Allen County Slip and Fall Attorney
At the law office of Geisleman & Brown, LLP, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we represent clients who have been injured on poorly maintained or dangerous properties, often in falls, but also from dog bites or fires or other hazards.
If you have been injured while on the property of a person or business, due to the property owner's failure to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe manner, it is important that you know you may have a right to seek compensation for the harm you've suffered. Come in and talk with a Fort Wayne premises liability lawyer at Geisleman & Brown.
Leave with answers and a plan of action if you wish to proceed with a premises liability claim. Call 260.420.2001 or contact us online.
Slip-and-Fall/Trip-and-Fall Accidents
You may be able to seek damages in a premises liability case if the property owner knew or should have known of the dangerous condition.
Once an injury has occurred, property owners generally rush to make changes to the property before another accident can happen. This means the evidence relating to your accident can quickly disappear.
Documentation is key to bringing an effective slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall case. As soon as possible, document the unsafe conditions at the property. It is often necessary to have a friend or family member take photographs of the scene, as even a timely consultation with an Allen County slip-and-fall attorney will be too late to obtain the necessary proof of negligence.
- If the injury occurs at a commercial property, such as a store or restaurant, contact the manager before you leave the premises so that a report may be filed.
- Take a photo of the spill or slippery floor. Take a photo of the merchandise left in the store aisle or the torn carpet that you tripped over, causing you to fall.
- If you tripped over irregular pavement or a very short or very tall step that was unmarked, take a photo to document lack of signage or warning marks.
Joggers, bikers, delivery people and children are the most common victims of dog bites. Dog owners are responsible for the actions of their animals. When they fail to take proper precautions — fencing their yard, chaining an outdoor animal, keeping violent animals away from people — and someone gets hurt, the dog owner can be held financially accountable. If you were bitten by a dog that was not restrained responsibly by its owner, you can seek compensation for these physical and psychological injuries.
Free Initial Consultation — We Charge No Attorney's Fee Unless We Win Results
Our attorneys offer free initial consultations for you to get your questions answered. We represent all clients on a contingency basis, which means that we charge no fee unless we win a recovery on your behalf. Contact us online or call 260.420.2001.
