
Property owners have a responsibility and duty under the law to keep their premises free from hazards and dangers. If a property owner fails to ensure that their premises is reasonably safe, and a person slips and falls on their property, they may have the legal right to pursue compensation for their injuries and losses.
If you suffered any kind of injury as a result of a slip and fall injury, consider visiting the legal team at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 223-5115 to learn how a La Mirada slip and fall lawyer can help answer your questions and help you with your legal right to receive compensation.
Premises Liability Law
Private and public property owners have a responsibility to keep their property free from hazardous or dangerous conditions under premises liability law. Some examples of the ways that a property owner must ensure their property remains safe include the following:
- Fixing any cracks, holes, or other dangers in the sidewalks or walking areas
- Barricading any areas that remain unfixed and hazardous
- Keeping all sidewalks and walking areas free from tripping dangers, stray objects, ice, snow, or other slippery substances
- Installing railings along staircases or ramps
- Keeping all elevators and escalators in proper order with continued maintenance
- Making sure that all inventory and merchandise remains safe and secure on shelves
- Ensuring that the building and surrounding area remain in compliance with all appropriate safety, health, and building codes
Types of Injuries Suffered by Victims of Slip and Fall Accidents
While each slip and fall accident will have a different set of circumstances, many can result in catastrophic injuries and long-term medical issues. Some of the types of injuries suffered by victims of slip and fall accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (when a victim’s head hits the ground)
- Broken and/or fractured bones
- Soft tissue injuries to muscles and ligaments
- Superficial injuries such as cuts, lacerations, and bruising
- Internal organ damage and bruising
- Nerve damage
- Back and neck injuries
- Death
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Determining Compensation Following a Slip and Fall Accident
According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), almost one million people seek emergency medical treatment in a hospital as a result of a slip and fall injury each year. Millions of older Americans have an even greater risk of serious injuries as a result of slip and fall injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident need to receive immediate medical evaluation and treatment. Many victims of a slip and fall injury related to a property owner’s negligence suffer not only astronomical medical bills but also the inability to return to work as a result of their injuries. Along with medical bills and lost wages, many victims also experience pain and suffering.
The determination of the actual amount of compensation a victim has a legal right to receive following a slip and fall accident can prove legally challenging and complex to calculate. In some cases, depending on the facts and circumstances, a victim may even have the legal right to pursue punitive damages if the negligence of the property owner was particularly egregious.
Visiting with the legal team at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you better understand how a La Mirada slip and fall lawyer can calculate the amount of compensation you may have a legal right to receive under the law for your slip and fall injuries and losses.
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Insurance Company Negotiations
Attempting to obtain a fair and just settlement offer from an insurance company can prove to be an uphill battle. Victims of slip and fall accidents are typically already dealing with medical issues and the loss of income, and therefore attempting to start the adversarial process of negotiating with insurance companies can seem overwhelming.
Many insurance companies utilize deceptive and manipulative tactics to attempt to offer lower settlement amounts to slip and fall injury victims than they deserve. In some cases, an insurance company will attempt to blame the victim for their own injuries even if evidence exists that the property owner exhibited negligence regarding the safety of their property. Insurance companies have the experience and skill to use things a victim says against them and attempt to prolong the process in order to frustrate the victim into simply accepting a low settlement offer.
In order to ensure your legal rights remain protected and you receive the amount of compensation you deserve under the law, consider visiting with a La Mirada slip and fall lawyer who can negotiate with the property owner’s insurance company on your behalf.
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Statute of Limitations
According to California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) §335.1, a victim has two years from the date of a slip and fall injury to file a claim in a court of law to receive compensation for their injuries and losses. This deadline, known as the statute of limitations, is often a firm date, and the failure to file a claim during this time will mean that the victim loses their legal right to pursue justice. Therefore, time is of the essence regarding your slip and fall injury case as it often takes a considerable amount of time to negotiate with insurance companies prior to filing a legal claim.
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Consider Visiting with a La Mirada Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
If you suffered any injuries or losses related to a slip and fall accident on another person’s property, you may have the legal right to pursue compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. For a free consultation regarding your case, and to learn more about your legal rights, consider visiting with a La Mirada slip and fall lawyer at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 223-5115. They can answer your questions and help ensure your legal rights remain protected.
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