Falls Can Happen Anywhere — But These Spots in Norman Are Especially Risky
If you’ve been hurt in a fall around Norman, you’re not alone. Each year, dozens of local residents suffer injuries from slipping on wet floors, tripping on uneven pavement, or falling in places that should have been made safer.
At Aldridge Teasdale, we know Norman — and we know where slip and fall injuries most often occur. If you’ve been hurt, we can help you understand your legal rights and whether compensation may be available.
1. Grocery Stores and Convenience Shops
Places like Homeland, Crest, and the smaller convenience stores around Main Street and Classen often have slick floors from spills or tracked-in rainwater. If a spill isn’t cleaned up quickly or there’s no warning sign, that can lead to a serious injury — and a valid premises liability claim.
2. Parking Lots Near Campus Corner and OU
Uneven concrete, crumbling curbs, and poor lighting around the University of Oklahoma campus (especially near Campus Corner, Boyd Street, and Asp Avenue) are a common cause of trip-and-fall accidents. When business or property owners fail to maintain their lots, they could be held accountable.
3. Big Box Retailers and Chain Stores
Slip and fall injuries happen frequently inside Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, and other large retailers — especially in the Norman commercial district off I-35 and 24th Ave NW. From fallen merchandise to slick entryways, these stores have a legal duty to keep walkways safe for shoppers.
4. Fast Food Chains and Restaurants
Foot traffic, greasy floors, and poor cleaning protocols make fast food chains (like those off Lindsey Street, 12th Ave SE, or Main Street) common fall zones. Restaurants and their staff must inspect and fix hazards or warn customers quickly — or face liability when someone gets hurt.
5. Apartment Complexes and Sidewalks
Norman has many residential complexes with cracked sidewalks, broken steps, or poorly lit stairwells. Tenants and visitors alike can suffer injuries when landlords fail to make timely repairs or meet basic safety codes. Landlords can be held responsible for neglecting those duties.
6. City Buildings and Public Properties
Even city-maintained spaces like the Cleveland County Courthouse, libraries, or sidewalks around municipal buildings have been the site of falls. The City of Norman may be liable if the hazard was known and left unaddressed — but government claims have shorter deadlines, so don’t delay.
What Should You Do After a Fall?
If you’ve slipped and gotten hurt, here’s what we recommend:
- Report the incident to the manager or property owner
- Take photos of the hazard (if possible)
- Get medical care right away
- Don’t speak to insurance adjusters before calling a lawyer
Know Your Rights After a Public Injury
Property owners in Norman — whether private businesses or the city — have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. If they fail to do that and you’re hurt, you may have the right to pursue compensation.
At Aldridge Teasdale, we’ll evaluate your situation for free and help you understand if your fall deserves more than just an apology. Click here to request a free case review — and let’s talk about what happened.
