Slip-And-Fall Accident Lawyers Serving Northern Kentucky
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from grocery stores to sidewalks. These incidents often occur due to the negligence of property owners. When they fail to maintain safe environments, the risk of falls increases significantly.
If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, it’s essential to understand your rights and legal options. We can help.
For over two decades, we at Gatlin Voelker, serve injury victims throughout northern Kentucky, Kenton County and greater Cincinnati. We provide personal, hands-on service based on a commitment to securing results. Our mission is to help injured individuals get the compensation they deserve. With over 50 years of combined experience, our award-winning injury attorneys understand what it takes to build strong cases. We have helped thousands of clients and can help you, too.
Where And How Slip And Falls Often Occur
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur in various places. Common locations include:
- Retail stores
- Grocery stores
- Parking lots
- Sidewalks
- Stairways
- Bars
- Restaurants
- Other public places
Wet floors, uneven surfaces and poor lighting are frequent culprits. Inadequate maintenance – such as failing to clear ice, spills or debris – can also lead to accidents. When property owners fail to address these hazards promptly and injuries result, they can be held accountable through a type of personal injury claim called a premises liability claim.
Common Slip-And-Fall Injuries
Injuries from slip-and-fall accidents can be serious. Victims often suffer from:
- Broken bones, such as fractures in the wrists or hips
- Head injuries, including concussions
- Soft-tissue injuries such as sprains
- Damage to joints such as knees, elbows and shoulders
- Back and neck injuries
These injuries can lead to long-term health issues and require extensive medical treatment, especially in elderly populations who are more susceptible to falls. Our attorneys understand the impact of these injuries and will work hard to help you secure the compensation you need.
How To Get Compensation
To obtain compensation after a slip-and-fall accident, you must prove negligence on the part of the property owner or manager. This involves showing that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it. The legal standard requires demonstrating that the owner breached their duty to maintain a safe environment.
Even if you were partially at fault, you might still be able to recover partial damages. Kentucky’s comparative negligence laws allow you to seek compensation if you share some responsibility, although your award may be reduced by your degree of fault. Talk to our attorneys to discuss the specifics.
Reach Out Today For Attentive Legal Support
If you’ve been involved in a slip-and-fall accident, please contact us online or by phone at +1-859-535-0155. We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to discuss your Covington slip-and-fall case. We value strong relationships with our clients and will treat you as a person, not just a file. You will find that our team is very responsive, accessible and attentive to your concerns.