At Mendez Isaac Joudi, PLLC, our lawyers are your partners in seeking justice and compensation after a slip-and-fall accident. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we understand the challenges you face right now, and we fight for the injured who may not have a voice of their own.
Understanding slip-and-fall accidents
A slip-and-fall can happen anywhere: grocery stores, restaurants, workplaces, public spaces. The key legal point is simple. If you suffered injuries because of negligence on someone else's property, you may have the right to seek compensation from the people responsible for that property.
Where these accidents happen, and why owners are responsible
- Grocery stores: wet floors, spills, and improperly maintained aisles.
- Restaurants: greasy floors, uneven surfaces, and debris in walkways.
- Workplaces: unmarked hazards, slippery surfaces, and inadequate safety measures.
In these and other places, property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe, or to warn people about dangers they have not yet fixed, like a freshly mopped floor. When they do neither and someone gets hurt, that is negligence, and it is the foundation of a premises liability claim.
What a fall really costs
After a slip-and-fall, the worries pile up fast:
- Medical bills: hospital care, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment add up quickly.
- Lost wages: time away from work means lost income and real financial stress.
- Pain and suffering: beyond the physical injuries, these accidents take an emotional toll.
The injuries themselves range from broken bones, fractures of the wrist, arm, or hip, to traumatic brain injuries when the head strikes a hard surface, to sprains and strains of ankles and muscles. All of it can keep you from your normal life, your job, and the activities you love.
How we approach your case
We handle slip-and-fall cases with compassion and determination in equal measure. We empathize with what you are going through, and we vigorously fight for your rights: gathering surveillance footage, medical records, and witness statements; identifying everyone who shares liability; and dealing with the insurance companies so they cannot devalue or deny your claim.
We can help
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. We serve El Paso and the surrounding areas throughout West Texas and New Mexico. Call 915-444-1085 or reach us online to take the first step toward justice and recovery.