Were you injured in a slip and fall accident? Many people in this situation have the urge to get up and flee, as falling down in public can be pretty embarrassing. However, leaving the scene is one of the worse reactions to have when you are injured on someone else’s property. Doing so can hurt your chances for an injury claim against the negligent party. This is why many people do not take legal action and demand payment for medical bills and other financial losses.
Our law firm is committed to helping fall accident injury victims in their fight for compensation. The legal experts of Normandie have decades of experience in slip and fall and trip and fall claims, and we are here to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are more than ready to hold the liable party accountable and bring you maximum compensation from a fall injury lawsuit.
In this article, you will find information that can help you understand your rights as a slip and fall accident victim. However, this is general information that cannot address many issues that are specific to you and the harm you suffered. With that in mind, you should use the article as a resource, while seeking legal advice from an experienced attorney.
The Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers at our office are ready to meet with you for a free consultation. Don’t hesitate to give us a call and learn about the legal actions that are available to you.
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What can Cause a Slip and Fall Accident?
Without a doubt, slip and falls are the leading cause of injury in the field of personal injury law. These incidents can happen anywhere on all sorts of properties, including schools, parking lots, shopping malls, grocery stores, office buildings, hospitals, people’s homes, and warehouses.
Regardless of where the accident occurs, most slip and falls are traced to a failure to address hazardous conditions. Causes of slip and fall injuries include, but are not limited to:
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Spilled water and other liquids on the floor
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Leaks from defective plumbing and appliances
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Floors that are wet from rain and other weather conditions
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Flooring that is uneven
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Missing patches of carpet or tiles
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Floor mats that do not stay in place
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Loose cords and wires
It’s fair enough to say that hazards are unavoidable to some extent, but most incidents where someone slips on the floor could have been prevented. No matter the cause, property owners have a legal obligation to identify and address dangerous conditions on their premises. If there is a failure to resolve wet floors and other slip and fall hazards, it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured.
Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Incidents where people slip on something and fall down can happen for many reasons, in all sorts of places we frequent in our daily lives. Wherever the accident occurred, there is a high risk of long-term or permanent injuries to the victim. The following injuries are just some of the health issues that a slip and fall victim may need to deal with:
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Traumatic brain injury
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Hip fracture
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Broken ribs
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Shoulder dislocation
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Neck or spinal cord injury
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Tearing of ligaments and tendons
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Kneecap fracture
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Herniated disc
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Broken or missing teeth
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Sprain in the ankles or wrists
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Deep lacerations
Please note that you should obtain medical care as soon as possible, even if you feel that your injuries are not that serious. With some of these injuries, it can take days before symptoms manifest, and it’s clear that you are seriously hurt. By then, the damage may be significant enough to cause permanent complications. It’s essential for slip and victims to see a doctor right away, who can properly diagnose their injuries and start the appropriate course of treatment.
Liability for a Slip and Fall Accident
Before you can seek compensation, you must be able to answer the following question: who is liable for my accident? After all, slip and fall accidents are not just random occurrences. The truth is, most incidents are due to negligence by one or more parties. At a supermarket, for example, someone may slip on water because employees failed to place Wet Floor signs around a freshly mopped area. If the accident occurred on private property, it is most likely a result of the property owner failing to maintain safe conditions.
The point is, you are owed a duty of care when you are on premises that are owned and operated by someone else. With just about every slip and fall incident we have come across, it’s clear that the liable entity breached their duty of care to the victim. That’s why an accident occurred, which resulted in serious harm and suffering. As a result, the victim has the right to seek compensation, based on negligence by the property or business owner.
To learn more about liability and how it affects your right to sue for an accident, contact the slip and fall attorneys of Normandie.
Compensation for Those Who are Injured
Consulting a skilled slip and fall lawyer in Los Angeles is the best way to learn about the compensation that is owed to you from the responsible entity. Though money cannot undo what happened and the injuries you suffered as a result, it is vital to helping you recover and move forward with your life. Your settlement from a slip and fall lawsuit may include:
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Medical expenses for current and future medical needs
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Lost wages and/or lost earning capacity
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Pain and suffering
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Emotional distress
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Punitive damages
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Attorney’s fees
Aside from which of these damages you are eligible to receive, you need an accurate assessment of your case value. How much you can receive from a successful claim is based on various details that are specific to your accident and how it affected your life. For more information on the settlement you can obtain from a slip and fall accident claim, reach out to us at your earliest opportunity.
Statute of Limitations to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
The general statute of limitations for a slip and fall lawsuit in California is 2 years from whenever the accident occurred. There are a few exceptions to the rule, but overall, it’s safest to go by the deadline of 2 years. If you do not file a lawsuit by this deadline, you will lose the right to seek monetary damages. To avoid this outcome, contact a slip and fall accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Our legal team is waiting to assist you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you suffered injuries from an accident on someone else’s property. We have a solid track record of recovered slip and fall settlements on behalf of accident victims just like you.
The Zero Fee Guarantee is a policy where you can hire a fall accident injury lawyer for $0 upfront. The compensation paid by the party at fault includes the cost of representing you. That’s why we can proudly say that winning your case is the only way we get paid. And if you don’t receive payment from a slip and fall claim, you owe us $0 in legal fees.
It all starts with a free case review, so contact our law firm today.
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