Injured On a Slip and Fall Accident in Los Angeles?
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Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Choosing a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Attorney
At the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, our slip and fall attorney Los Angeles team works unremittingly to assess the circumstances of each of our clients’ claims, to ensure we can provide them with the best financial settlement possible by pursuing the negligent party who caused their injuries.
Los Angeles slip and fall claims are no accident. When someone carelessly avoids providing a safe environment for others, it is considered a dereliction of responsibility in the court of law.
Our in-depth client support services include:
- Thorough factual analysis during our initial free consultation with clients.
- Obtain investigative reports when appropriate.
- Law firm’s investigators will obtain witness statements when necessary.
- Inspect the scene of the slip and fall accident if necessary.
- Fast response to personal injury clients’ questions.
- Consult and/or retain expert witnesses when appropriate.
- Monitor medical treatment to ensure personal injury clients are satisfied with their care.
- Prompt preparation of demand for compensation once medical treatment is finished.
- Assistance in resolving clients’ medical bills including any lien issues.
- Aggressive and thorough legal representation in the event a lawsuit has to be filed.
Our dedicated approach to presenting a legal strategy for success is paramount, giving our slip and fall lawyer team in Los Angeles an advantage in the courtroom.
Each experienced slip and fall attorney in Los Angeles at the Law Offices of Steers & Associates combine professionalism with dexterity, which allows us to counter the property owners’ private attorney or the insurance company’s slip and fall accident attorneys’ strategies.
The slip and fall lawyers that practice in our law firm deliver a dedicated approach to justice for our clients. We realize that confronting insurance companies can be intimidating, as can the overall legal process that accompanies the slip and fall claim.
Our slip and fall lawyer team has exceptional experience in battling large firms and their lawyers, and our personal injury attorneys never back down from a challenge in the courtroom.
No matter where your injury took place, whether it was in a privately owned business, a large retail outlet, or a municipally owned building, slip and fall lawyers are prepared to conquer the opposition and provide our personal injury clients with the financial restitution they deserve.
What Is A Slip And Fall Accident in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles slip and fall accidents or slip and fall injuries are extremely common. Los Angeles owners and possessors have a responsibility to safely maintain, inspect and oversee their premises.
In order to successfully establish that an owner or possessor of someone else’s property is negligent, it must be shown that the owner either created a dangerous condition, knew of the dangerous condition and did not act to fix the problem, or should have known of the dangerous condition and did not act to fix the problem.
Examples of dangerous conditions that cause accidents, slip, trip and fall accidents or simply fall include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Wet floor
- Ground that has not been cleaned or inspected within a reasonable period of time
- Exposed sinkholes
- Uneven and cracked sidewalks
- Slippery stairways and walkways
- Improperly secured windows and balconies
Damages Recoverable From Los Angeles Slip And Fall Accidents
Maximum compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, future expenses, and lost wages during recovery time is payable to victims if negligence can be proven.
In order to prove negligence, a slip and fall accident victim is best aided by having an experienced Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer from the Law Offices of Steers & Associates oversee the various types of investigations necessary to substantiate claims.
A slip and fall lawyer that knows the details and applications of the law, who can aggressively deal with the insurance companies whose primary interest is to make little or no payment to the victim.
Notable Los Angeles Slip and Fall Cases the Law Offices of Steers & Associates Have Taken On
- Kmart Slip and Fall Accident: One interesting slip and fall case involved a woman who was shopping at a Kmart and a Kmart employee accidentally knocked over a shelf near the client’s leg area which caused her to fall. We filed a slip and fall lawsuit and were able to get her a good recovery after investigating the facts of the slip and fall case and engaging in an aggressive litigation strategy by using the right kind of experts. We were able to get her a good recovery because we were able to show that the employee of the store should have acted in a safer manner.
- Premises Liability and Inadequate Security at a restaurant: Another example is a premises liability case where we filed a slip and fall lawsuit for our injured client because of inadequate security. The client was at a birthday party at night at a restaurant and it was known that people drank a lot at that restaurant. Our client was just outside of the restaurant, and at some point, another person that was in the restaurant stabbed him in the chest. named several defendants in that lawsuit, including the restaurant and the owner of the property that the restaurant was leasing from. It turned out the restaurant had no insurance, so that was bad, but the owner did have high insurance limits. Our slip and fall accident attorneys were able to obtain a copy of the lease between the owner and the restaurant. The lease required the restaurant to provide security for its guests and it didn’t do so. The litigation revealed that the property owners didn’t enforce the terms of the lease. When we took a deposition of the person most knowledgeable of the property owners, we asked about what the terms of the lease requiring security, and about safety issues and procedures. The person most knowledgeable didn’t know how to answer most of the questions. She didn’t know much about anything, which was good because if the slip and fall case had gone to trial it would have left the property owner defendant stuck with the answers of their representative.
Slip and Fall Case Statute of Limitations in California
Generally speaking, in California, there is a two year statute of limitations to file a lawsuit for serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, so two years from the date of the fall or incident, basically. If you file a claim against a public entity or governmental entity then there are different rules that apply, because then you have to make a written claim to the governmental or public entity within six months of the fall.
You need to wait forty-five days for them to respond and either accept or reject the claim. If they reject the claim, then you have six months after the rejection date to file a lawsuit.
If they don’t respond at all or if they accept, then the person has still up to two years from the date of the fall to file a lawsuit. Usually if a governmental or public entity is involved we try to err on the side of caution. If the claim is against a regular defendant like a store owner or private property owner or non-governmental agent, then it’s just two years from the date of the incident or fall.
What Should You Do If You Are Injured In A Slip and Fall Accident in Los Angeles?
If people slip, trip and fall, they should try to get the contact information of any witnesses. Often times at stores, a store manager or employee will have to file an incident report, so if at all possible, the injured person should try to get a copy of the incident report.
It’s very important to take pictures if possible of what the person fell on, because if they don’t know what they fell on, that makes the case a lot tougher.
We understand it’s hard sometimes to do, if the person’s in pain. Hopefully someone can assist them and then take photos. Now with cell phones it’s easier.
Someone who slipped and fell or tripped and fell should preserve the shoes or footwear that they were wearing at the time of the fall. Also receipts of any items purchased at the store before the fall should be saved if applicable.
It is also very important for the injured person to seek out appropriate medical care as soon as possible. Last but definitely not least, the injured person should seek the advice of a qualified attorney if they think that they fell because of an unsafe condition on the property or premises.
Contact a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Attorney Today
A trusted Lancaster slip and fall attorney at the Law Offices of Steers & Associates can review your case, explain your legal options, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Contact our office today for a free consultation and learn how we can help you move forward after a serious slip and fall accident.
Why Choose Steers & Associates
- Millions Recovered for Clients
- AVVO Rating Superb 10
- Premier Litigators
- Decades of Trial-Tested Experience
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
- Five Star Attorney Client Relationship Reviews
- Top-Rated Trial Lawyer
Slip and Fall Accidents In Los Angeles Frequently Asked Questions
- What did you fall on, if known?
- Do you have a photograph of what you fell on?
- How long were you at the location before you fell?
- What were you doing at the location before you fell?
- Are there any witnesses and what is their contact information?
- What was said to you by the witnesses? What did they see or know?
- Did you keep a copy of the accident report form that was given to you?
- What kind of shoes/footwear were you wearing?
If someone is injured at an apartment and they’re injured in the area controlled by the landlord, like the common areas, the landlord or property owner could be held responsible. If the person’s injured inside of an apartment unit and it’s nothing the landlord or owner did – maybe the renter created a condition inside their own
A Recent Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was in an accident where my car was totaled. At first, I thought I could handle things by myself but then my pain began to get much worse. I hired Allen based on the recommendation of a friend and he did not disappoint. He was very fast in answering my calls and emails. He also got me the maximum settlement from the other person’s insurance and then got me compensation from my insurance too. – James
