Austin Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Your Dedicated Advocate After an Injury on Unsafe Property in Austin

A serious injury from a slip and fall is often caused by a property owner’s negligence. In Austin, owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe from hazards. 

At Lee, Gober & Reyna, our Austin slip and fall accident attorneys focus on premises liability and hold negligent property owners accountable. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Lee, Gober & Reyna’s Austin Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Are Here for You

A successful slip and fall claim requires proving that a property owner knew about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. This can be challenging, as evidence often disappears quickly. 

At Lee, Gober & Reyna, our Austin slip and fall lawyers utilize a proactive and thorough strategy designed to build a strong case from the moment you hire us.

Rapid ‘Scene Preservation’ and Investigation

What makes our process unique is our Rapid ‘Scene Preservation’ Protocol. We immediately dispatch our investigative team to the accident site to document the hazardous condition with photographs, videos, and measurements before the property owner can clean up, repair, or alter the evidence. 

We also send legal demands to preserve any surveillance footage of the incident before it is erased, capturing definitive proof of what happened.

Proving ‘Notice’ and Establishing Liability

Our uniqueness also lies in our relentless pursuit of evidence to prove the property owner had “notice” of the hazard—a critical legal requirement. We don’t just show that a danger existed; we dig deeper. 

Our attorneys uncover maintenance logs, inspection reports, prior incident reports, and even employee testimony to establish that the owner knew or should have known about the unsafe condition. 

The Lee, Gober & Reyna Proven Strategy in Austin Slip and Fall Accident Cases

To win a slip and fall case, we must prove a property owner was negligent. This requires a precise legal strategy to overcome insurance company tactics that often try to blame the victim. 

At Lee, Gober & Reyna, our step-by-step approach is meticulously designed to establish liability, document your damages, and secure the maximum compensation you deserve.

Immediate Investigation 

Our process begins the moment you hire us. We dispatch investigators to the scene to document the hazardous condition before the property owner can alter the evidence. 

We send legal demands to preserve all surveillance footage of the incident before it can be erased, securing objective proof of what happened and how long the hazard existed.

Expert Medical & Financial Analysis 

A serious fall can lead to serious and catastrophic injuries. We work with your doctors and, if necessary, medical and financial experts to accurately document the full extent of your injuries and calculate all related costs. 

Aggressive Negotiation 

Armed with irrefutable evidence of the property owner’s negligence and a comprehensive analysis of your damages, we engage in aggressive negotiations. 

We counter the insurance company’s attempts to unfairly shift blame onto you by presenting a powerful, evidence-based claim they cannot easily dispute.

Preparing for Trial 

While most premises liability cases settle, we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. This trial-ready approach is our greatest leverage, signaling to the defense that we will not accept a lowball offer and are fully prepared to fight for you in court.

Financial Recovery 

Once a favorable settlement or verdict is secured, our final step is to manage the details of your financial recovery. We work to get your compensation disbursed to you promptly, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

Compensation in Austin Slip and Fall Accident Claims

If you were injured due to a property owner’s negligence in Austin, you are entitled to seek financial compensation, known as “damages,” to cover your losses. A successful premises liability claim can provide the resources you need to recover physically and financially. 

Economic Losses

Economic losses cover all the out-of-pocket financial costs you have incurred because of your slip, trip, or fall in Terrell or Austin. These damages are the foundation of your claim and are proven with bills, receipts, and employment records. 

We fight to recover compensation for all your economic damages, including: 

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost income
• Loss of earning capacity
• Other out-of-pocket costs

Non-Economic Losses

Non-economic losses compensate you for the significant, intangible ways the injury has affected your life. While these don’t come with a specific invoice, they often represent the greatest harm to a victim. 

We help you secure substantial compensation for your: 

• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Permanent impairment
• Disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages

In rare instances where a property owner’s conduct was grossly negligent, Texas law may allow for punitive damages. These are not designed to compensate you but to punish the defendant for their reckless behavior. 

For example, if a store manager knew about a dangerous spill for hours, received multiple complaints, and willfully chose to do nothing about it, punitive damages might be awarded to punish this conscious disregard for customer safety.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Austin, TX

Slip and fall accidents are rarely just a matter of clumsiness. They are most often the direct result of a property owner’s negligence. 

Common causes of slip and fall accidents in Austin include:

• Wet and Slippery Surfaces: Often involving spills in grocery store aisles, freshly mopped floors without “Wet Floor” signs, tracked-in rainwater at entrances, or leaking freezers and refrigerators.
• Uneven Walking Surfaces: Accidents frequently occur due to hazards like cracked public sidewalks, torn or buckled carpeting in hotels, broken tiles, or unrepaired potholes in parking lots.
• Poor Lighting: Inadequate lighting in stairwells, hallways, and parking garages can make it difficult to see an otherwise obvious trip hazard, creating a dangerous condition.
• Clutter and Obstructions: Merchandise left in store aisles, misplaced equipment, or debris in walkways can create a direct tripping hazard that should have been cleared by the property owner.
• Defective Stairways: Many falls happen on stairs with broken or missing handrails, worn-out steps, or steps of uneven height, which are often violations of building codes.

Injuries Often Suffered by Slip and Fall Victims in Austin

While some falls result in minor scrapes, many lead to severe and catastrophic injuries that require surgery, extensive rehabilitation, and can cause permanent disability. The sudden, awkward nature of a fall gives a person no time to brace for impact, often resulting in direct force to critical parts of the body. 

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Striking the head against the floor or an object can cause anything from a serious concussion with lasting symptoms to a life-threatening brain bleed. 
• Hip Fractures: This is a particularly devastating injury, especially for older adults. A hip fracture almost always requires major surgery, such as a full hip replacement, and often leads to a significant loss of mobility and independence.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Landing forcefully on the back or neck can fracture vertebrae and damage the spinal cord. 
• Complex Fractures: Trying to break a fall often results in severe fractures to the wrist, arm, or ankle. These complex breaks may require surgical insertion of plates and screws and can lead to long-term pain and limited function.