Most of us have encountered dangerous property conditions at one point or another in our lives. Whether it’s a slippery recently mopped or waxed floor or another type of safety hazard, you’ve likely encountered it. That said, these hazards can easily lead to serious accidents that produce severe injuries. If you or a loved one was recently injured in a slip or trip and fall accident, please don’t hesitate to contact a seasoned Arkansas slip and fall lawyer from the Knapp Law Firm for help.

Slip and Fall Lawyer | Helping Property Injury Victims in Arkansas

Over the years, Knapp Law Firm has fought on behalf of countless injury victims in Fayetteville and throughout the state of Arkansas. That said, if you’ve been hurt due to no fault of your own, you should understand that there’s a strong chance you’ll qualify for financial compensation via a premises liability claim. Our Fayetteville, Arkansas personal injury lawyer is here to help you file that claim and get the compensation you need to heal.

Common Property Hazards

Property hazards can come in a wide variety of forms, and in some cases, depend largely on the property itself. That said, some of the most common types of property hazards that our firm sees lead to serious trip or slip and fall accidents are as follows:

  • Dangerous stairways, such as broken stairs or slippery surfaces
  • Wet floors
  • Unsafe supermarkets/retail store conditions
  • Safety hazards in apartment buildings, such as defective elevators or other building code violations
  • Dangerous parking lots, such as those with dim lighting or negligent signage
  • Unsafe sidewalk conditions, such as protruding tree roots or debris left uncleared away
  • Weather-related hazards left uncleared away

The Standard for Proving a Premises Liability Claim

To win a premises liability claim, you’ll need to first satisfy the burden of proof. Simply put, this means you’ll need to collect and present evidence that demonstrates the following:

  • The property owner in question either knew or should have reasonably known about the property hazard.
  • The property owner neglected to fix the hazard timely.
  • You unknowingly encountered the hazard and were injured.
  • You sustained damages as a direct result of the safety hazard.

To prove your claim, our legal team will work to uncover a wide array of evidence, including pictures of the safety hazard, surveillance footage of the accident, witness statements, medical documents regarding your injuries, and more.

Statute of Limitations

In most cases, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Arkansas is three years, giving accident victims three years from the date of their accident to sue. That said, it’s always best to file your claim sooner, rather than later. The longer you wait, the more challenging it can become to track down witnesses and altogether satisfy the burden of proof in your personal injury claim. We’re here to assist you today.

Contact a Slip and Fall Lawyer Today

The bottom line is that if you’ve been harmed due to unsafe property conditions, you need an attorney who truly cares about your right to heal. Fortunately, you are in the right place. Contact the Knapp Law Firm today to schedule your free case evaluation with our seasoned Arkansas personal injury legal team.