Detroit Slip and Fall Lawyer

“Premises liability” is the legal term for what most people call “slip and fall” cases. When you visit a store, restaurant, other business, or even a private home, you are probably not thinking about being hurt by some dangerous condition on the property. In fact, property owners have a legal duty to keep their property safe for all guests and visitors. If there are unsafe conditions, the property owner has a legal duty to fix them as soon as possible and warn people about the dangers until they can be fixed.

Of course, that doesn’t always happen: people slip on wet floors, trip over damaged flooring, get injured by falling merchandise, and suffer other injuries that come under the umbrella of premises liability. These aren’t just accidents; they are avoidable accidents, and whoever had the power and responsibility to prevent them should be liable for any injuries that result.

If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you should have in your corner, a slip and fall lawyer with experience in premises liability cases. Learn about your rights in these matters; contact J.L. Hawkins Law to schedule a free consultation.

Why You Should Have a Slip and Fall Lawyer

It may look funny when people slip and fall on TV, but in real life, it’s no joke: an injury that happens in an instant can cause lifelong disability, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) or serious back injury. Those injuries may lead not only to medical bills, but to the inability to work and loss of earning capacity.

In these instances, you should never make a statement to an insurer or accept a settlement without first talking to an experienced slip and fall lawyer. If you do, you could later find that your expenses and injuries are much more serious than you first believed, but you will not be about to go back and ask for more money. Your attorney will gather evidence in your case and negotiate on your behalf to make sure you get what you are rightfully entitled to. Most cases settle, but if yours must go to trial, an experienced lawyer can protect your rights.

The J.L. Hawkins Law Difference

Attorney Johnny L. Hawkins has nearly 30 years of experience as a slip and fall lawyer, serving clients throughout Metro Detroit. His approach to practice is informed by his time in the military, where he learned the value of intense preparation and the importance of standing up for the rights of those who need help. Those lessons have earned Johnny the nickname “The Warrior Lawyer.”

Unlike many larger firms that focus on the number of cases they resolve, Johnny’s priority is on the needs of each client. He deliberately maintains a lower caseload than many firms so that he can give every client the responsive service, personal attention, and powerful advocacy they deserve.