Slip And Fall Accidents In Los Angeles
Slip and fall accidents are fairly common, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own against the insurance company. Insurance companies often try to pay you less than you deserve and may even deny your claim completely.
Insurance companies also have a lot of power in court, so it’s important that you have an experienced attorney who knows how to stand up for your rights as necessary.
We can help! At The Angeles Law Firm, our slip-and-fall accident lawyers are ready to fight for what’s fair, and we win more often than not! Keep reading to learn about your possible options!
Even if the negligent party alleges you were partially at fault for a slip and fall, which is usually an untrue allegation, you are still entitled to compensation from the party that was more at fault. In case, you’re not sure who is responsible for your slip and fall, a skilled personal injury attorney from The Angeles Law Firm can help determine who’s legally liable for your injuries.
Slip And Fall Injuries And Property Owners' Responsibility
An owner of property has a duty of care to anyone who visits their property. If there is something on the property that can cause injury to someone and the owner does not correct the problem or warn them about it, they may be liable for any injuries if someone slips and falls or otherwise gets hurt.
The main question that is asked in these cases is whether or not the owner should have reasonably known about the situation that caused the accident and taken steps to remedy it. An example would be an icy sidewalk outside a property that was not shoveled after a storm. The homeowner knew about the ice but did nothing to remove it and someone visiting slips and falls on it. This shows negligence on behalf of the property owner because they knew about the hazard and did nothing to remove it.
Possible Injuries from Slip And Fall Accidents
People involved in slip-and-fall accidents can suffer mild to severe injuries depending on how they fall, where they land etc…Some of these injuries include:
- Broken bones
- Sprained ligaments
- Internal bleeding
- Internal or organ damage
- Broken teeth
- Paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury
- Lost wages due to time off work
- Losses due ‘secondary’ damages resulting from medical expenses (i.e. lost consortium)
- Pain & suffering
Why Hire A Slip and Fall Accident Attorney?
You might not be sure who is responsible for your injuries, but a skilled personal injury attorney from The Angeles Law Firm can help you determine who’s legally liable and can also help navigate the legal system to make sure that you are compensated fairly.
It should be pointed out that an injury victim should never speak with the insurance company without an attorney. But if you do, and the insurance company denies your claim, it might mean that the company wants to avoid paying you entirely.
If an insurance company refuses to pay you after hearing about your case and investigating what happened at the location where slip/trip accidents occurred, contact us immediately and get a free consultation to learn more about your options.
An attorney from The Angeles Law Firm will be able to do the math, calculate damages and other factors, and then present those figures in court or at settlement negotiations—which means they’ll be able to tell whether or not any potential settlements are fair based on their analysis of what happened during the incident.
You don’t want to wait until your injuries have healed before filing a claim or lawsuit against the at fault party. It should be done immediately to preserve the injured party’s rights and interests.
We Don’t Get Paid Unless You Get Paid.
The attorney gets paid only if you do, which means they have the incentive to work hard on your case and make sure that everyone involved gets what they deserve.
If this sounds like something that you have experienced, give us a call IMMEDIATELY. We’ll help determine who’s responsible for your injuries and whether or not they should be held accountable for them and get you the most compensation available for your injury. Get in touch immediately with our experienced attorneys at 310-699-4086.