How Can a Slip and Fall Lawyer Help?

Slip and fall cases can be difficult to negotiate without a lawyer’s assistance. Unfortunately, many fraudulent slip and fall claims have led the courts to be suspicious of plaintiffs. Seeking damages for soft-tissue injuries such as pulled muscles can be especially difficult since medical scans may be unable to show proof of your injury. A lawyer from Nordanyan Law can help you gather evidence to prove your case and the property owner’s fault for your fall. We can take care of every step of your case, from collecting property maintenance records to taking on insurance companies on your behalf. If you wish to maximize your payout while focusing on your recovery, retain one of our personal injury attorneys for representation.

What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

It is important to take immediate action after a slip and fall accident. As the injured victim, there are things you can do to build a stronger fall injury claim and hold someone accountable.

Take the following steps, if possible, after your slip and fall:

1. Report your accident.

2. Do not accept any fault.

3. Inspect the scene for a dangerous condition.

4. Take photographs of the scene and your injuries.

5. Get eyewitnesses’ contact information.

6. Go to the hospital right away for medical attention.

7. Keep the clothes and shoes you were wearing.

8. Get a copy of the accident report.

9. Create a case file with important evidence and documents.

10. Consult with a lawyer at Nordanyan Law

Once you contact a slip and fall lawyer, he or she can help you move through the phases of an insurance claim or injury lawsuit in California. Your attorney will make the recovery process easier for you while you focus on healing from your fall injuries.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

A slip or trip and fall accident can cause serious injuries, especially to the elderly. Hip fractures from slip and fall accidents can lead to deadly health complications for a senior citizen. Anyone, at any age, could suffer severe hard- or soft-tissue injuries in a fall. At Nordanyan Law, our slip and fall accident attorneys have experience helping clients with many different types of injuries:

• Broken bones

• Hip fractures

• Wrist fractures or sprains

• Knee injuries

• Muscle strains

• Cuts and scrapes

• Head injuries

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Back injuries

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis

• Nerve damage

Our slip and fall lawyers know how much a serious personal injury can impact the life of a victim. We are passionate about holding negligent property owners liable and helping victims obtain justice in the form of financial compensation. We will fight to recover maximum compensation that covers the full extent of your injury-related medical bills, including future care for a permanent disability. We will also negotiate for the recovery of your emotional injuries, such as pain and suffering.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents 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 slip and fall lawyers at Nordanyan Law 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.

• 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.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident?

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 premises liability attorney at Nordanyan Law. We have helped clients with catastrophic injuries, including spine and brain injuries, as well as surviving loved ones in wrongful death cases.

How Much Is a Slip and Fall Case Worth?

How much a slip and fall case is worth is directly related to the severity of the victim’s injuries and extent of his or her losses. In general, slip and fall cases involving serious injuries will be worth a higher amount than minor injuries. You or a loved one could be eligible to recover the following damages, depending on the case:

• Medical expenses and disability costs

• Losses of income

• Past and future pain and suffering

• Emotional injuries

• Legal fees and out-of-pocket expenses

• Punitive damages

If you are curious about the value of your slip and fall claim, schedule a free consultation with our local slip and fall attorneys for more information. We will provide a thorough review of your claim to accurately estimate its worth. Then, if we accept you as a client, we can help you negotiate with an insurance company for maximum compensation.

California Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations

You do not want to wait too long to seek legal advice and file an injury claim after a slip and fall accident in California. The statute of limitations in California gives you no more than two years from the date of your accident to bring the lawsuit. With only a few exceptions, if you miss this two-year deadline, you will lose the right to seek compensation forever. Note, however, that certain situations will extend your deadline, such as if the victim is a minor. If you wish to bring a fall lawsuit against the government, on the other hand, you will have just six months to file. Act quickly to protect your legal rights and schedule a free consultation with an experienced slip and fall lawyer.

Speak With a Slip and Fall Attorney Today

At Nordanyan Law, we have extensive experience to handle slip and fall accident claims effectively and efficiently. Our firm has the past case results to prove our commitment to client success and the resources to handle your claim. 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. Find out how much your premises liability claim could be worth today when you schedule a free initial consultation with one of our slip and fall lawyers.

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