Negligence in Slip and Fall Accident Cases
Slip and fall accident cases are very common throughout the nation and they can have very serious consequences. Based on data compiled by the National Floor Safety Institute, accidents involving slip and falls will lead to over 1 million emergency room hospitalizations each year. If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident, financial compensation may be awarded. Speak to an experienced attorney who can help you determine the value of your case. The experienced litigators at the Knez Law Group, LLP can advocate on your behalf.
For more than 50 years, the Knez Law Group, LLP has advocated on behalf of those injured as a result of another party’s negligent or careless actions. Conveniently located in Riverside, the firm excels in handling premises liability cases. If you were injured in a slip and fall, schedule your free consultation with the firm – consider calling (951) 742-7681 or complete the confidential online contact form.
How Slip and Fall Accidents Typically Occur
The primary cause of slip and fall accident cases is the negligent management of property. Parties responsible for properties such as supermarkets, shopping malls, hotels, parking lots, sidewalks and schools have a legal obligation to ensure the property is well-maintained for the safety of those within.
Based on California law, property holders must ensure there is proper and regular property maintenance as well as ensure there are sufficient warning signs posted when there is a known hazardous condition on the property. Property managers, owners, along with commercial business owners will be held accountable if they fail to comply with California’s safety standards.
Examples of Negligence in Slip and Fall Accident Cases
To successfully hold a party responsible for the injuries caused in a slip and fall accident, it is necessary to prove that:
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The property holder caused the hazardous condition by ignoring the condition and failing to make necessary repairs and/or post sufficient warnings about the dangerous condition; or
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The property holder should have recognized the hazardous condition and acted accordingly, i.e. make necessary repairs, yet failed to do so. A key question that will likely be raised is whether a reasonable property holder would have recognized the condition as being dangerous. Another question that will arise is whether the property holder had sufficient opportunity to repair the situation before the victim was hurt.
There are countless scenarios for slip and fall accidents as every case will be different. The following are just a few examples of negligence in these types of cases.
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The property owner failed to provide an adequate warning about a recently waxed floor.
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The property holder has failed to fix an unstable stairwell, even though the stairwell has been unstable for many years.
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The apartment complex manager has failed to fix the lighting in the walkway, despite being told multiple times by tenants.
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The hotel manager has failed to replace the lobby’s carpet, even though multiple people have been seen tripping on the raised carpet.
Obtain the Support of a Skilled Premises Liability Attorney
Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately very common throughout the nation and they constantly result in serious injuries. If you or a loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident, obtaining the support of a skilled premises liability attorney is strongly recommended. A well-versed attorney will ensure the case is fully investigated and that all necessary evidence to prove the case is secured.
For more than five decades, the premises liability attorneys at the Knez Law Group, LLP have championed on behalf of those injured while on another’s property. To schedule a complimentary consultation with the firm to learn more about how you can obtain financial compensation for your injuries, consider calling the firm at (951) 742-7681 today.
Matthew J. Knez graduated from the University of Redlands in California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing. He then pursued his law degree at the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, California, where he earned various awards, including the CALI Award in Torts, and was on the Dean’s List. During his time in law school, Mr. Knez was a member of the Justice and Immigration Clinic, working with individuals seeking asylum in the United States from countries where they faced persecution or threats of persecution. Additionally, he was an Associate Editor for the Law Review and published an article on California family custody move-away cases. Learn more here.