CALIFORNIA SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT LAWYER

Slip and fall accidents are consistently the leading cause of injury in the United States and can result in life-threatening injuries. Though the injuries from a slip and fall accident may seem minor at first, they may eventually cause many serious injuries including broken bones or fractures which is why they should be taken very seriously.

Owners of various property are liable and have the responsibility of keeping the environment safe for everyone. If you find yourself in a slip and fall situation, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries that you endured.

Legal Right to Compensation For

• Injuries
• Medical Bills
• Loss of Income

Causes of Slip and Fall / Trip and Fall Accidents

• Wet floors
• Unsafe construction sites
• Damages walkways
• Poorly maintained floors
• Poorly maintained pool area
• Unsafe conditions at any given store, office, market, building, etc.

Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

• Seek medical attention if needed (It is beneficial to still seek medical attention if your injuries are minor, as they can potentially worsen over time)
• Report your accident to the owner of the property and request a copy to ensure that the details of the incident are accurate
• Do not say anything to the owner or manager of the establishment that may later be used against you
• Obtain the contact information of any witnesses that may have seen you fall, as their statements may be used to help your case
• Document the scene of the accident as evidence, this will be proof of unsafe conditions (If not, the owner may renovate the scene to make it seem as though it was not in dangerous condition to begin with)
• Document the clothing you were wearing at the time of the incident o Check for any cameras that may have captured your fall as evidence to your case

In cases of slip and fall accidents, it is crucial to prove the negligence of property owners or managers of the structure as they should have been well aware of the dangerous condition within the structure. With that knowledge, they should have made it well aware to individuals of the unsafe condition or fixed it so that no injuries could potentially happen. The premises should be safe of any potential injury or danger.

Contact Attorney Ramona Kennedy if you have suffered any of the listed injuries, as the injury may worsen with time and may not seem as damaging in the moment. Medical bills are costly, and a knowledgeable attorney will be able to help you receive compensation for the damage that you have suffered. Minor damage can ultimately lead to major damage and costly medical bills, physical and emotional damage, and fatalities in certain cases. Each situation is case by case and an attorney will be able to help you decide what is best for you.

Attorney Ramona Kennedy cares about your case and will fight for you.