Flickinger Legal Group
Our personal injury law firm helps people who have been injured due to the negligence of others. We will do everything we can to help injury victims get better in all aspects of your lives.
A single misstep can transform an ordinary day into months of pain, medical appointments, and financial uncertainty. At the Flickinger Legal Group, our personal injury lawyers have witnessed how slip-and-fall accidents devastate lives across Central Ohio—from seniors who lose their independence after a fall at the grocery store to young parents unable to work after tripping on a broken sidewalk. These accidents happen in seconds, but their consequences can last a lifetime.
Not every fall on someone else’s property creates grounds for legal action. Accidents do happen, and Ohio law recognizes that. However, the state also holds property owners accountable when their negligence results in harm to an individual. To build a successful slip-and-fall case, you must be able to prove a few specific elements.
First, the property owner must have owed you a duty of care. This duty varies depending on why you were on the property. Customers in stores, guests at restaurants, and visitors to offices receive the highest level of protection under Ohio law. Property owners must regularly inspect their premises, fix dangerous conditions, and warn visitors about hazards they cannot immediately address.
Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises. This means regular inspections, prompt repairs, and adequate warnings about temporary hazards. When they fail in these duties—whether through laziness, cost-cutting, or simple negligence—they must answer for resulting injuries.
In commercial settings, both property owners and business operators might share responsibility. A store tenant must maintain safe conditions within their space, while the building owner must ensure common areas like parking lots and sidewalks remain hazard-free. Sometimes maintenance companies, cleaning services, or snow removal contractors bear responsibility for creating or failing to address dangerous conditions.
Property managers who oversee apartment complexes or commercial buildings might be liable if their failure to address known hazards contributed to your fall.
Municipalities can be liable for falls on public property, such as sidewalks, parks, or government buildings. However, special rules and shorter deadlines apply to claims against government entities.
Every slip-and-fall victim deserves full compensation for their losses. Insurance companies will try to settle quickly for far less than you deserve, but the Flickinger Legal Group will fight for every dollar you’re entitled to receive, including compensation for:
• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Reduced future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent scarring, disfigurement, or disability
When you’re hurt and facing mounting bills, you need attorneys who offer both legal skill and genuine compassion. At the Flickinger Legal Group, you won’t be shuffled between associates or struggle to reach your attorney. Russ and Justin personally handle every case, and our assistant Roxanne will ensure you always feel heard and supported.
Over three decades, we’ve recovered millions for Central Ohio injury victims, taking on insurance companies that try to deny or minimize legitimate claims. Our smaller size means personalized attention, while our experience means proven results. We detest insurance companies and their tactics, and we’ll fight aggressively to protect your rights.
You pay no legal fees unless we get compensation for you. This contingency arrangement means you can pursue justice without financial risk. Contact the Flickinger Legal Group today for a free consultation.
