Accomplished Slip and Fall Attorneys

At Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we’ve been fighting for slip and fall accident victims since 1979. We understand the unique challenges involved in handling slip and fall accident claims, including who is liable, if your accident was preventable, and the amount of damages you should receive. We’re tied to our local communities and serve as members of several hospital boards.

While past results can’t predict future outcomes, we have a strong track record when it comes to slip and fall accident recoveries. Some of our results include:

• $195,000 for a slip and fall accident victim
• $180,000 for another slip and fall accident victim
• $160,000 for another slip and fall accident victim
• $150,000 for another slip and fall accident victim
• $145,000 for another slip and fall accident victim
• $130,000 for another slip and fall accident victim
• $110,000 for a slip and fall/oilfield accident victim
• $100,000 (settlement) for our client, who broke a leg after slipping and falling at a car dealership

Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents in North Dakota?

Property owners should exercise reasonable care to keep their property safe for anyone who has a legal right to be on the property. Property owners include retail stores, restaurants, hotels, apartments, professional businesses, churches, schools, community organizations, and all other commercial and nonprofit businesses.

Our slip and fall accident lawyers work to determine who owns the property where you fell and who is responsible for maintaining it. Defendants may include:

• The owner of the property
• A parent company or a subsidiary
• A landlord or a tenant
• A maintenance company that had a duty to conduct regular safety inspections
• Other defendants, depending on how the slip and fall accident happens and where it happens

Why do slip and fall accidents happen?

Some of the many reasons that someone may slip and fall while on someone else’s property include:

• Spilled liquids. Liquid spills at restaurants and grocery stores are quite common, though spills can happen anywhere.
• Floors that have just been mopped or waxed. Property owners should warn visitors about the danger of slipping and falling on freshly cleaned surfaces.
• Ice and snow accumulation. North Dakota gets a lot of snow and ice. Property owners should act with reasonable care based on the circumstances so that the people who park on their property and walk inside the property don’t slip and fall on snow, ice, or
• Dangerous walkways. Broken pavements, broken tiles, torn carpets, and unevenly laid surfaces can cause a slip and fall or a trip and fall accident.
• Dangerous steps and inclines. Property owners should ensure steps are even, have railings, and that inclines are safe.

How do you show a property owner is liable for a slip and fall accident?

Understanding who is responsible for your accident and why your accident was preventable are just the starting points. We work to convince insurance companies, arbitrators, and jurors why a defendant is responsible for your injuries.

We conduct the following steps, among others, to show what happened and why the defendants are liable:

• Our lawyer discusses with you what happened when the slip and fall accident occurred. This includes why you were on the property, where you were when you fell, what you think caused you to fall, who you spoke to about the fall (such as the property owner or a supervisor), and whether there were any witnesses.
• We work with our investigators who examine the conditions at the place where you fell. Conditions may include the floor, stairway, parking lot, lighting, and warnings of any dangers, to name a few.
• We formally question the defendants in writing and in person. Our lawyers understand what questions to ask property owners (and any other responsible parties) about precautions they took to keep customers/visitors safe. This might also include whether there were any other complaints about the condition of the property and whether they made any changes to the property after you fell.
• We formally question any eyewitnesses in person. If someone with you or someone in the store saw you fall or saw the dangerous conditions that caused your fall, we will depose them.
• We demand all relevant documents. These documents include any building code violations, any prior complaints, any recent repairs, their insurance policies, and any other relevant documents.

How do you show the value of slip and fall accident claims?

At Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we work with your doctors and medical providers to verify what injuries you have, what medical care you’ll need, what complications may arise, and how your injuries are affecting every part of your life.

Common slip and fall injuries may include broken bones, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, back and neck pain, nerve damage, and other injuries. Slip and fall accidents can also be fatal.

We verify every medical provider who’s helped you so far and every medical provider you may need in the future. These providers include emergency transportation workers, ER care providers, hospitals, doctors, surgical teams, physical therapists, occupational therapists, vocational therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers.

We also work with your employers if your injuries prevent you from working, temporarily or permanently.

Our personal injury lawyers demand compensation for all your damages to date and all your future damages, including:

• Medical bills of every type by every healthcare provider
• Lost wages, benefits, business income, salary, and any long-term disability compensation
• Your daily physical pain and mental anguish
• Any loss of bodily function
• The inability to enjoy your life
• The loss of consortium (the comfort and enjoyment of your spouse)
• Any scars or disfigurement

How do we obtain the information needed to convince insurance companies, defense lawyers, and juries of your damages?

We do a lot more than just make phone calls. Our team at Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers obtains important medical, employment, and financial records pertinent to your case.

Many slip and fall accidents settle based on our demand letter. If your case does not settle, we’ll proceed under the North Dakota Rules of Evidence. This might include introducing written records into court, arranging to have your treating doctor, employer, and any experts testify in court, and, in some cases, a video deposition of your doctor.

Our lawyer understands the art of negotiation: what initial offer we should make, what initial offer the insurance company will likely make, and what conversations are needed to reach a settlement. If there is no settlement, we have the skills and experience to persuasively argue your slip and fall case before a judge and jury.

At Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we’ve earned the respect of former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for our dedication and our impressive record of recoveries in slip and fall cases. Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We have offices in Minot, Fargo, and Bismarck.