Oklahoma City Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

A sudden fall on someone else’s property can happen anywhere in Oklahoma City, from a busy restaurant in Bricktown to a retail store in the Plaza District. These incidents often lead to serious injuries, a mountain of medical debt, and significant time away from work, leaving victims to face the consequences of a property owner’s negligence.

Under Oklahoma law, property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail to fix or warn of a known hazard and an injury occurs, they can be held financially liable for the resulting harm.

If you were injured due to unsafe conditions, you have the right to seek full and fair compensation. An experienced Oklahoma City slip and fall accident lawyer from DM Injury Law can fight to protect your rights and hold the responsible party accountable.

Contact our firm today to discuss your case in a free, no-obligation consultation.

Why Choose DM Injury Law for Your Oklahoma City Slip and Fall Accident Case

After a serious fall, choosing the right legal team can feel like another important decision. You need a firm with the resources to challenge large insurance companies, but also one that sees you as a person, not just a case number.

At DM Injury Law, we combine the firepower of a nationally recognized trial practice with the compassionate, personalized service of a local firm with deep Midwest roots. We are committed to being the advocates you can trust.

Clients across Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas choose us because we deliver:

• A Record of Results: We have successfully recovered millions of dollars for accident victims. This track record shows our commitment to fighting for the maximum compensation our clients need to cover their medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.
• Aggressive Representation: Insurance companies are not on your side. Their goal is to protect their profits by denying or devaluing your claim. Our trial-ready attorneys are not afraid to take them on, whether in negotiations or in the courtroom.
• A Large Support Team: Not only does DM Injury Law have over 70 expert attorneys, but we also have a support staff of investigators, case managers, medical records specialists, and more to help you with every aspect of your OKC slip & fall case.
• No Fee Unless We Win: We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality legal representation. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay us nothing upfront, and we only collect attorney’s fee if we successfully recover compensation for you.

When you work with DM Injury Law, you get a dedicated partner who will handle every aspect of your case, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: your health and recovery.

Our Slip & Fall Case Results

At DM Injury Law, we fight for the maximum compensation your family needs after suffering a serious accident. Take a look at some of our successful case results that involve past clients falling and getting injured:

• $1,000,000: Our client was doing house renovations and fell through the attic floor.
• $500,000: Our client suffered serious injuries after falling through a balcony. 
• $255,000: Our client broke his ankle after slipping on ice in a parking lot. 

What is a Slip and Fall Accident Claim?

A slip and fall accident claim is a specific type of personal injury case that falls under an area of law known as “premises liability.” At its core, premises liability law holds property owners and managers responsible for maintaining a reasonably safe environment for their visitors, customers, and guests.

This legal responsibility is called a “duty of care.” When a property owner knows about, or should have reasonably known about, a dangerous condition on their property and fails to fix it or adequately warn others about it, they have “breached” their duty of care.

If this breach of duty directly leads to someone being injured in a slip, trip, or fall, the property owner can be held legally and financially responsible for the resulting damages. A successful slip and fall claim demonstrates that the owner’s negligence was the cause of your injuries, entitling you to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages or income, and other losses.

Common Slip and Fall Cases Our Lawyers Handle

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and for countless reasons. Our attorneys at DM Injury Law have experience handling a wide variety of these cases, and we understand the unique evidence required for each. Some of the most common causes of the slip and fall claims we see include:

• Wet and Slippery Surfaces: Spills in grocery store aisles, freshly mopped floors without “wet floor” signs, leaking refrigerators or pipes, and tracked-in rain or snow at building entrances.
• Icy or Snowy Walkways: Failure by a business or property owner to properly salt, sand, or clear snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots, and entryways.
• Cluttered Aisles and Walkways: Merchandise, boxes, equipment, or debris left in store aisles or hallways, creating a tripping hazard.
• Poor Lighting: Inadequately lit stairwells, hallways, parking garages, or outdoor paths that make it difficult to see potential hazards.
• Damaged Flooring: Torn carpeting, loose floorboards, broken tiles, or uneven mats that can catch a person’s foot.
• Stairway Accidents: Falls caused by broken steps, missing or loose handrails, or uneven riser heights.
• Parking Lot and Sidewalk Hazards: Potholes, large cracks in the pavement, or uneven concrete slabs that have not been repaired.
• Outdoor Hazards: Unmarked holes, sprinkler heads, or roots on a lawn or pathway where visitors are expected to walk.

No matter what caused your fall, if it happened on someone else’s property due to their negligence, we encourage you to speak with our team to understand your rights.

Injuries You Can Sustain From Falling 

Slip and falls can lead to a number of injuries, both minor and major. Even if you fall from a low height, you can suffer a catastrophic injury that leads to costly medical bills. Our slip & fall injury lawyers in Oklahoma City can help you seek the compensation you need to pay for those bills. 

Common injuries include: 

• Traumatic head injuries (TBIs) 
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Sprains and strains 
• Fractures and broken bones 
• Soft tissue injuries 
• Knee, hip, shoulder injuries 
• Wrongful death 

How Common Are Slip and Fall Accidents?

While they may sound minor, slip and fall accidents are a serious public health issue and a leading cause of preventable injuries. The statistics from national safety organizations paint a clear picture of just how common and dangerous these incidents can be.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injury-related deaths in the United States. Last year, over 46,000 people died in falls at home and at work.

Additionally,

Slip and fall accidents are a serious concern across Oklahoma. Take a look at these shocking statistics: 

• Over 8,000 hospitalizations per year of older adults in Oklahoma are due to slip and fall injuries. 
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023, falls, slips, and trips caused 13 workplace fatalities in Oklahoma, about 17% of the state’s total work-related deaths. 
• This aligns closely with the national pattern, where about 1 in 6 workplace fatalities involved a fall, slip, or trip. 

These numbers show you are not alone. Slip and fall accidents happen every day in Oklahoma City, and their consequences can be devastating. They are not “just accidents”—they are serious events with life-altering potential.

Who May Be Held Liable in an Oklahoma City Slip and Fall Claim?

Identifying the responsible party is a critical first step in any premises liability case. Liability isn’t always straightforward, as multiple parties could share responsibility for maintaining a property. Depending on where your accident occurred, the liable party could be:

• Commercial Business Owners: This includes owners of retail stores, supermarkets, malls, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.
• Private Property Owners: Homeowners can be held liable if a guest is injured due to a hazard on their property that they failed to address or warn about.
• Landlords and Property Management Companies: If you fall in a common area of an apartment complex or office building—such as a lobby, stairwell, or parking lot—the landlord or management company is often responsible for its upkeep.
• Government Entities: If your fall occurs on public property, such as a city sidewalk, in a public park, or inside a government building, you may have a claim against a city, state, or federal government agency. However, these cases have very strict rules, shorter deadlines, and specific notice requirements, making it crucial to contact an attorney immediately.
• Third-Party Contractors: Sometimes, a maintenance, cleaning, or construction company hired to work on a property creates a hazard. In these situations, that third-party company may be held liable for your injuries.

Our legal team at DM Injury Law will launch a comprehensive investigation to identify all potentially liable parties to ensure you can pursue compensation from every responsible source.

What Damages Are Available in an Oklahoma City Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit?

After a serious fall, the financial and personal costs can be immense. An Oklahoma City slip and fall lawsuit is designed to help you recover compensation for these losses, allowing you to become “whole” again from a financial perspective. The compensation, known as damages, is typically broken down into three categories.

Economic Damages: These are the tangible, verifiable financial losses you have incurred due to your injury. They are calculated using bills, receipts, and pay stubs. They include:

• All Medical Expenses: Ambulance rides, emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor’s appointments, prescription medications, and physical therapy.
• Future Medical Care: The estimated cost of any ongoing or future medical treatment you will need, such as additional surgeries or long-term rehabilitative care.
• Lost Wages: The income you lost while you were unable to work during your recovery.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or limit your ability to earn a living in the future, you can be compensated for this loss of future income.

Non-Economic Damages: These damages compensate you for the intangible, personal losses that don’t have a specific price tag but are just as real. They include:

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and discomfort you have endured and may continue to endure.
• Emotional Distress: Damages for the anxiety, depression, fear, and other psychological impacts of the accident and your injuries.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If your injuries prevent you from participating in hobbies, activities, or life experiences you once enjoyed.
• Disfigurement or Scarring: Compensation for permanent scarring or physical disfigurement caused by the fall.

Our attorneys will carefully document all of your losses to build a comprehensive demand for the full and fair compensation you are owed.

Oklahoma City Slip and Fall FAQs

Below are answers to some of the common concerns we hear from our clients. For answers specific to your case, we invite you to call us for a free consultation.

How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

According to Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 95(3), you have 2 years to file a slip and fall accident claim in Oklahoma. 

If you were hurt at work, 85A OK Stat § 69 states that you must notify your employer within 30 days of the accident, and formally file within 2 years. 

There are very few exceptions, and cases against government entities have even shorter deadlines. It is critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

What if I Was Partially at Fault for My Accident?

Oklahoma follows a “modified comparative negligence” rule. This means you can still recover damages as long as you are found to be 50% or less at fault for the accident. However, your total compensation award will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are awarded $100,000 but found to be 20% at fault, you would receive $80,000. If you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation. 

Insurance companies often try to use this rule to shift blame onto the victim, which is why having an experienced lawyer is so important.

The Insurance Company Already Made a Settlement Offer. Do I Still Need a Lawyer?

Yes, absolutely. It is highly advisable to speak with a lawyer before accepting any offer. The first offer from an insurance company is almost always far less than what your case is truly worth. They are hoping you will take the quick cash before you realize the full extent of your injuries and future medical needs. 

An experienced slip and fall accident attorney can accurately value your claim and negotiate for a settlement that truly covers all of your past, present, and future losses.

Contact Our Trusted Oklahoma City Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Today

You have been through enough. The pain, the stress, and the uncertainty following a serious fall can be daunting. You don’t have to carry this burden or fight a powerful insurance company on your own. Let the experienced and compassionate team at DM Injury Law be your voice and your advocate. We will put our firm’s extensive resources and track record of success to work for you.

When you trust us with your case, our Oklahoma City slip and fall accident lawyers will:

• Conduct a thorough, independent investigation into your accident.
• Gather all necessary evidence, including photos, video surveillance, witness statements, and incident reports.
• Handle all communication with the property owner and their insurance company.
• Work with medical and financial experts to calculate the full value of your claim.
• Aggressively negotiate for a top-dollar settlement on your behalf.
• Prepare your case for trial and fight for you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached.

Your journey to recovery starts with a single phone call. Let us help you secure the justice and financial stability you need to move forward.

To schedule your FREE, confidential case review, call our Oklahoma City office today at (405) 900-9000 or through our online form. There is no fee unless we win your case.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.