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A fall can happen in an instant, but broken bones, head injuries, and torn ligaments can take months to heal — and property owners and their insurers often argue it was your fault, not theirs. At Call Nick Law, attorney Nick Lough represents slip and fall victims across Huntsville and North Alabama, investigating what caused the fall and holding negligent property owners accountable.
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, but proving they knew, or should have known, about a hazard isn’t always straightforward. Insurers often argue the danger was “open and obvious” or that you weren’t watching where you were walking. Under Alabama’s contributory negligence rule, even a small share of blame can wipe out your claim entirely. Nick Lough investigates the scene quickly, before evidence of the hazard disappears, and builds a claim that puts responsibility where it belongs, representing clients across Huntsville, Athens, and Decatur on a contingency fee basis.
Unmarked spills, recent mopping, or leaks in stores and restaurants are among the most common causes of falls.
Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and damaged flooring create hazards property owners are required to fix or warn about.
Dimly lit stairwells, parking lots, and hallways make it hard to see hazards until it's too late.
Stairs without proper railings or with structural defects significantly increase the risk of a serious fall.
Property owners must take reasonable steps to clear walkways and warn of icy conditions.
Whether the fall happened at a business, apartment complex, or private residence, Nick Lough investigates who was responsible for maintaining the property.
Photographing the scene and securing surveillance footage before it's deleted or the hazard is fixed.
Gathering maintenance logs, prior complaints, and inspection records to show the danger wasn't addressed.
Building evidence to push back against claims that you weren't paying attention or ignored a warning.
Accounting for medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering — not just your first ER bill.
Alabama’s statute of limitations is two years from the date of the fall. Because surveillance footage and hazard evidence can disappear quickly, it’s best to contact Nick Lough as soon as possible.
This is a common defense. Under Alabama’s contributory negligence rule, even minimal fault assigned to you could bar recovery, so it’s critical to have evidence that clearly shows the hazard and the owner’s negligence.
Generally, yes. You typically must show the property owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to fix or warn about it.
Commercial property owners are held to a duty of care to customers. Nick Lough investigates maintenance records, prior incidents, and surveillance footage to build your claim.
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