If you fell and were injured on someone else’s property in Little Rock, AR, the landowner may be responsible for your medical treatment, lost income, and other damages. Financial recovery may be possible through an insurance claim or by suing the liable party.
The Morris Bart law firm may be able to help. The team serving our Little Rock office will review your fall and injuries today for free. We can determine fault and liability and explain what you may be able to do to secure compensation.
Morris Bart, LLC Represents Victims in Premises Liability Accident Claims
At the Morris Bart law firm, our team has fought for injury victims for more than 40 years. We know how to develop these cases and seek compensation based on our clients’ injuries. We take actions to protect their rights, including managing all communication with the insurer and abiding by all deadlines.
In 2019, our team secured payouts for more than 6,500 clients. This total includes both insurance settlements and trial verdicts and awards.
The Morris Bart law firm is a contingency fee firm with 15 offices in four states, including our Little Rock location at:
124 W Capitol Ave # 1650
Little Rock, AR 72201
Our previous clients provide many positive online reviews and testimonials for our team. Comments include:
- Went above and beyond!
- Very kind and understanding
- Always kept me up to date on my case
- Will refer all my friends
You can learn more about our services by connecting with our team serving Little Rock today. Our complimentary consultations give you a chance to discuss your case and discover how we may be able to help.
For a free legal consultation with a Slip and Fall Accident lawyer serving Little Rock, call (501) 588-3304
Recoverable Damages Will Depend on the Harm You Suffered
When our team pursues an insurance payout for our client in a premises liability case, we demand compensation from the insurer based on their actual, documented expenses and losses. This includes both economic and non-economic damages and may also cover future costs. Examples include:
- Pain and suffering experienced
- Medical bills and related costs, including future care needs
- Lost wages if they missed work
- Diminished earning ability if they cannot return to work
- Related expenses with receipts
Our Little Rock Team Represents Families Who Lost a Loved One
Some fall injuries, especially those that involve a fall from an elevated height, are life-threatening. If your family member died in a Little Rock fall, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and go after compensation to cover your family’s related expenses.
Liability in Little Rock Slip and Trip Fall Cases
Property owners, or those who lease a property and maintain it, are responsible for keeping that property free from unreasonable hazards that could hurt guests. Falls are a common way that people suffer injuries.
If there is a fall hazard that occurs and the landowner or another responsible party had an opportunity to address it but did not, they are likely legally liable for any injuries that occur.
For example, if a spill occurs in a restaurant and an employee steps over it but fails to clean it up, the restaurant owner may be liable for the injuries someone sustains if they slip and fall.
How Fall Injuries Occur
In general, there are three common ways fall injuries occur in Little Rock:
- Slips
- Trips
- Falls from a height
Many types of hazards can lead to each of these falls. For example:
- Slips occur because of spills, leaks, and tracked rainwater
- Trips happen because of objects in the walkway, uneven flooring, and unmarked steps
- Falls from a height can involve stairs, broken railings, or faulty banisters
Each of these fall types also has its own injury mechanisms. While almost any kind of injury can occur in any fall, slips generally cause the victim to fall back onto their tailbone or back. Head injuries, back injuries, and broken bones can occur. Trips cause them to fall forward, which often leads to hand, wrist, and arm injuries from trying to catch themselves.
Falls from a height can cause severe and devastating injuries, depending on what happened and how far the victim fell.
Where do Slip and Fall Accidents Happen?
Fall injuries can occur almost anywhere. Some of the places where our team handles fall accident cases include:
- Grocery stores
- Restaurants
- Department stores
- Big box retailers
- Stadiums, arenas, and theaters
- Bars and pubs
- Public buildings
- Parking lots
- Private homes
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Timeline for Suing the Landowner in a Little Rock Premises Liability Case
Many fall cases settle through negotiations with the insurance company that represents the liable party. They do not require us to sue the landowner or force our client to make court appearances. However, we do sometimes need to sue to recover appropriate compensation for our clients.
In general, the deadline for getting started on a lawsuit is three years from the date of the fall under:
- Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105 for injury suits
- Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-102 if a wrongful death occurred
It is possible for this timeline to change, and you could have less time based on the facts of your fall case. Reach out to our team as soon as you are able after your injuries occur. We will review your fall case for free and provide information about your options for compensation.
Morris Bart, LLC will Evaluate Your Potential Case for Free Today
You can speak with a team member from the Morris Bart law office in Little Rock today for free. We offer complimentary consultations for those hurt in a fall accident. We may be able to help you secure financial recovery for the physical and financial harm you suffered.
Call (501) 588-3304 today to connect with our team serving Little Rock. We can get started with your case evaluation right away.
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