Trip and Fall over Electrical Wiring Lawyer

Property owners have a duty to ensure the safety of their premises, meaning they must take all reasonable measures to remove or fix hazards that can lead to an accident. Electrical wiring is a potential hazard on any property, as people can easily trip on the exposed wire and injure themselves when they fall. Since electrical wires can be easily secured and kept out of people’s way, owners can be sued if loose wiring on their property causes someone to trip and fall.

While most people are reluctant to pursue a lawsuit, monetary compensation is essential when you’ve been injured in a fall-related accident. Believe it or not, falling down can lead to extremely serious injuries, which account for over 8 million emergency room visits every year, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. Thus, it’s important to seek medical attention right away if you’ve had a trip and fall due to exposed electrical wires. Your next step is to find out about your rights and legal options from a trip and fall over electrical wiring lawyer. Our attorneys can help you file an injury claim and seek the damages you’re entitled to as an injury victim. To learn more about the legal actions you can take after a trip and fall accident, contact Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free consultation.

Common Locations for Electrical Wiring Accidents

It’s impossible to think of our lives without electrical devices, which all come with wires and cables. With the advent of technologies like smartphones and the internet, the need for electrical wiring is greater than ever. As a result, it’s fairly common to walk into a room or building and see a maze of wires and cables extending from the wall. You may even see electrical wiring that extends from one end of the room to the other or from one side of a building to the street or sidewalk. These are extremely dangerous conditions that can exist in all type of properties, including:

• In restaurants
• In grocery stores
• In Hotels / Motels / Resorts
• At a party
• At a wedding
• In schools
• In hospitals
• In a mall
• At a shopping center
• In an office building
• In bars / nightclubs
• In the street
• At a construction site

Regardless of where you had your trip and fall accident, a lawsuit can help you with expenses like medical bills and lost wages. However, there is a time limit on how long you have to file a trip and fall injury lawsuit, so make sure to speak with a lawyer right away. Our attorneys will be happy to advise you of your rights during a free case evaluation.
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Injuries from a Trip and Fall over Electrical Wiring

The damages you can suffer from a trip and fall over electrical wiring depends on many factors, such as the angle at which you fell, the surface or object you fell on, and whether you struck anything on the way down. But any trip and fall accident can result in one or more of the following injuries:

• Ankle / wrist fracture
• Broken ribs
• Broken collarbone
• Dislocated shoulder
• Knee injuries
• Deep lacerations
• Scarring / disfigurement
• Eye injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Neck injury (whiplash)
• Concussion
• Traumatic brain injury
• Tailbone fracture
• Hip fracture
• Death

Many people are reluctant to see a doctor unless they have life-threating injuries, but medical treatment is crucial after a trip and fall accident. Injuries can start out minor and quickly get worse, especially head, neck, and spine injuries. You may also be dealing with the emotional trauma of your accident, which can cause PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health conditions. Immediate medical attention is the key to recovering from these injuries, but the bills for these treatments can add up quickly. We can help you get started on an injury claim and ensure that you are fairly compensated by the responsible party. Contact our office and schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.

Your Right to Sue for a Trip and Fall Accident

There are several elements you will need to prove in order to sue for a trip and fall accident. First and foremost, you would have to show that you were an “invitee,” meaning you had a legitimate reason to be on the property. Once that is established, the following elements must be proven:

• The defendant (party you are suing) owns, leases, occupies, or controls the property where you were injured.
• The defendant breached their duty of care to you through an act of negligence – not fixing hazards, failing to inspect the premises, etc.
• You were harmed as a result of the defendant’s negligence.
• The harm you suffered merits monetary compensation.

Proving these elements may seem easy, but you are certain to face resistance from the property owner. Most likely, they will try to claim that you were being careless and are partially responsible for the accident. They may also argue that your injuries are not as serious as you claim, or that your injuries were the result of pre-existing health conditions. It’s possible that pre-existing health conditions may factor into the severity of an injury, but that doesn’t mean the premise owner is free from responsibility. If there is evidence that your accident was a direct result of the owner’s negligence, they are liable for the physical and emotional harm you’ve suffered.

As you can see, the laws regarding premises liability are complex, which is why you should consult an experienced trip and fall lawyer as soon as possible.

Compensation from an Electrical Wiring Trip and Fall Accident

A lawsuit for a loose wiring trip and fall accident can help you recover a variety of economic and non-economic damages. Which damages you can request will depend on the losses you’ve suffered as a result of your injuries. These losses may include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Legal fees
• Punitive damages

Some of these compensation types may be unfamiliar to you, and that’s precisely why an attorney’s advice is so important. Otherwise, you could end up missing out of the full value of your case and agree to a settlement that’s inadequate for your needs.

Wrongful Death Compensation for Loved Ones of Trip and Fall Accident Victims

An exposed wiring trip and fall accident can sometimes result in death. If the accident was caused by an act of negligence, the surviving family members and loved ones may be entitled to wrongful death compensation. The damages you can receive will depend on your relationship to the victim and the losses that are left behind by their passing. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be able to recover:

• Funeral costs
• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of expected savings
• Loss of benefits / inheritance
• Legal fees

As previously stated, it’s important to speak with a lawyer about the compensable damages you’re entitled to. Though a settlement award cannot bring back your loved one, you should not have to struggle with the losses resulting from their death. Please give us a call and speak to a wrongful death lawsuit attorney about your rights and legal options.

Length of Time to File a Trip and Fall Injury Lawsuit

In California, a lawsuit for a trip and fall accident must be filed within two years from the date of the accident. If you’ve lost a loved to a trip and fall accident, you have two years from the date of their death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This may seem like plenty of time, but you have to consider the elements that must be in place before you can file a lawsuit. Your lawyer will need time to investigate your accident, speak to witnesses, and hire experts who can support your claim for injuries. Additionally, you will need to reach a certain level of recovery in order to determine the full extent of your damages. That’s why you must reach out to a lawyer and start the injury claims process right away.

If you miss the 2-year statute of limitations, you will lose the right to sue the property owner for your damages. Extensions may be granted in some cases, for example, if you were physically and/or mentally incapable of filing a lawsuit during the 2-year period. However, most injury victims will not qualify for an exception, so don’t delay in giving us a call and speaking to a lawyer that’s experienced in trip and fall over electrical wiring accidents.

Contact a California Trip and Fall Injury Attorney

As our reliance on electrical devices grows, so do the number of trip and fall accidents related to exposed electrical wiring. Easy and affordable solutions exist to prevent these accidents, but many property owners fail to take the necessary precautions. If you were harmed as a result of tripping over loose wiring, you have the right to seek monetary damages from the owner or manager of the property. But the injury claims process can be challenging, as insurance companies are experts in denying claims or pressuring victims into low settlements.

The lawyers of Normandie will protect your rights and fight for every penny that is owed to you by the responsible party. You should not have to pay for medical bills, lost wages, or any other loss resulting from your accident. Furthermore, you should not be responsible for our legal fees, which is why we operate under a Zero fee guarantee. Under this policy, you will never pay upfront for any of the work we do on your case. Our fees are paid by the defendant as a part of your settlement, so the only way we get paid is if you get paid.

If you’re ready to get started on a trip and fall accident claim, please contact our office and schedule a free consultation.

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