Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Las Vegas, NV

Accidents happen. Unfortunately, in many cases, those accidents are avoidable. Slip and fall accidents are common occurrences that often result from negligence on behalf of property owners who do not take reasonable steps to keep their property safe. Slip and fall injuries can be significant, causing a major disruption in your life along with substantial medical costs. If you have been injured in this type of accident, it is important to reach out to an attorney right away to discuss a slip and fall lawsuit in Las Vegas. Carvalho and Associates can help you determine whether you have a case and start gathering evidence to support your claim.

What Is a Slip and Fall Accident?

Slip and fall accidents occur when someone falls down because an area is not safe. Both commercial property owners and homeowners are expected to keep their property safe and accessible. When that doesn’t happen, there is a higher risk of injuries. Some common causes of slip and fall accidents for which property owners may be found liable are:

Wet and slippery surfaces
Spills
Obstructed pathways
Uneven sidewalks
Defective stairs or railing
Poor lighting

Slip and fall injury claim representation by Carvalho and Associates in Las Vegas, NV

Common sites for slip and fall accidents include grocery stores, hotels, tourist areas, and other busy attractions, but accidents can happen anywhere. Property owners may reduce their liability by providing adequate signage warning people of the dangers in a specific area, but a slip and fall sign is not always sufficient for reducing the danger and avoiding a lawsuit.

Proving that a property owner neglected their duty to keep the property safe is key to pursuing a slip and fall settlement. That means that there must have been a clear hazard that led to the injuries sustained and that the property owner, manager, or leaseholder knew about it and chose not to take appropriate action to reduce the risk.

Common Injuries From Slip and Fall Accidents

A slip and fall accident can lead to serious injuries. More than just bumps and bruises, an accident victim may experience spinal injuries, broken bones, head and brain injuries, or severe sprains. These injuries may lead to significant medical expenses as well as lost wages due to time lost at work, prolonged disabilities, emotional trauma, and physical pain and suffering.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

It is a common misconception that only property owners may be held liable for slip and fall accidents. In fact, leaseholders and property managers may be held responsible as well. For example, a retailer operating their business in a leased commercial space may be held at fault for an accident because they were in charge of maintaining the space and ensuring that their customers and staff are safe.

How a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

Consulting a personal injury attorney is important because they can help gather evidence to prove that someone else is responsible for your injuries. Do not simply speak with an insurance company and expect to be compensated fairly for your injuries. Insurance adjusters will try to pay as little as possible, and you will not be able to pursue further compensation if you accept a settlement before consulting an attorney.

Slip and Fall Compensation

Slip and fall settlements are determined based on several factors, and your compensation may include both economic and non-economic damages. For example, you may not only be reimbursed for medical bills, but you might also receive payment as compensation for your emotional trauma as well as physical pain and suffering.

Service Areas

Carvalho and Associates provides personal injury representation for slip and fall lawsuits in the following areas:

Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas

Henderson, NV
Pahrump, NV

Boulder City, NV
Summerlin and Green Valley

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

After a slip and fall accident, it is critical to report the accident to a property owner, manager, or other authority at the scene right away. Gather contact information for any witnesses at the scene and ask if there is surveillance footage of the area where the accident occurred. Seek immediate medical care, even if you do not think your injuries are significant. Some injuries, like concussions or sprains, may not fully present symptoms right away.

It is also essential to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to start building your case. Your attorney can gather evidence, interview witnesses, and negotiate with insurance adjusters while you focus on your recovery.

Contact a Slip and Fall Injury Attorney Today

Carvalho and Associates can help you file a slip and fall lawsuit in Las Vegas, so you can get the compensation you’re entitled to as the victim of another party’s negligence. We are available 24/7, so contact us today to discuss your case. We always offer free consultations for any type of personal injury case.

Skill & Experience

Our legal team at Carvalho & Associates Attorneys at Law is well-respected and widely recognized among industry peers and the public, having successfully recovered compensation in some of the largest, most highly publicized personal injury cases in the history of Nevada.

Compassionate Support

Regardless of the scope or complexity, we handle every personal injury claim with the utmost care, professionalism, and attention to detail to serve the unique legal needs of our clients. When you partner with Carvalho & Associates Attorneys at Law, we treat you like family.

Aggressive Representation

When someone sustains unforeseen injuries because of a preventable safety hazard or the reckless behavior of others, the victim should not have to pay for the consequences. Our personal injury attorneys work decisively and with conviction to seek justice.

Driven by Results

We are tireless in our efforts to attain the most beneficial outcomes for our clients. We take pride in outworking the opposition by taking bold actions, remaining proactive, and being deliberate in attaining closure and peace of mind for families during critical times.

We’ll Obtain Justice for You

Carvalho & Associates Attorneys at Law manages each claim with the sole determination of delivering a favorable outcome regarding clients’ rights to full compensation. If you’ve been injured, let us help you obtain justice. If you’re ready to pursue an injury claim due to a defective product, contact our law offices today and we’ll advise you on your legal options in a free consultation.