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IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, CALL 911 AND THEN CONTACT FARAHI LAW FIRM IMMEDIATELY.
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Slip and Fall Lawyers California
Slip and fall accidents can happen unexpectedly and result in serious injuries that impact your physical well-being, finances, and overall quality of life. When such accidents occur due to the negligence of a property owner, it is crucial to seek legal representation from experienced slip and fall lawyers who understand the intricacies of California law.
In California, slip and fall lawyers play a pivotal role in helping victims navigate the complexities of personal injury claims and seek fair compensation for their injuries. These legal professionals specialize in premises liability, holding property owners accountable for maintaining safe conditions and ensuring the well-being of visitors.
At Farahi Law Firm, our skilled slip and fall attorneys will help you recover the compensation and justice you deserve. Contact us at (844) 824-2955 to find out more about how we can help you.
Can You Sue for Slip and Fall Accidents?
Anyone can fall and injure themselves. These accidents can happen at any place and at any time. Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common causes of emergency room visits. Every 1 in four adults injures themselves in a slip and fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 800,000 patients are hospitalized every year due to slip and fall accidents. Some alarming statistics for such accidents are:
- 70% of slip and fall accidents occur on flat walking surfaces;
- 90% of such accidents occur at churches or places of worship;
- On average 3-5 slip and fall accidents take place in restaurants;
- Nearly $450 million are spent annually on slip and fall claims;
Sometimes, slip and fall accident victims are lucky and get merely bruises or lacerations. Other injury victims might suffer severe injuries such as fractures, knee injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and even death.
In some instances, a negligent property owner can be held liable for the accident. If you or your loved one has suffered from a slip and fall injury and are weighing your options, it is in your best interest to obtain legal representation and contact a California slip and fall lawyer.
The Where and How of Slip and Fall Accidents
Most often, slip and fall accidents are caused by wet floors, poor lighting, a defective flight of stairs, or other hazardous conditions. These accidents could have easily been avoided with proper warning signs or maintenance.
Some locations have seen more slip and fall accidents than others. These places include hotels and motels, restaurants, grocery stores, malls, shopping centers, workplaces, stadiums and theaters, retirement homes, hospitals, schools, gas stations, and public sidewalks.
Why Hire Slip and Fall Lawyers?
Sustaining injuries in a slip and fall accident can be embarrassing. These injuries are more common than we think. Recovering from these bodily injuries can require extensive medical care and may cause emotional distress and mental anguish to the victim and their family.
Depending on the injuries sustained, the accident may also cause medical expenses to accumulate. Your injuries may also cause you to miss out on days of work resulting in a loss of income. Most importantly, the injuries and damages from a slip and fall accident can hinder you from doing activities you once enjoyed, resulting in a loss of enjoyment.
However, not all hope is lost. If the accident was caused by an at-fault party, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. To recover financial compensation for what you have suffered, you must file a strong compensation claim to recover a settlement that will help you get back on your feet.
Although you may pursue your claim on your own without the help of a personal injury attorney, it is in your best interest to have one by your side as you go through the legal process of filing a claim. A premises liability lawyer will protect your rights from insurance companies who may wish to lowball you and negotiate with insurance adjusters to ensure that you recover the maximum compensation possible for your injuries.
Who is Responsible For an Injury Resulting From a Slip and Fall Accident?
Determining responsibility for an injury resulting from a slip and fall accident depends on several factors and the specific circumstances of the incident. Generally, the party responsible for maintaining the premises where the accident occurred may be held liable. Here are some potential parties who could be responsible:
- Property owner – The owner of the property where the slip and fall accident occurred may be held responsible if they failed to maintain safe conditions on their premises or if they were aware of a hazardous condition and did not take appropriate measures to address it.
- Property manager – If the property is managed by a separate entity or individual, such as a property management company, they may bear responsibility if they were negligent in their duty to keep the premises safe.
- Business owner – If the slip and fall accident occurred on a business property, such as a store, restaurant, or office, the business operator or tenant may be held accountable if their negligence contributed to the dangerous condition that caused the accident.
- Government entity – In some cases, slip and fall accidents occur on public or government property. If the government entity responsible for maintaining the property, such as a municipality or local government, was negligent in its duty to keep the premises safe, it may be held liable.
It’s important to note that establishing liability requires demonstrating that the responsible party owed a duty of care to the injured person, that they breached that duty, and that the breach directly caused the slip and fall accident and resulting injuries. Additionally, the injured person must prove that they exercised reasonable care for their safety and did not contribute to the accident through their negligence.
Many thousands of people are injured each year — some very seriously — when they slip or trip and fall on a wet floor, defective stairs, or a rough patch of ground. Sometimes the property owner is responsible for the accident, and sometimes he or she is not.
If you have been injured in this way, first consider that it is a normal part of living for things to fall on or to drip onto a floor or the ground, and for smooth surfaces to become uneven. Also, some things put in the ground — drainage grates, for example — serve a useful purpose there. So a property owner (or occupier) cannot always be held responsible for immediately picking up or cleaning every slippery substance on a floor. Nor is a property owner always responsible for someone slipping or tripping on something that an ordinary person should expect to find there or should see and avoid. We all have an obligation to watch where we’re going.
Determining Liability
When determining liability in a slip and fall accident, an experienced attorney will need to carefully examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. While every case is unique, there are several key factors that should be considered when determining liability.
Duty of Care
The first step is to establish that the property owner or occupier owed a duty of care to the injured party. In general, property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and warn visitors of any known hazards.
Breach of Duty
It must be shown that the property owner or occupier breached their duty of care by failing to take reasonable steps to prevent or address hazardous conditions. This could include not repairing a broken step, failing to clean up a spill promptly, or neglecting to provide proper lighting conditions in a dimly lit area.
Notice
It is important to determine whether the negligent party had actual or constructive notice of the unsafe condition. Actual notice means they were aware of the dangerous condition, while constructive notice means they should have known about it through reasonable inspection or regular maintenance procedures.
Foreseeability
The injured person must establish that the property owner or occupier could reasonably foresee that the hazardous condition could cause harm to visitors. For example, if a store owner is aware of a leaky roof or a slippery floor and does not address it, they may be held liable if someone slips and falls while on their premises.
Causation
Finally, it must be demonstrated that the avoidable hazard directly caused the slip and fall accident and resulted in injuries. This can be established through strong evidence such as testimony of witnesses, surveillance footage, photographs of the scene, or expert witness opinions.
Contact an Award-Winning Slip and Fall Lawyer
At Farahi Law Firm, we understand the difficulty of handling a claim while trying to recover from your injuries. We are here to help.
Our dedicated team of slip and fall lawyers, doctors, and case managers will hold the responsible party accountable for their actions and ensure that you receive fair compensation.
We work on a contingency fee basis and offer a No Fee Guarantee policy. This means you won’t need to pay us a single cent unless we win!
Contact us at (844) 824-2955 for a free case consultation. We are available 24/7!
IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, CALL 911 AND THEN CONTACT FARAHI LAW FIRM IMMEDIATELY.
We will fight for you to get you the medical treatment you need and the highest compensation possible.
No worries about paying us. We will not change a single cent unless we win your case. Get in touch with our expert personal injury attorneys for your FREE case review. We answer right away. Available 24/7.
Free Case Evaluation
No Fees Unless we Win!
