Slip & Fall Attorney in Taunton, MA

Bristol County Premises Liability Representation from a Firm Rooted in Taunton

When a preventable hazard on someone else’s property puts you on the ground, the consequences can follow you for months or years. Percy Law Group, PC handles slip and fall and premises liability cases for injured people throughout Taunton and Bristol County. Our office sits near Taunton District Court, where these cases are filed. We’ve been serving Massachusetts clients since 1987, and we offer free initial consultations for slip and fall cases.

Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they don’t, and someone is hurt as a result, that failure can form the basis of a premises liability claim. Falls happen in grocery stores, restaurants, and retail shops along the Route 44 corridor, in parking lots and apartment buildings, and on public sidewalks throughout the city.

If you’ve been hurt in a fall on someone else’s property, call our Taunton slip and fall attorneys at (508) 206-9900 for a free consultation. We’re available by phone, email, or text, including evenings and weekends.

Why Taunton Clients Choose Percy Law Group, PC

Our firm brings more than three decades of Massachusetts personal injury experience to every case. That history shows in our results: documented settlements include $1,000,000, $500,000, $400,000, $340,000, and $250,000. Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes, and every case is different, but those numbers reflect the seriousness with which we approach each client’s situation.

Client Recognition & Awards

Over 400 five-star Google reviews speak to how we work with clients, not just outcomes. We’ve earned the 10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction designation (2025) and recognition in America’s Most Honored Lawyers (2023). Our attorneys hold memberships in both the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Bristol County bar.

Accessibility & Fee Structure

We serve clients in Spanish and Portuguese, which matters in a community as diverse as Taunton. We maintain consistent communication by phone, email, and text throughout every case. And because slip and fall cases are handled on contingency, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Massachusetts Premises Liability Law: What Your Case Requires

To prevail in a slip and fall case in Massachusetts, you must establish five things: the property owner owed you a duty of care; a dangerous condition existed on the property; the owner knew or should have known about it; the owner failed to fix the hazard or warn about it; and that dangerous condition caused your injuries. Each element requires evidence, which is why acting quickly after a fall matters so much.

The Snow & Ice Standard After Papadopoulos v. Target Corp.

Snow and ice claims in Massachusetts follow the standard set by Papadopoulos v. Target Corp. (2010), in which the Supreme Judicial Court eliminated the old distinction between natural and unnatural accumulations. Property owners are now held to a reasonable care standard for all snow and ice conditions on their property.

How the Open-and-Obvious Defense Works in Massachusetts

A common defense in premises liability cases is the “open and obvious” doctrine, which argues that if a hazard was visible, the injured person should have avoided it. Massachusetts courts don’t treat this as an automatic bar to recovery. If a visitor couldn’t reasonably avoid the hazard, or if the owner should have anticipated that visitors would encounter it despite its visibility, liability may still exist.

Where Slip & Fall Injuries Happen in Taunton

We represent clients hurt in falls across Taunton and throughout Bristol County. The locations vary, but the underlying cause is usually the same: a property owner who didn’t address a hazard they knew or should have known about.

Common locations and hazards:

• Grocery stores, restaurants, and retail shops along Routes 44, 140, and 138 with wet floors and no warning signs
• Parking lots and downtown sidewalks with uneven pavement, potholes, or uncleared snow and ice
• Apartment buildings with broken handrails, poor stairwell lighting, or torn carpet
• Commercial properties with cluttered walkways or slippery building entrances

Injuries Caused by Slip & Fall Accidents

The physical toll of a serious fall is often underestimated in the hours right after it happens. Some injuries, including concussions and internal injuries, don’t fully present until later. Seeking care promptly, whether at Morton Hospital or your own provider, creates a medical record that can become a critical part of your case.

Falls commonly cause:

• Hip fractures, often requiring surgery and extended rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions from striking the ground or a hard surface
• Herniated discs, compression fractures, and other spinal injuries
• Broken wrists and arms from instinctively trying to break the fall
• Knee injuries, including torn ACL, MCL, or meniscus
• Rotator cuff tears and other shoulder injuries
• Sprains, strains, and soft tissue damage that produce lasting pain

What to Do After a Fall in Taunton

Evidence in a slip and fall case can disappear fast. Surveillance footage gets overwritten within days. Property owners often fix the hazard immediately after an incident. Taking the right steps early protects both your health and your legal claim.

Steps to take:

• Report the incident to the property owner, store manager, or landlord and ask for a written incident report
• Seek medical attention promptly, even if injuries seem minor
• Photograph the hazard, the surrounding area, and any absent warning signs before leaving
• Collect contact information from anyone who witnessed the fall
• Preserve the clothing and shoes you were wearing. Don’t wash or discard them.
• Don’t give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney

When you contact us soon after an accident, we move quickly. Our team reviews incident reports, property maintenance records, and other documentation while evidence is still available. We can also come to you, visiting clients at home or in the hospital, including evenings and weekends.

Compensation & Deadlines for Taunton Slip & Fall Claims

A successful premises liability claim can recover medical bills (past and future), lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and rehabilitation costs. The general statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Massachusetts is three years from the date of the accident. If your fall occurred on government-owned property, the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act can impose additional notice requirements, and missing a required step can affect your right to recover. Because deadlines vary by circumstance, contacting an attorney promptly is the safest way to protect your claim. Insurance companies representing property owners are experienced at minimizing payouts; legal representation levels the playing field from the start.

Get a Free Consultation from Our Taunton Slip & Fall Attorneys

There’s no cost to speak with us, and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our team is reachable by phone, email, or text, and we respond promptly. If you can’t come to our office near Taunton District Court, we can come to you, including evenings and weekends.

Contact Percy Law Group, PC today at (508) 206-9900 to schedule your free consultation.