Did you suffer an injury from a slip, trip, or fall? If so, you've come to the right place. This page is filled with information on this area of injury law.

All Serious Injuries : Slips, Trips & Falls

You're probably here because you, or someone you know, suffered an injury from a slip, trip, or fall somewhere in Northeast NC like Moyock, Elizabeth City, Ahoskie, Manteo, Nags Head, Edenton, Kinston, Greenville, Rocky Mount, the Outer Banks (OBX), or Roanoke Rapids. This page is an informational resource for you and other slip and fall accident victims located in the Counties of Currituck, Dare, Camden, Gates, Chowan, or Hertford, really anywhere in coastal Carolina. If you'd like to discuss your potential injury case, we would love to provide free, initial law advice. When you hire us as your attorneys for a serious injury like a broken bone, surgery, brain injury, or hospitalization, we will work tirelessly on your behalf and ensure you have a strong advocate throughout the litigation process.

Here are some common slip, trip, or fall cases and an example of what we typically ask before filing a claim...

1. Slips and falls caused by some liquid like water or some slippery substance like grease on the floor of a store, restaurant or apartment building.

The initial questions we often ask potential clients who have had a serious injury of this type are what was the substance on the floor and how did it get there. Unfortunately, the injured customer or visitor often doesn't know exactly what the substance was or how it got there, unless they were told by some employee of the at-fault company or another customer. Sometimes the substance is fairly obvious like rainwater during a storm on a tile floor in a condominium lobby where they did not use proper mats to make the area less slippery. Either way, we can help with this type of case.

2. Falling merchandise cases, when the store is unsafely stacking or storing its stock.

A lot of stores these days are the big box type where they try to cram in as many items for sale on each self sometime rising way overhead. We all shop at these stores like Wal-Mart, Kmart, Costco and Lowes. These big box retailers know that the items on the shelves pose a danger of falling and hitting someone in the head either because it wasn't stacked properly by the staff or because it has been moved around and picked over in a way as to become unstable by customers. Our law firm has successfully handled numerous cases along these lines including one recently where some wood hit a man causing a traumatic brain injury, and another recent case where a woman had to have neck and shoulder surgery when the shelf itself dropper onto her.

3. Tripping hazards like stairs or steps which are improperly designed and built posing a hazard.

Every state, including North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC), has certain building codes that set forth how certain features of buildings are supposed to be constructed. There are also national building codes which apply to public places. Business owners are expected to follow the rules. We represented a lady who was injured when she tumbled down steps in a rental unit where, among other problems, there was not a proper handrail installed where it was required. We also helped a railroad yardmaster who tore a ligament on worn cement steps at work that violated the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA).

4. Unrepaired and broken concrete, pavement and other walking areas that are uneven.

Many falls at parking lots, malls, sidewalks and other areas occur because the people who are supposed to manage the property and who own the property have not done a good job keeping the area properly maintained. We have helped a Navy sailor with a huge gash in his leg who stepped into a hole for water access in a grassy walking area outside a rental townhouse that should have been capped. We have represented a man who had to have a major operation, a back surgery on a herniated disc, because of unrepaired broken pavement in a McDonalds' parking lot.

General tips to help your case

In the era of cell phone cameras, you should take pictures at the scene, or go and get the pictures of the condition if it still exists. Always complete an injury/incident report with a business or store if you ever have a slip, trip or fall caused by a condition at a business premises.

Proving that there was actually something that caused your fall is only the first step. We also need to have evidence of:

What it was
How it got there
How long it was there

The law applying to slip and trip cases usually requires that the business be "on notice" that there was a problem to correct-so, a condition that was on the floor for 5 minutes is often not a reasonable opportunity for a business as opposed to a longer timeframe, as just one example.

The best evidence in this situation is a party admission by some employee of the business establishment that the condition had been there for sufficient time for them to do something about it.

As you can see, these cases require numerous steps and in-depth investigation/research. That's where we come in. You need to call us right away so we can discuss your case and get to work. Our phone number is 1-800-752-0042 or fill out our quick contact form on the right side of the screen. In addition, please take a moment to review our in-depth library articles and slip, trip, & fall issues and slip, trip, & fall case results.

Blog for Slips, Trips & Falls

Falling Down and Getting Hurt-What to Do in a Slip and Fall Injury
Description: John C. recently blogged about slip and fall accident cases. He explains clearly what to do if you have been injured from falling through a dangerous condition at someone's property or a business. This type of injury claim often occurs at a store or building where the owner failed to keep the public areas clear and safe. If you want a no-cost call with an experienced lawyer specializing in slip and fall accident injuries , please contact our law firm toll free at 800-752-0042.*
Worker Hospitalized After Elevator Falls Several Floors in Farmville, North Carolina
Description: Southern States store worker injured in Farmville, North Carolina from elevator malfunction. Man falls several floors and is hospitalized at Pitt County Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. If you have been hurt from a slip, trip or fall, feel free to consult with us. We promise to treat you like family, not like a number. Call us to see what we mean at 1-800-752-0042 and take a moment to review our website filled with free consumer guides, articles, and videos.
Settlement Obtained For NC Resident Suffering Restaurant Trip & Fall While Visiting Virginia
Description: Injured in a slip, trip, or fall? You need to contact us immediately. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience and will work tirelessly to get the compensation you deserve. Give us a call at 1-800-752-0042 for a free case analysis.

Library for All Serious Injuries:

NC Personal Injury Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Law
Description: Attorneys at our NC personal injury law firm have been recognized Best Lawyers
Why Clients Choose Our North Carolina Law Firm - Ethics, Experience, Distinction in the Legal Community, and Much More
Description: The main reason clients choose our personal injury law firm is because we put the client first. Our web site is designed as an informational resource for you and your loved ones. Have a question? Give us a call and receive a prompt reply. We are here to help you.
The pledge our North Carolina law firm makes to our clients is in writing and our staff is fully committed to following these guidelines
Description: We are fully committed to making sure you are fully informed throughout the injury litigation process. We also have a no recover, no fee guarantee. This means that if you do not get compensated, we do not get compensated.
Federal Fourth Circuit Court Decision Supports Contingency-Fee System for Lawyers
Description: The Fourth Circuit Court rendered a decision supporting the contingency-fee system that is used in many personal injury cases. This system plays a critical role in our legal system enabling folks with little financial means to obtain the services of a lawyer. To learn more, check out this article.
Injured in a bicycle accident? You've come to the right place. Check out our FREE consumer reports and videos to learn more about our firm where "All We Do is Injury Law."
Description: Suffered an injury in a bicycle crash and need experienced legal representation? Look no further. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience. Call our office immediately at 1-800-752-0042 for a FREE, confidential consultation.
Why “Wii” Care: Trial Lawyers from Across the Country Donate Popular Gaming Systems to Patients [PDF]
Description: This articles talks about the successful donation of multiple Nintendo Wii gaming systems to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes across the United States. Shapiro, Lewis, & Appleton participated in the event.
House Approve Plan to Outlaw Plastic Bags in Outer Banks, North Carolina
Description: While shopping for groceries we often hear that infamous question at the checkout line, “paper or plastic?” Residents in North Carolina, specifically the Outer Banks area, should get used to responding “paper” as the “plastic” part of the question may soon be obsolete.

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Frequent Questions for Slips, Trips & Falls:

Case Results for Slips, Trips & Falls:

Trip & Fall, Foot/Leg Injuries at Restaurant

Awarded: Confidential Settlement

Insurance Adjuster Recovers $150,000.00 for Injuries Sustained at Local restaurant

Awarded: 150,000.00

Videos about Slips, Trips & Falls:

Protect Yourself in Your Slip & Fall Case - Foster Vid

Web Resources for Slips, Trips & Falls:

Information on Slip and Fall Injuries from the Center for Disease Control
Description: This link takes you to the CDC web page that provides information on slip and fall injuries, specifically the rate at which older individuals suffer slip and fall injuries.
Slip and Fall Safety Tips
Description: This site provides safety tips for the winter season relating to potential slip and fall injuries.
South Carolina School Board Association Guide to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
Description: This pdf document from the South Carolina School Board Association provides information to prevent slips, trips, and falls in schools.

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Our NC injury lawyers have been selected for many professional accolades.

Two attorneys with the NC injury law firm have been recognized as some of the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. James Lewis was recognized in the area of injury law, while Richard Shapiro was named for work in railroad injury law. In addition, two of our attorneys have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and the list of Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing attorneys are honored as "best lawyers" each year. We were also named a North Carolina "Best Law Firm" for personal injury law by U.S. News & World Report since 2010.

As to North Carolina (NC) personal injury cases we serve all NC areas including: the Outer Banks, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Corolla, Currituck, Dare, Elizabeth City, Edenton, Raleigh, Durham, Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Halifax, Northampton, Greenville, Goldsboro, Havelock, Kinston, New Bern, Tarboro, Wilson, Ahoskie, Currituck, Camden and any other county.

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