We have a proven track record and have helped the good people of Fort Worth in their times of need.

The lawyers at Nwoha Law Firm Injury Lawyers are trusted throughout Texas. Our fierce and ambitious representation is what you want when you’re trying to recover the compensation you need after an accident or injury. Not only that, they come highly recommended by the previous clients that they have represented.

Founding Attorney Neill Nwoha is locally and nationally recognized as a highly accomplished and ethical legal advocate. For years, we’ve been obtaining successful results for accident victims and grieving families in Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Our results are a testament to our hard work and commitment to our clients.

Slip and fall accidents can be disorienting, leaving accident victims uncertain of what to do next. While it is typically best to contact an experienced slip and fall accident attorney as soon as possible, there are several steps you can take at the scene to protect your claim. here are some of them:

1. Take Pictures. The question of what you slipped on, what it looked like, and where it was, will become a highly debated topic after the slip and fall accident. It is important to take as many pictures of what you slipped on and where you slipped in order to ensure a strong claim.
2. Seek Medical Attention. Too many times people feel sore or pain after a slip and fall, but reject medical treatment because they feel like the pain will go away with time. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to document how you are feeling and what caused you to feel that way. If you did not do this it is still possible to bring a claim, but the claim will always be stronger if you seek immediate medical attention.
3. Report the Fall to the Owner or Manager. It is important to immediately inform the manager or owner of the property of your fall and warn them of the substance or hazard that caused you to fall.
4. Get a Copy of the Incident Report. Often times after a fall occurs, an incident report is made in order to document the fall. If possible, get a copy of the incident report and save it, that way, you can be sure that any report they produce at a later time is a true and accurate copy.
5. Get the Names and Numbers of Witnesses. Too often accidents will have witnesses that disappear once the issue resolves. However, if you do not get their names and numbers, they will be impossible to find at a later date. A witness that your attorneys cannot interview is the same as having no witness at all, so always remember to get the names and numbers of any witness to your fall.
6. Seek medical attention. Even if you are not aware of any serious injuries, visit an emergency room or doctor as soon as possible. Slip and fall accidents can cause significant damage to soft tissue and muscles, and your injuries may not be immediately evident. Symptoms can appear days, weeks, or months later and worsen over time. A medical professional can identify injuries that may otherwise go unnoticed until it’s too late.
7. Avoid social media. Anything you say on social media can be used to diminish your claim. Even if you are giving what you consider to be an accurate account of your accident or injuries, defense teams will try to use your posts to find the smallest of discrepancies between what you commented on social media and what you told police or your insurer.
8. Call a lawyer. This is an absolute must in any Texas slip and fall accident. You need to protect your rights and you need to know your legal options. Most personal injury firms will offer a free case consultation with no obligation. You can reach us at (469) 320-1339.

No matter the severity of your injury, our attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure your rights as an injured victim are upheld. Among the injuries we see most often in clients involved in slip and fall accidents are:

• Soft tissue injuries
• Whiplash
• Strained ligaments
• Back muscle sprains
• Scrapes and Cuts
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Chest injuries
• Bruising
• Contusions
• Broken ribs
• Internal injuries
• Broken bones
• Jaw injuries
• Loss of teeth
• Neck injuries
• Broken neck
• Pelvic injuries
• Lacerations
• Penetration injuries

This question has been researched time and time again, and the answer is both obvious and clear. Attorney involvement in injury claims always leads to a bigger payout from the insurance company. In fact, studies show that attorney involving can lead to a 3.5 time increase in final payout compared to cases where an attorney was not involved.

There are three major studies and a report that show a clear correlation between retaining a lawyer for a personal injury accident and getting a larger settlement. The Insurance Research Council (IRC) published a study in 1999 with results that still hold true over 20 years later. The study, “Paying for Auto Injuries: A Consumer Panel Survey of Auto Accident Victims” . And in that study they found that accident victims who hired attorneys to help them with a claim received 40% more in the insurance settlement than those who didn’t retain a lawyer.

A separate report published by the IRC, “Auto Injuries: Claiming Behavior and Its Impact on Insurance Costs,” took a look at how representation by a lawyer relates to compensation for an insurance settlement. The IRC noted that 85% of all money paid out in insurance settlements for bodily injury claims is paid to people who are represented by lawyers. This means that in a vast majority of the cases, people who did not have an attorney did not end up even getting a settlement for their claims.

In 2014, the IRC conducted a study titled “Auto Injury Insurance Claims: Countrywide Patterns in Treatment, Cost and Compensation.” The study collected data from over 35,000 personal injury claims from 12 private insurance providers. The 12 insurers represented 52% of the private insurance market in the U.S. and found that attorney involvement greatly increased the amount of money paid by the insurance company.

Determining What Your Slip and Fall Accident Case is Worth

While every slip and fall accident case is different, the value of a  claim can be estimated based on the damage done to the accident victim and their property. The Nwoha Law Firm works with medical and financial experts to estimate not only the immediate costs of your accident and injuries but also the long-term effects the crash will have on you and your finances. Common damages we see in Texas slip and fall accident claims include:

• Medical expenses – This includes medical expenses you have already accrued in response to the crash as well as the estimated cost of ongoing or future expenses like rehabilitative therapy and additional anticipated surgeries and treatment.
• Lost income – You may be entitled to compensation for any wages you lost while recovering from your injuries. Further, if your injuries prevent you from returning to work at the same level you were at prior to your accident, we can help you recovery future lost wages as well. We will also seek compensation for any paid leave you spent responding to your accident, seeking treatment, or recovering from your injuries.
• Damaged property – You deserve compensation for any property that was damaged or lost during your accident. This includes damage to your slip and fall as well as clothing or other personal items damaged in the crash.
• Pain and suffering – If you suffered serious injuries and went through a painful recovery, you can be awarded pain and suffering for the physical and emotional discomfort you endured.
• Loss of consortium – Loss of consortium are damages related to the impact your injuries have had on you or your loved ones. Married couples may be awarded loss of consortium if their injuries prevent them from maintaining physical injuries. Parents can recovery loss of consortium if their injuries interfere with their ability to care for their children.