A Slip-and-Fall Attorney Can Help Assist You with Your Case
American Fork has many outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking to biking. The downtown area is historic, with lots of walking tours on offer. With so many opportunities to walk in American Fork comes a higher likelihood of fall accidents.
The Advocates have firsthand experience with the pain that slip-and-falls bring. You need to physically recover while dealing with insurance companies, medical expenses, and stubborn property owners. Our legal advice is to leave your personal injury case to us so that you can recover in peace.
Why choose The Advocates? We are Utah’s premiere personal injury law firm. Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the practice areas in which we specialize. Utah law is complicated. Our American Fork personal injury lawyers can navigate these complexities to get you fair compensation.
With an Advocate accident lawyer on your side, you can rest assured knowing a professional legal team is fighting for you every step of the way. Give us a call, and we will start with a case evaluation.
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A Team of Slip-and-Fall Professionals Assigned to Your Case
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you. We can help you:
- Understand the claims process
- Investigate your accident
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters
- Obtain a settlement or judgment against the at fault party
"Hiring The Advocates was the best move I could have made after my accident. They were very professional and made me feel confident my case would go smoothly. They really put me at ease. I would recommend them to anyone!" - Robert S.
When Should I Hire an American Fork Slip-and-Fall Attorney?
Serious injuries are common after a slip-and-fall. What is even more common is insurance companies that do not want to compensate you. The Advocates believe that this is unacceptable, which is why our law firm’s mission is to get people what they deserve.
You could live in Provo, Sandy, American Fork, or Pleasant Grove; if you are in Utah, we can help. If you slip and get injured in Utah, then you deserve fair compensation for damages.
The Advocates promise to work hand in hand with you by negotiating with insurance companies, working with providers to put liens on your bills, and ultimately fighting for a just outcome.
Everyone in Utah deserves a helping hand after a slip-and-fall. An Advocate can make that happen.
Personal Injury Law in Utah
What is the statute of limitations for slip-and-falls in Utah?
It does not matter if you are in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Spanish Fork, Orem, or anywhere in between. The statute of limitations for all slip and fall accidents is four years.
This applies to motorcycle accidents, dog bites, and any other type of personal injury.
Does insurance cover slip-and-falls?
Where your accident occurs will determine what insurance covers your damage. Most businesses have general liability insurance covering damages from a slip-and-fall accident.
If you are at somebody’s house, their homeowner’s insurance should cover damages.
Before filing a personal injury claim, you usually have to prove the property owner was somehow negligent.
Premises liability
Premises liability law deals with the responsibility of property owners to ensure individuals are safe on their premises. If you are injured on someone else’s property, the duty owed by the property owner depends on your legal status.
There are three classifications of visitors:
- Invitee: You enter the property for public use or business purposes, such as a customer entering a store. Property owners have the highest duty of care to invitees. They must regularly take reasonable steps to address any slip-and-fall dangers.
- Licensee: You enter someone’s property for your own purposes with the owner’s consent, such as being a social guest at someone’s house. Owners must warn licensees of known dangers that are not readily apparent.
- Trespasser: You enter the property without permission. Owners owe no duty except to refrain from willfully causing harm.
Determining your visitor classification at the location of your fall will be one of the first legal issues you and your attorney work through.
You must also show that the property owner breached their duty to keep their premises safe by not fixing or marking potential tripping hazards. Proving negligence is the basis of any personal injury claim.
There must also be demonstrable evidence that the unsafe conditions of the property caused your injuries. This connection is crucial when determining liability.
Then, the damages from the accident must be compensated, including medical expenses, lost wages, and funeral expenses if a loved one passes away from a slip-and-fall.
There are a lot of factors in a slip-and-fall case. The Advocates have extensive experience in all practice areas related to personal injury, and are ready to take on that challenge with you.
Walking Around American Fork
American Fork Historic District
The historic district is a fifty-acre part of town that is on the National Register of Historic Places. In a country dominated by cars, it can be hard to find places worth walking around—this place is one of them.
The city offers a walking tour, on which you can see the Fort Wall Memorial, the Alpine Tabernacle, and much more.
Follow some easy guidelines to ensure you don’t slip while traversing the historic district: wear non-slip soles, avoid ice patches, watch your footing, and get properly fitted footwear.
Ten trails around American Fork
- Silver Glance Lake: 5.9 miles. Four hours to finish. Hard.
- Goat Mountain: 1.3 miles. One hour to finish. Moderate.
- Tibble Fork Trail: 4.8 miles. Two and a half miles to finish. Moderate.
- Murdock Trail Bike Route: 10 miles. Three hours to finish. Easy.
- Lone Peak Loop: 1.3 miles. Thirty miles to finish. Moderate.
What to do after a Utah slip-and-fall accident
The following steps exist to protect your well-being. Immediately after a slip-and-fall accident, everything related to your fall can be used as evidence to make your case.
The steps are:
- Seek medical attention: Your health comes before any talk of lawsuits. Get medical help immediately, even if the injuries are minor. Keep all medical bills.
- Report the incident: You or a loved one must immediately inform the property owner or manager of the accident. Ensure you get a written report and keep a record of it.
- Document the scene: Take pictures of everything related to the accident. If your injuries demand immediate attention, have someone else take photos—document where you fell, the conditions that led you to fall, and your injuries.
- Gather witness information: Obtain the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed your accident. Their statements may be helpful in your case.
- Be cautious with what you say: Do not get into detailed discussions about the accident with the insurance company, insurance adjusters, or anyone who could lose something from your claim. Any statements you make could be used against you.
- Consult an attorney: Bring your case to an experienced fall lawyer. Give them all the details of your accident. You are more likely to win your case through an attorney-client relationship than attempting to go through the process alone.
Common slip-and-fall injuries
The type of accident you have will determine your injuries. Some common injuries fall victims experience are:
- Bruising and soft tissue injuries
- Sprains and strains, particularly in the wrists, hands, or ankles
- Broken bones, especially hips
- Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one