Baltimore Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Dedicated Law Firm Fighting for Slip and Fall Victims

Have you suffered injuries after slipping and falling because of a safety hazard? Property owners are legally obligated to maintain reasonably safe premises, so if you suffered harm because of a dangerous condition they knew or should have known about, you may be entitled to compensation under the law.

At United Attorney Group, we recognize that slip and fall accident injuries can be deceptively catastrophic and may even include life-altering brain injuries. We are also familiar with the strategies property owners and their insurers use to try to escape liability and avoid paying damages. Our personal injury attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to hold negligent property owners accountable, and we want to help you recover every dollar you deserve, even if that requires going to court. We can carefully review your circumstances and walk you through your options. Our track record speaks for itself, and you can expect professional and compassionate support throughout each stage of the legal process. We also take slip and fall cases on a contingency, so you owe us no legal fees unless we help you recover compensation.

We are available 24/7, so call (888) 447-4962 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Baltimore slip and fall accident lawyers now. Se habla español.

How Do I Know If I Have a Slip and Fall Case?

No one automatically has the right to compensation when they slip and fall on someone else’s property, even if they suffer serious injuries. To successfully pursue a slip and fall claim and recover damages, you must be able to prove both that the property owner acted negligently and that your actions did not contribute to the fall.

Proving negligence requires establishing four legal elements:

• The property owner owed you a duty of care. The level of duty a property owner owes you depends on why you were on their property and the nature of that property. You are considered an “invitee” (and are thus owed a high duty of care) if you are an implicitly or explicitly invited patron visiting the property for the owner’s benefit. For example, you are an invitee if you visit a store or restaurant or enter a doctor’s office as a patient. In these scenarios, the property owner must actively inspect their premises for unsafe conditions and either resolve or warn you about them. You are considered a “licensee” if you are invited to a property for your own benefit or as a social guest, which might apply in a situation where you go over to a friend or colleague’s house. In these instances, the property owner has a duty to warn you about any non-obvious dangers. In many scenarios, property owners do not owe trespassers a duty of care beyond refraining from intentionally harming them. The bottom line: If you were not trespassing, you were likely owed a duty of care.
• The property owner breached that duty by failing to address or warn you about a dangerous condition. A property owner breaches their duty of care when they were aware or reasonably should have been aware of a dangerous condition but did not sufficiently address it or warn you about it. Examples of dangerous property conditions include wet or slippery surfaces, leaking applications or pipes, uneven flooring, loose or damaged carpeting, and broken or uneven stairs.
• The dangerous condition caused you to slip and fall. The dangerous condition must have directly caused your slip and fall, and your slip and fall must have directly caused your injuries. There must be a clear link between the owner's negligence and your harm.
• You suffered damages because of the slip and fall. You must have suffered actual injuries and losses (such as medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering) as a result of the fall.

Maryland enforces a strict contributory negligence system that prevents you from recovering damages if you share any liability for the slip and fall accident. This means that if the property owner can demonstrate that your own negligence contributed even in the slightest degree to your fall, you will likely be barred from recovering any compensation.

This could involve arguments that you:

• Weren't paying attention
• Were running or hurrying
• Were wearing inappropriate footwear for the conditions
• Saw the safety hazard but chose to walk through it anyway
• Should have seen the danger if you were exercising reasonable care

Given the complexities of premises liability law and Maryland's strict contributory negligence rule, it is in your best interest to consult with a slip and fall attorney as soon as possible after an incident. We can evaluate what happened and advise whether you have a strong claim at no cost to you.