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In Michigan, a property owner is responsible for making sure their premises are safe or warning patrons, visitors, or tenants of any potential hazards. Owners who fail to take such precautions can be held liable for the losses suffered by their guests if an injury occurs on their property.

Our attorneys at Zamler, Shiffman & Karfis have decades of experience helping victims of slip and fall accidents recover the compensation they deserve after slipping, tripping, or falling on unsafe property. Let our firm protect your rights and best interests throughout the legal process and maximize your settlement.

Slip and Fall Accidents in Michigan

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that slips, trips, and falls are also second only to motor vehicles in terms of accidental deaths. Common causes include but aren’t limited to:

• Unmopped spills 
• Waxed or icy floors 
• Uneven flooring and sidewalks 
• Unmarked steps and curbs 
• Debris and dropped objects 
• Inadequate lighting 
• Accumulated snow and ice 
• Loose rugs and mats 
• Unsecured cables 
• Broken steps 
• Missing handrails 
• Failure to post warning signs 
  

When companies maintain high safety standards and do their jobs, many of these injuries can be prevented. With Zamler, Shiffman & Karfis, you'll find a team of experts in the field of premises liability. Our attorneys have won millions of dollars on behalf of victims of slip and fall accidents caused by the negligence of business owners, managers, employees, and custodians. We are now ready to fight for you and win.

Most Common Injuries in a Slip and Fall Accident

Premises liability accidents can be devastating, especially when they occur on hard surfaces like roads and concrete flooring. Common examples of potentially life-changing injuries include:

• Head and neck injury 
• Traumatic brain injury 
• Spinal cord injury 
• Broken bones 
• Sprains 
• Bruises 
• Wrongful death

You can count on our Michigan slip and fall attorneys if you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a slip-and-fall accident. We specialize in holding negligent property owners accountable and fighting to get you the appropriate compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses.

Steps You Should Take Right After Your Slip and Fall Accident

In the event of a slip and fall injury in Miami, it is important that you seek proper medical attention as soon as possible. Ensure that you keep all records of your medical treatment and bills related to your accident, and gather the contact information of any witnesses who may be able to testify for you: these are all elements that will make your premises liability case as strong as possible. 

You need to notify the manager or owner of the property as soon as possible about your slip and fall accident, so they can create a report and submit it to their insurer. If your smartphone wasn’t damaged, photograph the location where you were injured as well as the hazard, such as a dropped object or unmopped spill. 

Once a medical examination has proven that you have compensable injuries, contact the premises liability lawyers at Zamler, Shiffman & Karfis as soon as possible to ensure you have dedicated legal representation. Our team won't stop until justice has been served: this dedication has made us one of the top-rated personal injury law firms in the Metro Detroit area.

Why Choose Zamler, Shiffman & Karfis to Handle Your Slip and Fall Claim?

For over 50 years, the personal injury lawyers at Zamler, Shiffman & Karfis have fought to protect the rights of the injured. Our goal is to help you obtain compensation for your injury and related damages. We provide you with the following services:

• Keeping you updated on your case. Throughout the legal process, our legal team communicates with you to answer your questions and keep you updated. 
• Identifying the liable party. In order to establish liability, we identify all parties at fault and show how they failed to protect you from harm. 
• Communicating with all involved parties on your behalf and protecting your right to pursue a personal injury claim. 
• Investigating the accident. By utilizing our network of resources, we will thoroughly investigate your case and obtain the evidence necessary to establish fault, liability, and prove your damages. 
• Calculating damages. To determine the settlement value of your claim, we will calculate your recoverable damages, including financial, emotional, and physical losses.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we don't charge you a fee unless and until you receive compensation.

Compensation After a Slip and Fall

You may be entitled to pursue compensation for all losses you sustained due to the slip and fall. This includes but may not be limited to:

• Medical bills 
• Future treatment costs 
• Lost income / reduced earning ability 
• Pain and suffering

If the property owner was especially negligent, you may also be able to recover punitive damages. Your slip and fall attorney will advise whether such damages apply to your case.

Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Claims

You have three years from the date of the fall to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Michigan. Your case will be barred forever if you miss this deadline. If the victim is a minor child, the period can be extended to their 19th birthday, but it's best to file as soon as possible. 

Falls occurring on governmental property, such as defective sidewalks, require you to notify the governing agency within 120 days of the fall. Even if a defective condition caused you harm, your claims will be barred if you fail to provide this written notice. 

With specific deadlines in place, It is important to contact a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible after your injury.

Get a Free Consultation From an Experienced Michigan Slip and Fall Lawyer

Often, people blame themselves for accidents when the real liability falls on landlords, managers, and others who neglect their duties. Therefore, you should consult with an experienced Michigan slip and fall lawyer if you have been injured. 

Representing victims since 1969, our Michigan slip and fall lawyers have the experience, legal skills, and resources needed to help ensure you pursue the monetary damages you deserve. We care about our clients and we fight to win every time. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, call 248-557-1155 or complete the contact form on this page.

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