Ryan Kelly
1 month ago
★★★★★
Fantastic people to work with couldn’t ask for anything more thank you again!!!
Slip and Fall Attorney in McMinnville, Oregon: Wet Floors, Ice and Unmarked Hazards
If you slipped, tripped or fell at a business, the evidence is already disappearing: store surveillance video is routinely destroyed within days. Oregon law makes the owner responsible for keeping the premises reasonably safe for you, and in many cases for removing a hazard rather than just warning of it. Our firm knows that law and the building code behind it. The first meeting is free.
We do not charge for the first meeting.
44 Years
Oregon trial attorney since 1982, licensed in Washington since 2003, in McMinnville since 1996.
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Highly Rated
4.8 from 55 Google reviews, more than any other law firm in McMinnville.
Super Lawyers Approved
Selected to Super Lawyers, personal injury, McMinnville, Oregon, every year since 2020.
Slip and Fall in McMinnville, Oregon
If you have slipped, tripped or fallen at a business or residence it is extremely important that the conditions that caused your fall be documented immediately. Many stores have video surveillance that might have recorded your injury. However, that video will likely be destroyed after a short time. Our firm is very familiar with the law relating to slip-and-falls in Oregon, and the building code requirements that set the safety standards for businesses and retail establishments.
As a customer in a shopping mall, grocery store or any business, you have the legal status of what is called a “business invitee”. This means that under Oregon’s law of “premises liability”, the owner of the business has the obligation to keep the premises reasonably safe for you. If there are any unreasonably dangerous conditions on the premises, the business owner may have the obligation to actually remove the hazard rather than simply warn you.
Tripping or falling claims generally fall into two categories. “Foreign substance” claims involve substances on the floor which make it slippery. If the injured person can establish that the substance was on the floor long enough for the business owner to clean it up, or adequately warn of it, then there may be a recovery against the business. Fall injuries typically involve permanent features of the business which are a hazard, such as sidewalks with improper slope, ramps without handrails or unmarked obstacles in the floor surface.
Call us so we can help protect your rights. (503- 472-3770).
When You Need a Slip and Fall Attorney
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What to Expect
Hiring us now ensures that your legal rights about your injury claim are protected. You will probably be contacted by an insurance company claims adjuster for the at-fault driver. They may offer you a very small sum of money now to settle your injury claim. They will also insist that you sign a paper that will allow them to get all your personal medical and employment records.
Don’t do either of these things! What the adjuster won’t tell you is that if you say yes to their small offer, you just permanently signed away all your legal rights and you are prevented from any further recovery, even if you find out later that you are hurt much worse than you first thought (which is very common). Signing the paper to allow them to get your records lets them dig into every little thing that happened in your life going back to the day you were born, which is none of their business.
When you hire us, we immediately contact the insurance company in writing. After that they can’t talk to you anymore. They have to go through us. We also immediately cancel any authorizations you may have signed. This protects your privacy, so that your claim can be settled fairly when YOU are ready, not on their terms.
Call us so we can help protect your legal rights. 503-472-3770.
What It Costs
We do not charge for the first consultation. And, if we do not recover for the client, there is no fee. Call 503-472-3770 to arrange it.
Why Choose the Law Office of Gary G. Norris for a Slip and Fall Claim
Mr. Norris has been a licensed trial attorney in Oregon since 1982. He has been licensed in the state of Washington since 2003. He has litigated hundreds of civil cases and personal injury cases to conclusion, from automobile accidents and wrongful death cases to property damage cases. Mr. Norris started and ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in its Portland division from 1991 to 1996.
- Admitted in Oregon in 1982, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in 1984 and Washington in 2003
- Ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in Portland, 1991 to 1996, so we know how insurers value a claim
- Free first consultation, and no fee unless we recover
Slip and Fall Results We Have Obtained
These are simply examples of past recoveries we have obtained. Every client’s case is different. These results do not indicate what we may be able to recover on other cases.
$500,000
Client electrician fell entering jobsite and injured shoulder. Two surgeries. Permanent impairment.
$345,000
Client fell on defective ramp to landlord’s office. Permanent shoulder injury.
$150,000
Client fell off roof. Broken leg surgically repaired.
What Our Clients Say
What our clients say about working with us on slip and fall claims, in their own words.
Michael Wadlow
2 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his staff were able to help me when I didn't think I was going to be able to get any help. They fought for everything for me over a very long period of time and helped me stay above water. I would highly recommend his services if you're in need of a great lawyer.
Maria Leichner
3 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his team are very professional. They have helped us with everything, answering all of our questions and supporting us throughout every aspect of our accident case. We sincerely recommend their services.
Michele Mosier
4 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his assistant Stephanie were absolutely amazing! They were professional, communicated with me frequently keeping me updated and answering any questions that I had. They definitely showed me that they cared and treated me with the utmost respect! Because of Gary I received a very fair settlement for my injuries and he handled literally everything! I would 100 percent recommend The Law Office of Gary G. Norris to my friends and family! Thank you Gary and Stephanie!
Mariam Rija
5 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and Stephanie worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to provide me a fair settlement when insurance fought them at every turn. They worked diligently and patiently and never gave up. I am so grateful I had them in my corner the past 3 years. I highly recommend the law office of Gary Norris!!!
Jeffrey McLaughlin
7 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent service and settlement. My wife and I were struck by a car while motorcycling. We had severe injuries. Gary and Stephanie handled the case allowing us to focus on rehabilitation. We're pleased with their expertise and guidance.
Slip and Fall Questions, Answered
Straight answers about slip and fall claims in McMinnville and Yamhill County. We have handled them here since 1996. If yours is not here, ask us. The first conversation is free.
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim from a car accident?
Great question! Another reason it is so important to have an attorney working for you to protect your rights. Generally, if the accident happened in Oregon, you have no more than 2 years from the date of the accident to either settle your claim or file a lawsuit in court. If you don’t, all your rights will be lost forever. An experienced law firm like ours has the expertise to evaluate the facts and determine what time period applies to your claim, and then either settle your case or file suit within that time. These time periods are called “statutes of limitation”. If you let the statute of limitations expire, you lose your case simply because you let the clock run out. Don’t do that. Hire us and we will take care of it.
What should I do after a slip and fall accident?
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How long do slip and fall cases take to settle?
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How much can you get for a slip and fall?
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How long after a slip and fall can you sue?
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Why are slip and fall cases difficult to win?
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Does it matter whether the floor was wet from a spill or from rain?
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Hurt in McMinnville? Call Before You Talk to the Adjuster.
No charge for the first meeting and no fee unless we recover for you.
Other Injury Claims We Handle
Car Accidents
Crash claims against the at-fault driver, from the police report to the demand.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist
Claims on your own policy when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough.
Motorcycle Accidents
Injury claims for riders struck by drivers who failed to yield or see them.
Pedestrian Accidents
Claims for people struck while walking, in or out of a crosswalk.
Bicycle Accidents
Claims for cyclists hit by vehicles and for road defects the road authority should have fixed.
Wrongful Death
Claims by the estate and family when a death was caused by someone else's fault.
Catastrophic Injuries
Life-altering injuries: the cases where the coverage, the experts and the trial preparation matter most.
Serious Personal Injury Claims
The general serious-injury claim: coverage evaluation, forensic experts and protecting you from settling too soon.
Spinal Injuries
Back and neck injuries at any level of the spine, from compression fractures to paralysis.
Brain Injuries
Head and brain injuries, including concussions that do not show on a scan.
Premises Liability
Injuries caused by unsafe property conditions beyond falls: stairs, lighting, security, structures.
Dog Bite Injuries
Bite injuries under Oregon's strict liability statute for dog owners, ORS 31.360.
Dangerous and Defective Products
Injuries from products that were dangerous as designed, made or sold.
Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims
Claims against an at-fault third party when you were hurt on the job, on top of comp benefits.
Workers' Comp Lien Reduction
Cutting the comp insurer's reimbursement claim against your third-party settlement down to what it is owed.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Oregon's no-fault medical and wage coverage on your own auto policy, and what happens when it is cut off.
Insurance Claim Disputes
Fighting your own insurer over a denied, delayed or underpaid claim.
Property Damage Claims
Vehicle and property loss claims that ride alongside an injury claim, or stand alone.