Holding Oklahoma property owners accountable when negligence causes serious injuries.
Slip and fall accidents at Oklahoma City retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and apartment complexes leave victims with serious injuries and mounting medical bills. When an OKC property owner fails to fix a known hazard or warn visitors of a dangerous condition, they can be held liable under Oklahoma premises liability law. Colton Richardson represents Oklahoma City slip and fall victims and works to recover full compensation for every injury they have suffered.
Oklahoma City slip and fall cases are filed in Oklahoma County District Court. High-traffic locations where incidents frequently occur include Penn Square Mall, Bricktown entertainment district, Quail Springs Mall, and apartment complexes along I-35 and I-40. Injured victims are often treated at OU Health, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, or Integris Baptist Medical Center. Colton works with OKC-area premises liability experts to document conditions and build strong cases for injured clients.
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of serious injury in Oklahoma. When a property owner fails to maintain safe conditions, whether by leaving wet floors unmarked, ignoring broken pavement, or failing to fix dangerous stairs, they can be held liable for the injuries that result. Oklahoma premises liability law requires property owners and occupiers to exercise reasonable care to protect visitors from known hazards and hazards they should have discovered through reasonable inspection. Colton Richardson investigates the scene, preserves surveillance footage, and builds a strong case to recover full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
See a doctor the same day, even if you feel only minor discomfort. Head injuries, spinal injuries, and soft tissue injuries can worsen significantly in the days following a fall. A medical record created close in time to the incident is essential evidence.
Notify the manager, property owner, or supervisor before leaving. Request a copy of any incident report. Do not admit fault or sign any documents.
Photograph the hazard, the surrounding area, any warning signs or their absence, your injuries, and your footwear. Collect contact information from any witnesses who saw the fall.
Insurance adjusters move quickly after an incident. Decline any request for a recorded statement until you have spoken with an attorney. Statements made without legal guidance are frequently used to minimize your claim.
Surveillance footage retention periods vary by system, and some footage may be overwritten quickly. Acting quickly gives Colton the best opportunity to preserve evidence and build a strong case. All consultations are free and there is no fee unless he wins.
Oklahoma premises liability law is established by court decisions rather than a single statute, and it requires that property owners and occupiers exercise ordinary care to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for lawful visitors. The duty owed depends on the visitor's status: invitees (customers, guests) are owed the highest duty of care, limited to hazards the owner actually knew about or that existed long enough that the owner should have discovered them (see Scott v. Archon Group, L.P., 2008 OK 45); licensees are owed a duty to warn of known dangers, and trespassers are generally owed only a duty to refrain from willful injury. Under 23 O.S. § 13, Oklahoma follows a modified comparative fault rule: you can still recover, reduced by your percentage of fault, as long as your fault does not exceed 50%. If your fault is greater than the property owner's, you cannot recover. Oklahoma's two-year statute of limitations under 12 O.S. § 95 applies to most slip and fall claims.
Insurance companies defending Oklahoma City slip and fall claims routinely argue that the hazard was open and obvious, that the victim was not paying attention, or that the property owner had no notice of the condition. Colton Richardson knows how to dismantle these defenses using surveillance footage, maintenance records, witness testimony, and premises liability experts.
Local Resources & Courts
Oklahoma County District Court, OU Health, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, I-35, I-40, Penn Square Mall, Bricktown
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Oklahoma City client who suffered a torn ACL after tripping on a broken curb in a retail parking lot. Settlement covered surgery, physical therapy, and lost income during recovery.
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