Maison Law protects slip-and-fall victims in Los Angeles. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a slip-and-fall accident at Gelson’s, our personal injury attorneys at Maison Law can help you get the compensation you need. Contact us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Do I Need a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney in Los Angeles?
If you suffered a slip-and-fall accident due to a person or business’s carelessness, it is advisable to speak with an attorney about your legal options. If you’ve suffered significant injuries from a slip-and-fall accident, it is typical for the insurance company to try and place the blame partially, if not entirely, on you. An insurance company’s bottom line is to pay as little as possible to cover your damages.
An attorney’s job is to protect your right to compensation and hold the insurance responsible for covering all your damages. In addition to your damages, an attorney can:
- Increase your initial settlement by filing a personal injury lawsuit against all liable parties
- Connect you to trusted doctors and ensure continued medical treatment
- Build a case by gathering evidence such as:
- Proof of the damages you’ve suffered
- Evidence that a person, or business, was liable for your injuries
- Evidence the accident was in no way your fault, nor could you have done anything to prevent it
- File a claim in court if a settlement cannot be reached and present your case in front of a jury
How is Carelessness Established in a Slip and Fall Accident in Los Angeles?
In a slip-and-fall case, a property owner is considered careless when they:
- Allow a hazardous condition to exist on their property
- Knew, through the exercise of reasonable care, that this condition existed
- Fail to repair the hazard, or warn others about the condition
These elements would result in premise liability for the owner. For example, say you’re shopping at the Gelson’s in Silver Lake on Hyperion Street and you trip over a wooden pallet left on the floor and fracture your wrist. Carelessness would be established due to:
- The owner not maintaining a safe area where customers are knowingly shopping.
- The owner failing to remove the wooden pallet.
- The owner neglecting to make anyone aware a hazard existed
In this scenario, Gelson’s would be liable according to California’s Civil Code 1714(a), which states:
“Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary car, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”
Common Injuries in a Slip and Fall Accident in Los Angeles
Injuries sustained from a slip-and-fall accident will vary from person to person depending on the circumstances. Here are the most common slip-and-fall injuries in Los Angeles:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Soft tissue injuries
- Muscles
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Sprained ankles or wrists
- Knee Injuries
- Dislocated shoulders
- Spine and nerve damage
- Cuts and bruises
Even if your injuries seem minor, it is recommended to seek medical treatment as some serious injuries may not manifest until days later.
What Kind of Settlement Can I Expect from a Slip-and-Fall Accident in Los Angeles?
When it comes to slip-and-fall accidents, no case is the same. The circumstances are always different with every accident, but the extent of your injuries will largely determine your settlement amount. These items can be calculated based on your economic damages and non-economic damages, which include:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity you’ve suffered from your slip-and-fall accident
- Cost of living with your injury, such as making your home disability accessible, purchasing a wheelchair or crutches, hiring a nurse or housekeeper
- Damage done to your property during the accident
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries
- Stress and anxiety due to the nature of your accident
- Your mental state after a life-changing accident
Contact a Los Angeles Slip-And-Fall Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the carelessness of a person or a hazardous condition in Los Angeles, the attorneys at Maison Law can get you the compensation you need. No upfront money is required and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
