Slip & Fall
Omaha Slip & Fall Lawyer
Property owners — stores, restaurants, landlords, casinos, businesses — have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they don't, and someone gets hurt, they're responsible. We handle slip-and-fall and premises cases across Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.
What to do right now
- Report the fall in writing to a manager and get a copy
- Photograph the hazard, the area, and any warning signs (or absence)
- Get names and phone numbers of witnesses
- See a doctor the same day, even if injuries seem minor
What you need to know
Proving notice is key
To win, we typically have to show the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition. We move fast to secure incident reports, surveillance video, and maintenance logs.
Serious injuries are common
Slip and fall accidents frequently cause hip fractures, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries — especially in older adults.
Insurance defenses
Property insurers routinely argue the victim wasn't paying attention. We counter that with evidence of the actual hazard and how long it went unaddressed.
Common causes
- Wet or freshly mopped floors without warning signs
- Ice and snow on walkways and parking lots
- Torn carpeting or uneven flooring
- Poorly lit stairwells and parking areas
- Broken handrails and unsafe stairs
- Falling merchandise in retail stores
Who can be held liable
- Store, restaurant, and business owners
- Landlords and apartment complexes
- Cleaning and maintenance contractors
- Hotels and casinos
Compensation we pursue
- Emergency and ongoing medical care
- Surgical costs (hip, back, shoulder)
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages during recovery
- Pain, suffering, and reduced mobility
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do right after a fall?+
Report it in writing to the property owner or manager. Photograph the hazard and your injuries. Get names of witnesses. See a doctor the same day and call us before you speak to the property's insurance company.
What if I signed a waiver?+
Waivers don't always hold up, especially when gross negligence is involved. Let us review it — you may have a case even if you signed something.
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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