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Hazard on the ground. Responsibility at the top.

Hazard on the ground. Responsibility at the top.

Trips are not minor. A raised edge, broken step, loose cable, or uneven walkway can cause serious injuries that change daily life and work. Property owners and managers have a duty to maintain safe walking surfaces and to fix or warn about hazards. Carma Legal builds clear, evidence driven trip and fall claims that hold the right parties accountable in Nevada and North Carolina. We do not wait for justice. We go get it.

Why choose Carma Legal

Attorney led strategy

from intake to resolution

Early evidence preservation

so video, logs, and reports are not lost

Trial ready preparation

that strengthens negotiations

Clear communication

with plain language updates you can trust

Integrity without compromise

in every decision and recommendation

How we prove a slip and fall case

Duty and control

We identify who controlled the area and what safety rules applied. Commercial tenants, management companies, and vendors may share responsibility.

Notice of the hazard

We prove the defendant knew or should have known about the danger. Notice can be actual or constructive and is shown with timelines, logs, and patterns. Long standing hazards, poor inspection routines, and prior complaints matter.

Causation

Medical documentation links the fall to the injuries and explains why symptoms persist.

Damages

We calculate the full impact on health, work, and daily life, including future care and long term limitations.

Evidence we work to secure quickly
Evidence we work to secure quickly
  • image Surveillance video and body camera footage
  • image Incident reports and witness statements
  • image Cleaning, inspection, and sweep logs
  • image Maintenance requests and completion records
  • image Vendor contracts and service schedules
  • image Photos with measurements of height differentials and defects
  • image Lighting data, handrail and tread specifications, and surface friction info
  • image Weather records for outdoor defects
  • image Prior complaints or pattern evidence when available
Time matters. Many properties overwrite video within days.

Common trip hazards and where they occur

Walking surface defects
Cracked or heaved concrete, potholes, broken tiles, loose thresholds, raised transitions, missing pavers, and abrupt height changes.

Mats and coverings
Curled or bunched mats, unsecured rugs, worn edges, and misfit floor runners at entrances.

Cords and merchandise
Unsecured cables, extension cords, stocking in aisles, and poorly placed displays that narrow walkways.

Stairs and ramps
Broken or uneven steps, worn nosings, missing or loose handrails, inconsistent riser heights, and poor ramp design.

Lighting and visibility
Dim stairwells, unlit sidewalks, burned out bulbs in parking lots, and glare that hides surface changes.

Typical locations
Grocery and retail stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes, offices, parking lots and garages, sidewalks, warehouses, and construction zones.

Defenses we are ready to counter

No notice
We use logs, work orders, and video to show the defect existed long enough that reasonable inspection would have found it.

Open and obvious
A visible hazard does not excuse a failure to repair or to warn when people are expected to use the area.

Comparative fault
Claims about footwear, distractions, or preexisting conditions are addressed with facts, medical proof, and human factors analysis.

Temporary condition
We test the story against sweep logs, staffing levels, and reasonable inspection intervals for similar properties.

Injuries and damages we pursue

  • image Fractures, ligament and tendon tears, and dislocations
  • image Traumatic brain injury and concussion
  • image Spinal injuries and nerve damage
  • image Complex regional pain and chronic conditions
  • image Emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and future medical costs
  • image Wage loss and reduced earning capacity
  • image Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
  • image Home modifications and mobility aids when needed
  • image Wrongful death damages for eligible family members

What to do after a trip and fall

  • image Report the incident to management and request a copy or photo of the incident report.
  • image Photograph the defect, measurements of height differences, lighting, footwear, and any warning signs or lack of signs.
  • image Ask that surveillance video be preserved and note camera locations.
  • image Collect names and contact information for witnesses and employees.
  • image Seek medical care and follow all treatment instructions.
  • image Save receipts, bills, and correspondence. Keep the shoes and clothing you wore.
  • image Contact Carma Legal so evidence and deadlines are protected from the start.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a case if I did not see the defect?
Possibly. Many hazards are hard to detect. The key question is whether the property failed to use reasonable care to prevent or warn about the danger.
Comparative fault arguments are common. We analyze layout, lighting, and defect size, then present the full picture of responsibility.
Not necessarily. The warning must be timely, visible, and placed correctly. If the condition should have been repaired, a cone may be inadequate.
Most injury matters are contingency based. You pay no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered. All terms are provided in writing.

 Deadlines vary by state and can be shorter for claims involving public entities. Contact us quickly so your rights are preserved.

Why clients choose Carma Legal
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