Slip and Fall

Austin, Texas Slip and Fall and Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been injured on someone else's property due to the fault of another, you are entitled to damages. When filing a slip and fall claim against the responsible party or parties, there are certain procedural matters of which you should be aware. That is when you should contact O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath  in Austin, Texas.

Limited Time to File

Every state has a statute of limitations, which limits the amount of time one has to bring a personal injury action. The state of Texas allows potential litigants two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. If you were injured on public property, most states require that you give notice to the appropriate governmental entity sometimes within as little as 30 days from the date of premises liability injury.

If you fail to give the appropriate notice or bring your legal action within the relevant timeframes, you might lose your ability to recover for your slip and fall injuries altogether. Consequently, it is very important to contact an Austin, Texas slip and fall attorney at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath as soon as you are injured to ensure that your rights are fully protected.

Different Levels of Negligence

For you to obtain compensation for a slip and fall injury sustained on another's property, there must be a responsible party whose negligence caused the injury. Even if you are only partially at fault for your own injury, you might still be able to obtain money damages, but the dollar amount might be reduced.

Our lawyers will review your slip and fall case and other relevant information. If there was negligence at any level, you are entitled to damages. We will vigorously represent you throughout the entire process to ensure your rights are protected and you recover the damages you deserve.

For more information about your legal rights after suffering an injury, or to schedule an appointment with an Austin slip and fall attorney, please contact us.