Nashville Slip and Fall Lawyer
Request Free ConsultationFalls are common causes of injury, according to CDC data, one in ten adults report experiencing a fall each year. Fortunately, the majority of slip-and-fall accidents cause little more than embarrassment, but a significant portion of falls cause more than a bruised ego.
Falls are the second-leading cause of brain injuries in the United States after car accidents. Although elderly individuals face an increased risk of falls, a slip-and-fall accident can happen at any age.
If you suffered a preventable slip-and-fall injury in Nashville due to a property owner’s carelessness you shouldn’t have to tackle the legal system alone while trying to recover from your injury. A compassionate client advocate from Selvidge Injury Law is ready to help. Call our Nashville personal injury lawyer today for experienced legal counsel.
Why Choose Selvidge Injury Law for Your Slip and Fall Case in Nashville?
Attorney Adam Selvidge is rated as a “Rising Star” attorney by Super Lawyers and is recognized by his peers for his outstanding legal work for injured clients. By choosing Selvidge Injury Law for your slip-and-fall case, you’ll enjoy the following advantages:
- A free initial consultation and no legal fees until after we recover your compensation
- A law firm with large-city resources but a small-town atmosphere
- A legal team that treats every injured client like family
- A resolution-oriented approach to maximize the chances of an out-of-court settlement
- An experienced litigator who won’t hesitate to take your case to court if required to fight for you to receive the maximum possible compensation
When you’ve been injured due to another party’s negligence, you need compassionate counsel and assertive legal representation from an experienced Nashville slip and fall lawyer. Selvidge Injury Law has over a decade of experience navigating slip-and-fall accident cases in Nashville with a track record of success.
Liability in Nashville Slip and Fall Accidents
Tennessee law requires business and private property owners to take reasonable measures to prevent safety hazards to those lawfully on their property, including taking prompt action to address fall hazards. When a property owner fails to take those reasonable actions and someone is injured, the property owner can be held liable for the damages—typically paid through the property owner’s liability insurance coverage.
“Damages” in personal injury cases are the economic and non-economic consequences of an injury. To compel an insurer to pay out full compensation for damages, the injury victim must present evidence of the following:
- The property owner owed a duty of care to prevent injuries on their property
- They breached this duty through negligence
- Their negligent breach of duty caused a fall and injury
- The injury victim experienced damages from the injury
Proving liability in a slip-and-fall case requires showing that the property owner was aware of the hazard and failed to take prompt, reasonable action.
Common Slip-and-Fall Injuries in Nashville
A sudden hard fall can have serious impacts on the body, resulting in one or more of the following common fall injuries:
- Head injuries/traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Knee injuries
- Ankle injuries
- Wrist/arm injuries
- Facial injuries
- Broken teeth
- Spinal cord damage
At Selvidge Injury Law, we advocate for our client’s compensation for injuries ranging from mild to life-altering. If a loved one died from their fall injuries, a wrongful death claim can bring compensation and justice to surviving family members.
What Compensation is Available in a Tennessee Slip and Fall Case?
Injuries are painful, traumatic, and expensive. Common compensation recovered in slip-and-fall cases includes monetary amounts for the following damages:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Reimbursement for lost income
- Future income loss/diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Any additional non-economic damages like disfigurement or loss of enjoyment of life compensation
Call The Nashville Slip and Fall Attorney at Selvidge Injury Law
If you suffered injuries from a preventable fall that occurred because a property owner didn’t take the necessary measures to keep their property safe, you likely have a strong legal case for compensation. Call Selvidge Injury Law today to get started crafting a compelling plan of action for your claim.