Los Angeles Slip & Fall Injury Attorney
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You’ll be surprised at the number of people who reach out to a Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer each year after sustaining serious injuries after an accident. At Zakaryan Law Group, our lawyers specialize in slip, trip, and fall cases. We know how quickly your life can change — one instant, one fall, and potentially a lifetime of medical complications and expenses — because of the reckless indifference of property owners or managers. By filing a slip and fall lawsuit in California, innocent victims can hold responsible parties liable for their negligence, win compensation for medical bills and lost wages, and ensure that safety protocols are followed in the future. These cases can be complex and require representation by experienced and knowledgeable attorneys.
If you recently sustained a personal injury or a loved one died in a slip and fall accident, a seasoned Los Angeles slip and fall attorney at Zakaryan Law Group may be able to help you recover financially. A property owner and/or another party could owe you compensation for your damages. To learn more about your rights to recover money in a slip and fall accident claim, contact Zakaryan Law Group today at (818) 399-7922 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with an experienced slip and fall lawyer.
While a slip and fall accident can cause almost any type of injury, can range from minor cuts and scrapes to wrongful death. The type of injury a victim suffers depends on the circumstances and cause of the harm. At Rose, Klein & Marias LLP, our slip and fall accident attorneys have experience representing clients with many different types of injuries from broken bones to head injuries.
However, the most common Slip and fall accident injuries can include:
- Severe Burns
- Neck and Head Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cuts and Abrasions
- Bone Fractures
- Soft tissue Injuries
- Internal Bruising
- Wrongful Death
Slip and fall accidents in Los Angeles can happen in grocery stores, parking lots, at home, or at work. If you fall in the workplace, you may have grounds to file a claim against a property owner on top of receiving benefits from a workers’ compensation claim. The Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers at Zakaryan Law Group can review your specific case to identify the cause of your fall and the entity or entities that may be financially responsible for your losses.
Slip and fall accidents in Los Angeles happen in these and other situations:
- Spilled liquids
- Negligent cleaning schedules
- Greasy floors
- Freshly waxed or mopped floors
- Food debris
- Lack of warning signs on wet floors
- Dangerous floor surfaces
- Inadequate lighting
- Poor floor construction
- Electrical cords
Almost all slip and fall accidents are preventable. The owner of a property, home, or business must take reasonable measures to prevent and remedy potential causes of fall accidents. If an owner negligently fails in this regard and an invited guest suffers a fall due to dangerous conditions, the owner may be legally responsible for economic and noneconomic damages.
If you’ve been hurt on someone else’s property, quick action after a slip and fall accident is essential to preserving your legal rights. First, document as much about the injury – and the hazardous property condition – as you can. Take pictures, record video, and save your medical bills. This documentation will be necessary when it comes time to calculate your damages. That includes keeping records about missed work and any other expenses or losses associated with your injury.
Next, regardless of the specific circumstances of your Slip and Fall accident, if it took place on someone else’s property, once your medical needs have been met, do not delay in contacting an experienced Los Angeles slip-and-fall lawyer. The sooner you contact Zakaryan Law Group, the sooner we can analyze and preserve evidence of your accident (and any other accidents that may have occurred at the same location) which can be helpful in building your case and negotiating the maximum compensation you deserve.
Slip and fall accidents exist under the umbrella of premises liability law. Premises liability law states that if a person suffers an injury due to a defect on someone else’s property, the property owner could be liable for damages. Holding a landowner responsible for your serious injuries and related damages may take help from a skilled Los Angeles premises liability attorney at Zakaryan Law Group. We have helped clients with catastrophic injuries, including spine and brain injuries, as well as surviving loved ones in wrongful death cases.
An important law called a statute of limitations presides over all Slip and Fall cases in California. This is the maximum amount of time a victim has to bring a cause of action. It is critical to obey your statute of limitations, as almost all cases brought after the deadline are rejected by the courts. Only a few rare exceptions to the rule exist.
In California, the statute of limitations on a Slip and Fall case is two years from the date of the accident (California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1). You must file your claim within two years of the accident if you wish to have a valid lawsuit, in most cases. If you didn’t notice your injury until a date after that of the accident, the clock will start on the date of discovery. Discuss your accident with an attorney as soon as possible to make sure you meet your filing deadline.
However, California does have a few exceptions that may allow for an extension, such as:
This includes the plaintiff being:
- A Minor
- Out-of-state
- Incarcerated
- Legally Insane
- Incapacitated
With only some exceptions, the courts in California will refuse to hear an injury claim that is filed after the expiration of the statute of limitations. This is why it is important to consult with a experienced Slip and Fall attorney in Los Angeles as soon as possible after the event. An attorney can quickly go to work on your case to make sure that your lawsuit is filed before the deadline.
Financial liability for slip and fall accidents is part of a subset of personal injury law called premises liability. Premises liability also covers other types of injuries that occur on public or private property such as falling merchandise injuries at big box stores, accidental drownings, and animal attacks.
Compensation in a slip and fall accident case depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Each case must be evaluated on its own merits, considering factors such as the severity and type of injuries the victim suffered, as well as their overall prognosis for recovery. Although the amount of damages awarded in Slip and Fall claims varies on a case-by-case basis, nevertheless, there are specific categories of damages to consider:
Compensation available may include:
- Economic damages. These are the tangible, financial or out-of-pocket costs connected to your premises liability accident. They can include existing medical bills, future medical treatments, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medications, lost wages, property repairs, legal fees and travel costs.
- Noneconomic damages. These are the intangible physical and emotional losses suffered in the accident. You could recover compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, trauma, inconvenience, lost quality of life, loss of consortium, scarring or disfigurement, and more.
- Punitive damages. In rare cases, a premises liability lawsuit may result in a punitive damage award. Rather than making the victim whole again, punitive damages serve to punish a defendant for especially wrongful or negligent acts, such as gross negligence. It is up to a judge’s discretion whether or not you receive punitive damages in a premises liability case.
If the victim is killed due to the negligence of the property owner, the victim’s heir(s) will be given the legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the property owner. Available damages for a wrongful death claim include burial costs, funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and loss of financial support. To learn more about your rights and recover money for your injuries in a personal injury claim, call us for a free consultation at (818) 399-7922 to speak with a Los Angeles premises liability attorney at Zakaryan Law Group.
At the law firm of Zakaryan Law Group, we have extensive experience to effectively and efficiently handle slip and fall accident claims. Whether you slipped and fell at on a wet floor at a grocery store or on private property due to unsafe conditions, our personal injury attorneys can help. We offer aggressive legal representation in a variety of injury claims and won’t let insurance companies bully our clients into settling for less than they deserve. We offer a free, no obligation consultation to answer your questions and explain your legal rights and options.
To learn more about the amount and types of damages available after a Slip and Fall Injury, please feel free to call us at (818) 399-7922 or contact us online for a free consultation today. Serving the greater Los Angeles area.
