The Wolf Pack™ at Colbert Cooper Hill can help you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.
A slip and fall accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you’re walking through a grocery store, restaurant, apartment complex, or other area of everyday life. The next, you’re on the ground with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, missed time from work, and questions about what happens next.
Lucky slip and fall victims walk away with some light bruises and embarrassment. But others can suffer devastating harm including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, torn ligaments, and chronic pain conditions that affect victims for years.
If you were injured in a fall that happened because a property owner failed to keep their premises reasonably safe, you may have the right to seek compensation.
The slip and fall lawyers at Colbert Cooper Hill help personal injury victims throughout Ardmore and Southern Oklahoma hold negligent property owners accountable. Our legal team aggressively pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by preventable accidents.
While Colbert Cooper Hill serves clients throughout Oklahoma from offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Ardmore, our Ardmore office is proud to represent injured individuals across Southern Oklahoma.
We regularly help clients in:
Whether your accident occurred at a local business, apartment complex, hotel, retail store, or public property, our attorneys are prepared to help.
The legal process can feel overwhelming after a serious injury, a workplace accident, or the loss of a loved one. On top of managing the aftermath and focusing on recovery or grieving, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why our firm focuses on making the process as easy as possible.
Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors.
Unfortunately, some businesses and property owners cut corners on safety, ignore hazards, or fail to perform routine maintenance. When that happens, innocent people can suffer serious injuries.
Many dangers could have been corrected or addressed before anyone got hurt. When property owners fail to act responsibly, they should be held accountable.
Many falls occur because a dangerous condition existed on the property for an extended period of time. Examples include:
Property owners and managers have a duty to inspect their premises and address hazards within a reasonable timeframe.
Poorly designed or improperly constructed structures can create serious dangers. Examples include:
When construction defects contribute to an injury, multiple parties may be responsible including contractors, builders, property owners, and maintenance companies.
Property owners must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Examples of maintenance-related hazards include:
Failure to properly maintain a property can lead to devastating injuries.
Poor visibility contributes to many falls. Dark stairwells, parking lots, hallways, and entrances can prevent visitors from noticing hazards that would otherwise be obvious.
When lighting deficiencies contribute to a fall, property owners may be held responsible.
Insurance companies know we don’t back down.
We have recovered $100’s of millions of dollars for our clients.
You’re not just a case file — You’re a real person with real injuries.
You pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Slip and fall cases fall under an area of law known as premises liability.
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility property owners have to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors.
However, not every fall automatically creates a valid claim. To recover compensation, it typically must be shown that:
Insurance companies frequently argue that the victim was careless or that the hazard was “open and obvious.” That is why investigating the facts quickly is critical to a successful claim.
One of the biggest misconceptions about slip and fall cases is that proving them is easy. Something obviously happened, right?
But property owners and insurance companies often deny responsibility for injuries immediately. That is why our team conducts thorough investigations that may include:
Businesses often create internal reports after accidents occur. These documents can contain valuable information about what happened.
Security camera footage can provide powerful evidence showing:
Witnesses often provide important details that support a claim.
Maintenance logs can reveal whether inspections were performed properly or if hazards were ignored.
In complex cases, experts may be needed to evaluate building codes, safety standards, or accident reconstruction.
The sooner our slip and fall lawyers become involved, the better chance we have of preserving evidence before it disappears.
Every case is different, but slip and fall victims may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Medical costs often include:
Many slip and fall injuries prevent people from working. Compensation may include:
Not every loss comes with a receipt, but that doesn’t make it any less worthy of attention. Victims may be compensated for:
Serious falls can lead to chronic pain, mobility limitations, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent impairments that can greatly affect one’s life.
These long-term effects often substantially increase the value of a claim as they create more challenges for a victim.
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When you hire Colbert Cooper Hill and slip and fall lawyers, you gain a team committed to protecting your interests from day one. We help by:
We understand the communities we serve in Ardmore and throughout Southern Oklahoma. We also understand Oklahoma law and the regional court system. Insurance companies know we are willing to fight for our clients.
Contact Colbert Cooper Hill to request a free consultation. Our Ardmore slip and fall lawyers will listen to your case with the respect and care you deserve.
We will provide our opinion on your best next legal steps, whether that involves hiring a lawyer or not. If you choose to hire us, you pay nothing up front and owe us no fees unless we win compensation for you, in accordance with Oklahoma law.
First, seek medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries, such as concussions, back injuries, or internal damage, may not be immediately apparent.
If possible, take photographs of the hazard that caused your fall, report the incident to management or the property owner, and obtain contact information from any witnesses. Preserving evidence early can significantly strengthen your case.
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Not every fall results in a legal claim. Generally, you must show that a dangerous condition existed and that the property owner knew or should have known about it but failed to address it.
An experienced Ardmore slip and fall lawyer can evaluate the facts of your case and determine whether negligence likely played a role in your injuries.
This is one of the most common defenses used by insurance companies. They may argue that you weren’t paying attention or that the hazard was “open and obvious.”
Oklahoma follows comparative negligence rules, meaning you may still be able to recover compensation even if you were partially responsible. An experienced slip and fall attorney can help challenge unfair attempts to shift blame onto you.
In most cases, Oklahoma’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. However, exceptions can apply, particularly if government property is involved. Waiting too long can result in lost evidence and jeopardize your claim, so speaking with a lawyer promptly is important.
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Slip and fall accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, including broken wrists, fractured hips, torn ligaments, back injuries, neck injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage.
Older adults are particularly vulnerable to severe injuries, but people of all ages can suffer life-changing consequences from a serious fall.
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Most premises liability claims, including slip and fall cases, settle through negotiations before reaching trial. However, some cases require litigation when insurance companies refuse to offer fair compensation.
If your case does go to court, The Wolf Pack™ will be prepared to advocate aggressively on your behalf.
There is no average settlement that applies to every case. The value depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost wages, future treatment needs, and the impact the injury has had on your daily life.
A thorough review of your situation is the best way to estimate the potential value of your claim.
Colbert Cooper Hill has no upfront costs. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee comes from the compensation we recover for you. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing in attorney fees.
After a serious fall, you may be dealing with pain, uncertainty, and financial stress. You should not have to face insurance companies and property owners alone.
Our Ardmore slip and fall lawyers help injury victims throughout Southern Oklahoma pursue the compensation they need to move forward after a preventable accident.
Contact Colbert Cooper Hill to request a free case review and learn how we can help protect your rights and fight for the recovery you deserve.
