Los Angeles Slip and Fall and Orange County Accidents Attorney

Slip and falls - an area of personal injury cause several thousands of injuries a year, some of which are quite serious. One misstep on a slippery floor or broken step can land an unassuming victim in a wheelchair, while a stumble over a manhole cover can cause anything from a broken leg to a permanent spinal cord injury. Everyone agrees that these and similar slip and fall accidents are perilous -but the line gets a bit fuzzy when determining who is at fault. If you slip and fall on someone else's property, is that person automatically liable for your injuries, even if you were forewarned of potential dangers?

When an accident or injury occurs to a visitor or tenant living on another person's property, the owner of the property may be liable (legally responsible) if it can be proved that their negligence or recklessness led to the injury. If you have been injured through a slip and fall accident at someone else's home or business which you believe may be a result the negligence or recklessness of another person, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover the costs involved to pay for your medical bills, any lost earnings or other pain, disfigurement, emotional distress or permanent physical disability you have suffered.

In cases involving slip and fall accidents, generally plaintiffs must prove that the property owners either failed to maintain the property or created unsafe conditions which caused the injury, or knew about the dangerous premises or unsafe hazard but didn't alert visitors or tenants to this fact. Also important is whether or not the unsafe condition was permanent or temporary. In instances where the condition was temporary, the length of time it existed may have bearing on your ability to prove your case.

General slip and fall and premises liability cases include:

Trespassers
Property owners are not necessarily subject to premises liability laws when it comes to injuries incurred by trespassers on their property. This is also true of burglars and other uninvited guests.

Children
Children are an exception to the trespassing rule because the law acknowledges that children often do not perceive danger as well as adults. A property owner must take steps to ensure the safety of children who play in the area, even if they are not supposed to be there.

Workplace Accidents
Currently, there are workers' compensation laws in place that hold employers strictly liable for most on-the-job injuries, including those resulting from slip and fall accidents, that their employees suffer. However, the amount of damages that the injured can collect is limited.

Government property
In cases of government property, such as public parks, the federal or state government may bear legal responsibility for personal injuries incurred on the premises. Slip and fall / premises liability cases against the government are covered by either the Federal Tort Claims Act or similar state tort claims acts. Cases must be brought within a certain time limit.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in Los Angeles, which you believe is due to a property owner's negligence, we'd like to hear from you. Call us toll-Free at 888-562-2552 in Orange County or contact us online for a FREE consultation.

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