Sacramento Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys
Slip and fall accidents, the most common type of accident that falls under premises liability law, can happen almost anywhere. Falls are the second leading cause of injuries in the United States. Slip and fall accidents happen when a person slips, or trips, or is otherwise injured because of dangerous or hazardous conditions on the premises of a:
- Supermarket
- Shopping mall
- Retail store
- Restaurant
- Sidewalk
- Stairway
- School
- Home
- Office
- Theater
- Construction site
- Government building
- Commercial building
- Amusement park
- Apartment complex
- Hospital.
If your slip and fall injury was the direct result of unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, contact a Sacramento personal injury attorney. Premises liability can be a complex area of law because it must be proven that the injury was a direct result of negligence on the part of the property owner or land occupier, or that the owner or occupant should have known of the dangerous condition. In addition, determining the level of responsibility owed by an owner or occupier depends on who was on the property at the time of the slip and fall accident, an invitee, licensee or trespasser. An experienced slip and fall accident attorney at Estey Bomberger can properly assess your case, and if we are hired to represent you, handle all negotiations with the property owner or occupier and their insurance carriers, to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to receive for your injuries.
Why Do Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?
A common cause of slip and fall accidents is a substance on the walking surface, such as oil or water. When a person walks on a wet or slick floor, they can lose their footing and fall to the floor. A person’s foot can catch or become tangled in a foreign object or obstacle in their walking path, such as a toy, ball or cable, causing them to lose their balance and fall. Slip and fall injuries may result because of a hole in the walking surface or floor failure. A dangerous slip and fall condition are sidewalks and public streets that are insufficiently lit or have uneven walking surfaces. Additional causes of a slip and fall accident are narrow stairways, inadequate handrails, obstructed store aisles, and unsafe balconies that do not comply with building codes.
Types of Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall injuries affect more than one million people each year nationwide, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Injuries that can be sustained in a slip and fall accident include:
- Head injury/ brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Bone fractures to the hip, pelvis, arm, hand and leg
- Cuts and scrapes
- Lacerations
- Sprains
- Bruises
- Burn injuries
- Wrongful death.
Who is Responsible for Slip and Fall Injuries?
When a slip and fall accident victim experiences a traumatic injury, they are often faced with expensive medical bills due to lengthy hospital stays, frequent trips to the doctor and physical therapy. Fall victims may wonder who is responsible for their injuries and can compensation be collected to help pay for injury expenses? A property owner, manager or tenant may have to compensate a slip and fall victim if the injury took place because of hazardous conditions on their property. If the slip and fall accident took place at a public building (for example: a school) then liability may be imposed and compensation collected from a local or federal government entity. Liability may also be placed on a third party. An example of third party liability is if a water company spilled liquid on the floor while making a delivery, causing a slip and fall accident on the property in question.
Hiring a Sacramento Slip and Fall Lawyer
Hiring the right slip and fall lawyer can make a difference in the outcome of your settlement. When you hire the Sacramento slip and fall accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger, you are represented by lawyers who are among the most respected personal injury attorneys in California. The Sacramento personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger are among the top 5% of U.S. attorneys who have been selected by Law and Politics' annual list of Super Lawyers. Additionally, the law firm of Estey Bomberger has received the highest possible AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell, as determined by our peers. Our firm always puts our clients first, not our fee. We do not receive any money unless we obtain maximum compensation for our clients’ medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. A knowledgeable lawyer is available to take your call and answer your questions. Phone us at (510) 978-4380 for a free consultation.