Alabama Slip and Fall Lawyer
Hurt in a Slip and Fall in Alabama?
A fall can happen in seconds — in a grocery store aisle, on a broken staircase, in a poorly lit parking lot — but the injuries can last a lifetime: broken hips, shattered wrists, back injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. Too often, property owners and their insurers respond by blaming the victim.
At John C. Hubbard, LLC, we handle premises liability claims against stores, restaurants, landlords, and other property owners in Birmingham and across Alabama. We investigate the hazard, track down inspection and maintenance records, secure camera footage before it disappears, and build the case that the owner knew — or should have known — about the danger. You pay nothing up front, and there’s no attorney’s fee unless we recover for you.
Your consultation is free. Call 205-378-8121 or contact us online today.
Common Hazards That Cause Falls
Slip, trip, and fall injuries happen in many ways. We handle cases involving:
Wet & Slippery Floors
Spills, leaks, and freshly mopped floors with no warning are among the most common causes of store falls.
Broken Stairs & Handrails
Crumbling steps, loose rails, and uneven risers turn an ordinary staircase into a serious hazard.
Poor Lighting
Dark stairwells, hallways, and parking lots hide hazards that adequate lighting would reveal.
Cluttered Aisles & Walkways
Merchandise, cords, and debris left in walkways are accidents waiting to happen.
Parking Lot & Sidewalk Defects
Potholes, broken curbs, and heaved pavement cause serious trip-and-fall injuries every day.
Missing Warning Signs
When owners know about a hazard and fail to warn customers, they can be held responsible.
Weather-Related Hazards
Owners must take reasonable steps to address slick entryways and walkways during and after bad weather.
Falling Merchandise
Overstocked or poorly stacked shelves in big-box stores can drop heavy items onto shoppers below.
What to Do After a Fall in Alabama
What happens right after a fall can make a real difference in your claim. If you are able:
- Report the fall to the manager, owner, or landlord and ask that it be documented.
- Get medical attention right away, even if the pain seems minor at first.
- Photograph the hazard that caused your fall before it is cleaned up or repaired.
- Collect names and contact information for anyone who saw what happened.
- Talk to an Alabama slip and fall lawyer before accepting any settlement offer.
Why Slip and Fall Cases Are Harder Than They Look
Premises liability cases turn on what the property owner knew and when. To win, we typically have to show the owner created the hazard, knew about it, or should have discovered it through reasonable care. That takes evidence — inspection logs, camera footage, prior complaints — and it disappears fast.
Alabama’s contributory negligence rule makes these cases especially unforgiving: if the owner can pin even part of the blame on you for not seeing the hazard, your claim can be denied entirely. Insurers lean on this rule hard. Having an experienced attorney investigate early can make all the difference.
Have more questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call us for straight answers about your specific situation.