Slip and Fall Accidents Lawyer Austin: What can you do?

Although it is not winter just yet, there are still many accidents where you could slip, trip and fall and need the services of a local law firm. While most people would probably think very little of a small accident where you just slip and fall, but it is recommended to think about it carefully. Was it really your fault or was it something else?

Take a doughnut shop, for example, whose handicapped access is just a little worn and take a slightly handicapped person who may have a foot drop. What happens when the foot drop meets slightly worn handicapped access? The chances are good that the handicapped person will fall and be hurt. At this point, it becomes a matter of not only violating local ordinances but also of federal access laws. Our team of experts should be consulted before anyone leaves the property.

We will represent you in an accident, and have the resources to not only take pictures of the site, but also to interview the owner and others who may have been involved. This may seem trivial, but to the handicapped, it is not. A slip, trip and fall accident can mean major injury to a handicapped person. And, if the condition is left to chance, it is likely a fully capable person could be seriously injured later on.

In either case, you will need our help of one of our local law representative who knows the public accommodations laws that apply as well as the various handicapped statutes that may have been violated. Our team of litigators will be behind you backing you up, providing you with the necessary resources. In a case like this, the handicapped person could easily have broken an ankle or hip and need restorative surgery. We will be there ready to assist in any way possible. We will not only assist with the medical portion, but also with finding and having the owner fixes the problem. It is a vastly underrated problem that our experienced team can handle.

In the same way, the our skilled team can handle pedestrian accidents that may occur as people talk on their cell phones, text their families or rely on technologies that require constant attention such as backup camera. These types of accidents seem to be occurring with increased frequency. All it takes is a moment’s inattention and an accident can occur. We are ready to help with all forms of accidents where an award is justified and where someone is injured.