Slip And Fall

All slip and fall accidents are covered by negligence law and deal with the concept of
premises liability. Property owners have a duty of care to see that their property is maintained in a safe
condition. This includes insuring that the building has no structural defects or maintenance hazards that could
cause an accident. Structural defects can include: loose floor mats, rugs, or tiles; water on the floor; poorly
lighted stairs or steps; cracks or holes in sidewalks and parking lots. A plaintiff or claimant also has a duty to
exercise reasonable care, so if any action of yours contributed to the accident, you may share in the negligence.
Obtaining as many details about the incident will help slip and fall lawyers help you build a case.

Each year, more than 15,000 seniors are killed in falls and 2 million are treated in
emergency rooms. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and serious fractures in older adults;
including spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand.

In general, the terms, “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” accidents refer to accidents where
a person is injured by slipping, or tripping, and falling due to a dangerous condition on the premises of public or
private property. Such falls can happen inside or outside a building, and be caused by such conditions as bad
flooring, wet floors, poorly lighted steps and curbs. Outdoors, a raised, uneven “toe-catcher” crack in and asphalt
or concrete walkway or parking lot is very common.

It is important that you immediately document the cause of your injury. If you experience a
slip and fall accident, you should try to determine what made you fall and if it could have been anticipated or
prevented. If anyone watched you fall, be sure you get the names and addresses of all witnesses. Make written notes
as soon as possible of the conditions in the area where you were injured. For instance, was the lighting poor, was
there some substance that made you slip: loose tiles, carpet, uneven surfaces, wet spots, etc. If you did slip
because of something on the floor, try to obtain a sample. If you have a camera on your person on in your car, try
to get pictures of the area. Remember, most cell phones have built-in cameras. Take as many pictures as you can.
Better to have extra pictures and good pictures in sharp focus than just a few. Report any such accident to the
manager or owner and insist that they make a record of it just as you will record their name and the time of your
discussion.

Remember, it is your responsibility to prove that a hazard existed and that it was the cause
of your accident, so you need to take charge and document as many details as possible.

In order to make a successful premises liability claim, your Slip and Fall Lawyers must
prove that the accident was due to someone else’s mistake or negligence. Proving liability in a slip & fall accident
is not always easy which is why it’s important for you to document the injury scene and then hire experienced slip &
fall lawyers who can further document the case; before repairs are put in place by the premises owners (in a good
faith effort to protect other people) or by the premises owner to camouflage and hide the preexisting conditions so
evade their responsibility.

Moreover, in the case of a slip fall accident, it also has to be proven that the victim was
not responsible for causing their own injuries, which is commonplace by individuals who might be attempting to
fraudulently sue a property owner. Determining who is responsible in slip and fall accidents can be very difficult,
which is why it helps to have an experienced attorney’s help. The clock is running. After being injured in a slip
and fall accident, you only have a certain amount of time in which to file a personal injury claim so it is
important to take action as soon as possible after the incident occurs.

If you have experienced a slip and fall injury that was not your fault, you should
immediately contact experienced Slip and Fall Lawyers for help! If your or a family member has been injured in a
Slip and fall accident which could have been prevented, then our specialised team of Slip and Fall Lawyers at
Khashan Law firm can work on your case and help you relieve your financial strain by fighting for your compensation
from the guilty parties. Contact us for a free consultation at (951) 461-2387.

If you are an accident victim who has been injured in a vehicle accident, in
a slip and fall accident at some business or facility, or injured by the negligent and wrongful
conduct of others, and need answers to your questions or to find out what your case is worth, please
call us today at (951) 461-2387 for a free, confidential consultation. Or if you prefer, fill out
our Contact Form. A lawyer or staffer from Southern California Personal Injury Lawyers
will call as soon as possible you to schedule an appointment.