If you slipped, tripped, or fell at a restaurant, store, hotel, or other property, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills and possibly much more. Property owners, both residential and commercial, have a responsibility to maintain reasonably safe grounds for lawful visitors, customers, and invitees. If the manager or owner of the property where your slip and fall accident occurred failed to take reasonable care in maintaining the premises, you may have grounds for a case. Portner & Shure can look into the matter to determine how to take legal action, and what amount of damages you may be entitled to receive.
For 30 years, our slip and fall accident attorneys have served individuals and families in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. We strongly believe that justice is the right of every person and we fight tirelessly to right the wrongs suffered by the injured in civil court. By recovering a fair settlement or award for your slip and fall injuries, you have the opportunity to put the pieces of your life back together. Our goal is to help you work toward a brighter future.
To arrange a free consultation and review of your case, call (410) 995-1515 or contact us online. We offer legal counsel in English, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese to better assist you.
Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents
Many different types of hazards can lead to a slip, trip, or fall. These may include:
- Ice or snow
- Slippery walkways
- Objects in aisles
- Missing or defective railings
- Damaged or defective carpeting or flooring
- Inadequate lighting
- Escalator and elevator defects
- Missing or damaged stairs
- Improperly placed floor mats
- Defective pedestrian ramps
The key in building a successful slip and fall accident claim is linking your accident to the hazard and to the owner’s negligence in maintaining safe property grounds. Working with experts in accident reconstruction, construction, medicine, economics, and other key fields, we build the most compelling case possible to recover maximum compensation. We have the manpower and resources to properly investigate and prepare any type of slip and fall accident claim.
