Phoenix Slip & Fall Accident Attorneys
Were You Injured In A Slip & Fall Accident?
Millions of people suffer from slip & fall injuries every year in the United States. These types of accidents are the some of the most frequently reported injuries on job sites – the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that approximately 25 percent of all reported workers’ compensation claims are the result of slip & fall injuries, and an estimated 12,000 people die every year as a result of their slip & fall injuries. On top of that, OSHA reports that the vast majority of these accidents could have been prevented. If you were injured in a slip & fall accident, you should seek legal assistance as you may be able to secure compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and time lost from work.
Speak with a Phoenix slip & fall attorney today by giving us a call at (602) 428-7104.
At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix personal injury attorneys have spent their careers defending the rights of clients throughout Arizona and are dedicated to providing the same dedicated service to every client who walks through our doors. Our team has nearly 200 years of collective legal experience, and we’re ready to use that knowledge to help you secure the maximum possible compensation in your case. Contact us today to discuss your potential case with one of our attorneys.
What Can Cause A Slip & Fall Accident?
Slip & fall accidents can happen to anyone, though they are most common among people over the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 3 million senior citizens go to the emergency room for slip & fall-related injuries, and hundreds of thousands of patients wind up admitted to the hospital for serious injuries. Some of the most common injuries victims suffer include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Serious hip injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
While senior citizens are more likely to suffer a slip & fall injury, the startling number of workers’ compensation claims show that even someone in peak physical condition could be at risk if the circumstances line up. Some of the common causes of slip & fall accidents include:
- Broken railings
- Narrow stair treads
- Poor lighting
- Overcrowded aisles
- Cluttered walkways
- Loose carpeting
- A change in floor materials, i.e. going from a material with more traction to one with less traction
- Unmarked drop-down
- Cracked or broken sidewalks
- Uneven tiles
- Wet floors
- Slippery floors
A lot of these potential hazards should be marked by the people in charge of the space. If the property owner fails to properly warn visitors of the danger, they could be held liable for any slip & fall injures caused by those hazards.
Proving Your Case
If you are injured from a slip & fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a lawsuit in order to seek compensation for any emotional distress, lost wages, pain and suffering, and medical bills caused by the injury. In tragic cases where the victim was killed as a result of their injuries, their surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death suit. In order to secure compensation, you need to prove certain things to the court, including but not limited to:
- The property owner’s obligation to clearly warn visitors of potential hazards.
- The property owner’s failure to follow through on that obligation.
- Your injuries were directly caused by the slip & fall accident.
- You deserve compensation for your injuries.
An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to help you prove to the court that there was negligence and / or wrongdoing, and that you deserve compensation for your injuries.
Speak To An Experienced Attorney Today
If you were injured in a slip & fall accident, contact the Phoenix slip & fall lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC today. Your health and safety is our number one concern, and we’re passionate about securing the compensation you deserve in order to provide you with the financial tools you need to make that a reality.
Give us a call at (602) 428-7104 to speak with one of our experienced lawyers, or fill out our online form to begin your free case evaluation.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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Former Prosecutors & Law Enforcement
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AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys