Slip and Fall Accident Injuries and
How Can You Prove Negligence

Slip and fall accidents are some of the most frequent types of personal injury cases yet also among the most misunderstood. Though small, the implications of these accidents can be catastrophic, fractured bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and even chronic residual pain. When You Or A Soulmate Have Been Hurt On Someone Else Property. If you or a loved one was injured as a result of the negligence of the owner, this post will inform you how to prove liability and get your case to reach its highest settlement.

At Beverly Hills Injury Firm, our mission is to advocate for victims of slip and fall accidents and achieve the accountability that negligent parties deserve. This information will provide with everything you need to know about how to prove negligence in a slip and fall case so get on the road to financial salvation.

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What Constitutes Negligence in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Negligence takes place when a person or business has not exercised reasonable care to avoid creating a hazardous condition which causes injury. In slip and fall cases, this usually consists of a property owner or manager neglecting to repair or warn of an unsafe condition, such as:

Wet or slippery floors

Uneven sidewalks or flooring

Torn carpeting

Badly lit stairwells or corridors

Anything that blocks a pathway

Leaks or spills left uncleaned

If these (or other) hazards are ignored and a visitor gets hurt because of the hazard, the property owner could be legally responsible for costs related to damages.

The 4 Fundamental Elements to Establish
Negligence in a Slip & Fall Case

In order to have a successful personal injury claim, you and your attorney need to establish the four basic things that make up negligence:

Duty of Care: The property owner, landlord or business operator is legally required to keep their premises safe for guests, tenants or customers.

Breach of Duty: Where the party to be held liable for your injuries failed that duty like by ignoring a leaking pipe, failing to replace a broken step, or not warning visitors of a known hazard in many circumstances they must pay you compensation.

Causation: That breach of duty was what led into your accident. Meaning that, you need to demonstrate how the unsafe condition caused you to fall and become injured.

Damages: You suffered verifiable damages, such as doctor fees, misplaced earnings or pain and suffering caused by the crash.
The at-fault party is responsible for proving each element with very particular evidence.

An essential element for any personal injury claim is to show that there was damages, if you can not show a loss /damages then you don't have a claim.

Types of Evidence to Prove a
Slip and Fall Case

What kind of evidence should you be considering as supporting your claim, a great deal. Our Beverly Hills Injury Firm legal team can put together a compilation of:

Hazard at scene photos

Surveillance footage (if available)

Witness statements

Incident reports

Medical records

Maintenance logs or inspection records

Testimony from experts (in the event that it is necessary to recreate the accident or measure against building codes)

This is a very time-sensitive issue, as many of these hazards will often be fixed or cleaned up immediately at the scene right after an accident occurs.

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Slip and Fall Accidents Due To Common Causes

Some settings where slip and fall cases could arise include:

Grocery stores

Restaurants

Apartment complexes

Hotels

Parking lots

Office buildings

Public sidewalks

Common causes include:

Liquids spilled on un-indicated grounds

Icy or snowy entryways

Broken railings

Dim lighting that obscures hazards

Poorly maintained floors or carpeting

Determining what triggered your fall and identifies the negligent party also helps you understand your best legal route!

What a Property Owner Is Obliged to Do Under California Law

In California, property owners are required to ensure that their premises are safe for those who have a right to be there. If the owner does not take steps to prevent these issues and someone is hurt, they can be pursued for damages through premises liability law.

Most importantly, California is a comparative negligence state, so you can still get your settlement even if you were partly negligent in the accident. This means that even if you were 20% at fault for failing to see a hazard, you can still experience a recovery of 80% of your total damages.

How Much Compensation Can Be Recovered?
You might be owed restorations such as these if oversight is verified, Medical expenses (past and future) Example;

Lost wages or loss of earning potential

Pain and suffering

Emotional distress

Rehabilitation costs

Long-term disability or disfigurement

Loss of enjoyment of life

We fight to make sure every last penny of your damages is accounted for and sought after.
What If the Landlord Refuses to Accept Blame? Property owners or their insurance company which try to deny any responsibility for a slip and fall case often make the following claims: They were unaware of the danger. You were trespassing. You weren’t paying attention. The danger was obvious

Don’t be discouraged. The skilled attorneys at Beverly Hills Injury Firm will effectively deconstruct these defenses and create a strong case around evidence, law, and expert tactics.

Don’t Wait, California Has a Deadline

California states under it Statute of Limitations you only have two years from the date in which your slip and fall accident occurred to file suit. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to receive compensation. If the accident took place on public property, usually a government agency is potentially responsible for damages.

Why You Should Hire a Lawyer for
a Slip and Fall Case

Slip and fall cases are far more complicated than they may seem. Establishing negligence often involves working with investigators to gather evidence almost instantaneously, negotiating hard and fighting back against major corporations and insurance companies.

With decades of experience and courtroom strength, we offer effective advocacy to every case we handle in Beverly Hills Injury Firm We aren't in business to accept a reduced portion, we are here to get you the full share you deserve from a claim under the law.

Call Beverly Hills Injury Firm

If you or a family member have been hurt in a slip and fall disaster, do not wait to reach out for legal representation alone. You deserve answers. You deserve justice. You deserve compensation.

If you have a personal injury case, contact Beverly Hills Injury Firm to set up your free consultation. Contact us today, so that we can examine your case and establish liability to recover every penny for which you are entitled.
Your injuries are serious and you deserve to be treated as a real case. If it needs to happen faster, we are going to ensure that this is taking place.

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Note: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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“Shawn Mangoli, the founder of Beverly Hills Injury Firm, is a distinguished trial attorney specializing in personal injury law. With a decade of experience in civil litigation, Shawn has successfully championed the rights of those injured due to negligence, securing numerous multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Recognized consistently by Super Lawyers and a respected member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and American Attorneys for Justice, Shawn’s commitment to justice is profound and unwavering.”

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