’re ready to get repaid for the damages you’ve endured. Our team of premises liability experts know that urgency is important when you’re trying to recover both physically and financially. This is why we offer our services on a contingency-free basis—the less you have to worry about, the easier your recovery will go. You can focus on getting better while we focus on a winning strategy for your case.

If you feel you’re owed compensation for El Paso slip and fall accidents, you have two years to bring a case forward. This is called the statute of limitations, which varies from state to state and law to law. Don’t hesitate to file slip and fall injury claims in Texas so you can have a better chance of winning your case.

Many slip and fall cases involve large companies or retail stores where employees and customers can be injured from unsafe floor conditions, making it all the more important to have a skilled lawyer by your side. We strongly believe in the power of teamwork and want all of our clients to feel like we are their strongest ally as they seek justice. You can read Carabin Shaw’s client reviews to hear from other Texans who feel the same.

The only duty of care owed by a property owner in Texas is to address any conditions on the property that they know to be unsafe; many will claim ignorance or try to find some fault in the victim. These businesses will have aggressive insurance and legal representation that will try to avoid paying you what you’re owed. Calling Carabin Shaw as soon as your injuries have been treated means we can determine the liability of property owners in El Paso sooner.

The most common causes of slip and fall injuries are spills on the floor of a work or retail space. Spills can be equally hazardous for customers and workers, but they are just one risk factor outlined by the CDC and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as slip and fall hazards in El Paso:

• Ice, snow, and rain making the outdoors slippery
• Loose mats and rugs
• Bulky, cluttered containers making it hard to move and see
• Improperly maintained walking surfaces
• Inadequate lighting

The CDC and NIOSH also mention that workers have their own specific risk factors, including a frenetic working environment and handling slippery or otherwise unwieldy materials.

If you feel that your employer has created the situation that caused your El Paso workplace slip, trip, or fall, get in touch with our attorneys today. We offer free case reviews to all potential clients so you won’t need to worry about paying us to have your questions answered.

Because of the variety of causes and situations that contribute to these accidents, the types of resulting injuries can vary. Whether you feel your slip, trip, or fall was serious or not, you should see a doctor to have your injuries examined and see if you’ve sustained one or more of the following:

• Neck, back, and spine injuries
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Serious cuts
• Injuries to the wrists, hands, elbows, or knees

Call Carabin Shaw for the most experienced premises liability team in Texas. Our toll free number is 800-862-1260 and we have both English and Spanish speaking representatives ready 24/7 to answer your call.

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