Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents

Slip, Trip, & Fall Accident Attorneys In Los Angeles

A slip, trip, or fall accident can happen anywhere in Los Angeles, but recovering the compensation you deserve takes more than time, it takes more than time, it takes a personal injury attorney who knows how to prove a California property owner’s negligence before the evidence disappears. What may seem like a minor stumble can actually result in broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or other serious harm, especially for elderly victims or those with pre-existing conditions. When these accidents occur because a California property owner failed to maintain a safe environment, that owner may be held legally responsible for the injuries that result under California premises liability law.

Property Owner Responsibilities

California property owners are legally required to keep their property reasonably safe so visitors do not injure themselves. It requires owners to regularly inspect their premises, address hazards promptly, and warn visitors of dangers that cannot be immediately fixed. When an individual slips and falls because of the owner’s negligence in maintaining the property, this is known as a slip and fall accident, or premises liability claim under California law.

Examples of slip and fall accidents include a guest tripping on ripped carpet, slipping on a puddle of water, or falling down stairs because there is no handrail. Other common hazards include poorly lit stairwells, uneven/cracked pavement, cluttered walkways, and damaged flooring.

If the property owner knew about the hazardous conditions but failed to act, he may be held liable under California law. In fact, owners can even be held liable if they should have known about the hazardous conditions but didn’t.

Proving Your Slip and Fall Claim

Although there are many variations of the law, in general, the legal definition of a slip and fall under California premises liability law states an owner is liable when his negligence causes an accident that was “reasonably foreseeable.” This term means that, under specific circumstances present at the time, a reasonable person in the property owner’s position would have been able to predict an accident could occur because of the unsafe conditions.

California’s “reasonably foreseeable” standard for premises liability works in your favor when you have the right attorney building your case. Successfully proving a slip and fall claim often requires gathering critical evidence quickly, including surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, and photographs of the hazardous condition before it can be repaired/cleaned up. Property owners and their insurers count on victims not knowing this and count on delays working in their favor. Because Californian property owners and their insurance companies frequently attempt to dispute liability or minimize the severity of these injuries, having an experienced attorney investigate your case early on can make a significant difference in outcome.

Get the Legal Help You Need

Slip and fall injuries can be serious and expensive. If you have been injured after falling on someone else’s property, speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss your legal options. Our team of attorneys can assess your case to determine who is liable and what damages you should receive. Contact Shegerian Conniff today to schedule a free legal consultation.