Raleigh Slip and Fall Lawyer

Experienced Legal Counsel for Raleigh Slip and Fall Victims

You Got Hurt Because a Property Owner Cut Corners

You are worried the property owner’s insurance company will twist your words. You are worried they will say your fall on the wet floor was your fault for not looking down. You are worried about the medical bills stacking up while you cannot work. You are worried no one will believe how bad the fall was.

You don’t need to worry. You need answers.

Raleigh slip and fall lawyer Joseph P. Tunstall, III has represented injured people for more than 25 years and has 100+ plaintiff’s verdicts. He built that record by learning exactly how insurance adjusters try to shift blame onto the person who got hurt, and he uses that knowledge to build his clients’ cases.

Tell us what happened when you fell, and we will tell you whether you have a case worth pursuing.

The Kinds of Falls and Property Hazards We Take On

Our Raleigh slip and fall attorney team knows that not every fall on someone else’s property looks the same, and the law treats them differently depending on what caused it. We represent people hurt by:

• Wet floors, spilled products, and unmarked hazards in stores, restaurants, and other businesses open to the public.
• Broken stairs, torn carpet, and failing railings that a property owner never repaired.
• Dark stairwells, hallways, or other locations that make it difficult to see what is in front of you.
• Icy sidewalks or parking lots that were not cleared or salted.
• Falling merchandise stacked unsafely on store shelves.

We handle these cases for people hurt in local stores, restaurants, businesses, apartment buildings, and in large public venues like the Raleigh Convention Center.

If your fall does not fit neatly into one of these categories, it may still qualify as a premises liability claim, and it is worth having a lawyer look at the specific facts before you assume otherwise.

North Carolina Law Makes These Cases Harder Than They Should Be

North Carolina is one of the few states left with a rule called pure contributory negligence. If the property owner’s insurance company can convince a jury that you were even 1% responsible for your own fall, they can try to pay you nothing at all. It is the reason insurance adjusters ask so many questions about what you were doing, what you were wearing, and whether you were looking at your phone.

You also have a limited time to file a claim. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5), most personal injury claims in North Carolina must be filed within three years of the date you were hurt. Wait too long, and the court can throw out your case no matter how badly you were injured or how careless the property owner was. Insurance companies know this deadline exists, and some will slow down settlement talks hoping you run out of time. 

This reflects North Carolina law as of August 2026.

How We Build a Raleigh Premises Liability Case That Holds Up

To have a successful premises liability claim, you will need to show that:

• You were legally on the property when you were injured
• The property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition that caused your injuries
• The property owner did not take reasonable steps to remedy the dangerous condition or adequately warn visitors of the hazard
• You were hurt because of the property owner’s negligence and suffered damages

If you can prove these elements, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Winning a Raleigh slip and fall case usually comes down to proof, not opinion. We start by locking down the evidence before it disappears, including incident reports, security footage, maintenance logs, and photos of the hazard itself, because floors get mopped and warning signs get removed quickly after a fall.

We also investigate the property owner’s own maintenance history. If a business knew about a leak, a broken step, or a security gap and did nothing about it, that pattern of neglect becomes central to your case, and it can be the difference between a denied claim and a fair settlement.

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What Raleigh Slip and Fall Clients Ask Us Before They Call

What does it cost to hire a slip and fall lawyer in Raleigh?

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you do not owe us anything unless we recover compensation for you. Your first consultation is free.

What if the store says I was partly at fault for falling?

Under North Carolina’s pure contributory negligence rule, that claim matters more here than in almost any other state. If the insurance company can show you were even slightly at fault, they can try to deny your entire claim. That is exactly why we investigate the hazard and the property owner’s conduct before the insurance company gets to tell the story first.

Can I sue if I fell at the Raleigh Convention Center or another large venue?

Yes, if the venue knew or should have known about a hazard and failed to fix it or warn you. 

Do I have a case if I fell at someone’s home instead of a business?

Possibly. Homeowners owe visitors a duty to keep their property reasonably safe, though the specific duty depends on why you were there. We can tell you plainly whether your situation supports a claim once we know the details.

What compensation can I recover after a slip and fall injury?

You may be entitled to past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering, depending on the severity of your injury and who was at fault.

Do I need a lawyer if the insurance company already offered me a settlement?

An early offer is usually the insurance company’s lowest number, made before they know the full extent of your injury. Talk to a lawyer before you accept anything or sign a release.

If your situation does not fit neatly into any of these answers, that does not mean you do not have a case. It means it is time to talk to someone who can look at the details.

Talk to a Raleigh Slip and Fall Lawyer Before You Talk to the Insurance Company

The property owner’s insurer is already building their side of the story. Contact O’Malley Tunstall PC today to schedule a free consultation with a Raleigh slip and fall lawyer. The sooner we get involved, the sooner we can lock down the evidence your case may depend on.