Birmingham slip and fall lawyers for unsafe property injuries

Falls are rarely “just a fall”

Premises liability claims in Birmingham

A fall on someone else’s property can leave you with a broken wrist, a blown-out knee, or a head injury that takes months to sort out. In Birmingham, we see these injuries in grocery stores, restaurants, apartment stairwells, parking lots, job sites, and public walkways that were never properly maintained. When a property owner ignores a hazard, they can be held responsible for what happens next.


Maxwell Tillman helps people across Jefferson County prove fault, document injuries, and pursue compensation that covers the full cost of recovery.

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What makes a strong fall case

How we prove negligence

Slip and fall claims turn on details. Was there water on the floor with no warning sign? A loose handrail on a stairwell? A pothole in a dark parking lot near a shopping center off Highway 280? We collect incident reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, photos of the hazard, and witness accounts to show how the danger existed and how long it was ignored.


Because Alabama’s contributory negligence rules are harsh, we build cases with the expectation that the defense will try to blame you. We do not let that narrative stand if the property was unsafe.

Injuries we often see

The impact can last far longer than the fall

Falls can cause fractures, back and neck injuries, torn ligaments, and traumatic brain injuries. Older adults are especially vulnerable, and children can be hurt in ways that affect schooling and development. If a fall keeps you from working, caring for your family, or moving without pain, that matters in the value of your claim.

Common questions about slip and fall claims

  • How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim

    Most Alabama injury claims must be filed within two years, and waiting makes evidence harder to gather.

  • What if the store says I was careless

    Property owners often argue that the person who fell was not paying attention. We counter that with proof of the hazard and how it was handled.

  • What can I recover

    Compensation can include medical care, lost income, pain, and the ways the injury changes daily life.

Talk with a premises lawyer

Get a clear case review

If you were hurt in a fall in Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, or anywhere in Jefferson County, reach out now. Maxwell Tillman will review what happened and explain your options without pressure.