Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common personal injuries. They can cause anything from minor scratches and bruises to severe head and spinal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact the Law Firm of Smith, Alston, Darner & Lee. We’re the leading slip and fall lawyers in Mesa, AZ. We’re ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. 

Victims of slip and fall injuries deserve fair compensation for their pain and suffering. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Mesa today to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION — (602) 892-5000!

As far as personal injuries go, slip and fall accidents tend to be some of the most common. Many slip and fall accidents can be avoided by proper warning and observation. However, many of these accidents are not your fault, but the fault of negligence of a company or business personnel. Many things we see as slip and fall attorneys are a combination of some of the following:

Poor Surface Conditions 

• Uneven surfaces with no warning
• Mopped, or waxed floors
• Potholes
• Spilled liquids
• Grease
• Unsalted Ice
• Loose floorboards
• Worn or broken carpeting

Environmental Conditions 

• Trash or debris
• Poor lighting 
• Bright lighting making it hard to see
• Cords 
• Floor transitions (Ex: Carpet to Wood)

Improper Safety 

• A lack of handrails 
• Waxed or polished stairs without non-skid surfaces
• Unsecured ladders
• Poor safety training

As your Mesa slip and fall attorney, we want you to be aware of what you can do immediately after an accident. 

You may be entitled to compensation including: 

• Pain and suffering 
• Medical bills 
• Lost wages
• Out of pocket expenses

However, we must prove that the owner was negligent in their half of the accident, such as:

• The owner or employee should have been aware of the dangers of the area and could have fixed it.
• Owner or employee caused the dangerous situation (spills, broken flooring, lack of signage, etc.)

If the owner or employee finds that you were partially at fault for the accident, you can still receive compensation. Arizona’s “comparative negligence” rule states that any damages you receive from the court will be reduced by your share of negligence in the accident. Meaning if your total damages are 10,000, and the court finds you 25% responsible, then the property owners will owe $7,500 for their share, leaving you responsible for the remaining 25% of the claim. 

Let our Mesa slip and fall attorneys guide you through the claims process. Call our offices today to begin the process — (602) 892-5000!

As leading slip and fall lawyers in Mesa, we’ve seen a lot and have compiled some statistics to have you understand your situation better. 

• In the US, more than 8 million people are hurt from falls
• 1 million go to the emergency room each year
• 35,000 die from injuries related to falls
• 5% of falls involve broken bones 
• ⅓ of adults over the age of 65 fall every year
• The most common cause of brain injury

To put it in simple terms, it depends. There are a few things to consider when thinking about your slip and fall case such as:

• Present & future medical bills from the fall
• Pain & suffering effects of the fall
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning 
• Incidental expenses

With over sixty years of combined experience, Smith Alston Darner & Lee has seen almost every kind of accident as a leading slip and fall attorney. We offer a free consultation to get your case started and provide you with information and understanding every step of the way. We’re ready to help you win your case. 

If you or a loved one has experienced an injury from a fall, give us a call today at (602)-892-5000. Every second counts, so don’t hesitate. Let our slip and fall attorneys in Mesa get you back on your feet today.