If you or someone you know has been injured or killed by a falling object, you may be entitled to recover damages for your personal injury or medical expenses. Many people every year are injured due to falling objects on construction sites, in stores, or from buildings.

Personal Injury Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen will work with victims throughout the state of Texas to obtain proper compensation for injuries suffered from a falling object. Cases of falling object injury can arise from many different situations including:

• Construction Sites
• Road or Highway Construction Sites (this may also include bridge repair)
• Retail Outlets – Falling object injury can occur in large retail outlets such as Wal-Mart or Home Depot where products are stacked on high shelves.
• Falling Objects from Buildings
• Falling Objects from Backs of Trucks

Negligence and Falling Object Law

A negligence doctrine called res ipsa loquitor meaning ''the thing speaks for itself,'' plays a large role in falling object cases. This implies that when an object falls on someone, it speaks for itself that negligence is involved. In an environment void of negligence, falling object injuries do not occur. Establishing liability means proving that an individual was in control of the handling or placement of the object in question.

What Actions Should You Take?

It is important to take immediate action in the case of injury or death from a falling object. The incident should promptly be reported to the proper entities including store management, a construction site foreman, and the police in order for a thorough report to be taken and evidence to be gathered.

Legal action should be taken soon after the event occurs. A statute of limitations will restrict the amount of time you have to pursue damages in your case, so acting quickly is imperative. Contact Bailey & Galyen immediately for a no cost case evaluation. Our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis and are available for home or hospital visits.

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