Slipping, tripping and falling on a dangerous condition can happen as a result of the carelessness of a property owner or manager. When it does, victims can face serious injuries, including but not limited to head trauma, broken bones, spinal damage, and death When you fall because a property owner failed to eliminate preventable or treatable hazards, call us.
At Meissner Law Firm, our California slip, trip and fall injury attorneys work with victims with serious injuries and losses. We help you determine the value of your claim, seek out compensation against all at-fault parties, and help you move your life forward. Set up a free consultation with our California personal injury attorneys now.
Why Choose Us at Meissner Law Firm?
There are many slip, trip and fall accidents that create serious injuries and trauma. Yet, insurance companies often make these injuries seem inferior to others. When you have medical bills, physical limitations, and emotional loss, you need an attorney who understands, believes in you, and is willing to fight.
At Meissner Law Firm, our team brings over 40 years of experience to your case. We use our experience and our strong reputation to help our clients get compensation. You pay us nothing up front for our legal services either.
Common Causes of Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
Numerous factors can contribute to unsafe conditions that result in slips, trips and falls. This includes:
- Leaks from poorly maintained plumbing systems
- Uneven surfaces along sidewalks and parking lots
- Clutter in hallways at medical facilities, nursing homes, or retail locations
- Spills not cleaned up in a timely manner
- Wet weather creates unsafe conditions that are not maintained
- Poor lighting conditions
- Uneven or broken steps and hall railings
In each of these situations, you can expect our attorneys to determine what occurred and why. We gather all the evidence available to support your claim.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries?
In most situations, the property owner or the property manager of that property that fails to maintain safe conditions could be liable for your losses. That may be a person, such as a homeowner, a business, a government agency, or other parties. In certain cases, there may be liable contractors as well depending on the specific dangerous condition.
To be liable, we must show that the party owed you a duty of care and failed in that duty of care in some way. That means they did not warn about risks, did not ensure their property was hazard-free, or failed to take action in a timely manner to prevent injuries. We will investigate the details in your case to demonstrate that you had the legal right to be on the property and that the owner had the time to warn or fix the situation, but failed to do so.
How Long Do I Have to File a Slip, Trip and Fall Injury Claim in California?
The California statute of limitations for these claims is generally two years from the date of the accident. However, this time period can be longer or shorter depending on circumstances such as the involvement of a government vehicle, injured minors, or wrongful death. For many reasons, it is best to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident to begin the process of filing a claim, otherwise you risk forfeiting all of your rights if you wait too long.
Call an Experienced California Slip, Trip and Fall Injury Attorney Today
Set up a free consultation with our California slip, trip and fall accident lawyers to learn more about your rights. Our team at Meissner Law Firm does not charge you anything upfront; we only charge if we win your case.