Maison Law represents injured slip-and-fall victims in Los Banos, California. A slip-and-fall hazard on someone’s property that causes someone to get injured is considered a premises liability. Our law firm will hold the property owner responsible for creating a premises liability and ensure you recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional damage.
A premises liability doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. Understand what legal options are available for your situation today by contacting Maison Law for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Slip-And-Fall Accident Injury?
Yes, it is recommended to consult with an attorney after suffering a premises liability injury. After a premises liability injury, most victims will be offered a quick settlement by the insurance company of the party responsible. But what most victims don’t understand is that an initial settlement offer does not typically cover the extent of your damages.
The Premises Liability Lawyers at Maison Law will hold the insurance company liable for the full extent of your damages if your injury caused you to need medical treatment or miss time at work. On behalf of our clients in Los Banos, we aggressively pursue compensation for:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity, you’ve suffered from your injuries
- 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
How to Strengthen Your Slip-and-Fall Case
If you suffer an injury from a slip-and-fall accident, seek medical attention immediately. Nothing is more important than your health. Also, failing to seek medical attention after you’ve been injured can be harmful to your claim if you decide to file a lawsuit. After you get medical care, we recommended the following to strengthen your case:
- Report the injury to management or police (if applicable). Slip-and-fall accidents require a prompt investigation, especially at corporate stores like Walmart, Target, or Whole Foods. Reporting the injury will also help your case if you decide to file a premises liability claim against the property owner.
- Take your own photos of the scene and get witness statements. Hazardous conditions in public or private locations can be removed or remedied very quickly to prevent more accidents, so it is important for you to capture the dangerous environment while it is still there.
- Follow up on your injuries with a doctor. Any injuries you’ve sustained from your accident will become a part of your case, and you will need a doctor to corroborate your injuries.
- Contact Maison Law to protect your rights to compensation. Most accident victims find themselves overwhelmed by the incident and fail to realize the enormous impact a serious injury can have on their lives. Our Premises Liability Attorneys can help you understand your legal options and get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
How Maison Law Helps Slip-and-Fall Accident Victims
While it is not necessary to have a lawyer to file a slip-and-fall claim, partnering with one of our attorneys can have many benefits, such as:
- Increase your odds of reaching a fair settlement
- Reduce stress of filing/managing a claim yourself
- Protect you from liability in the event you may be partially at fault
- Help you understand what you may be entitled to receive
- Help you make informed decisions to reach a successful resolution
The claims process for a slip-and-fall injury claim can be long but at Maison Law, we create a custom plan-of-action for your case. Our firm will:
- Let the insurance company know you are invoking your right to fair compensation, which can increase your initial settlement offer
- Work with experts and medical professionals to detail the extent of your injuries and the amount of compensation required to make a full recovery
- Help you understand what a good settlement offer should look like
- Reinforce your claim with evidence:
- Signs that show the at-fault party’s actions were the cause of your injury
- Statements, pictures, and video footage showing you were not partially to blame
- Verified documents showing the extent of your legal damages
- Represent you in trial if necessary
Proving Fault In a Slip-and-Fall Accident at a Los Banos Grocery Store
The majority of slip-and-fall accidents at grocery stores are usually due to unsafe floor conditions. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip-and-falls due to harmful conditions account for over 1 million hospital visits every year. So, let’s say you slipped on a wet floor while shopping at the Save Mart on East Pacheco Blvd. in Los Banos. Injuries caused by hazardous conditions are classified as a premises liability. Premises liability falls under 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.”
To file a successful slip-and-fall premises liability claim against Save Mart, you will need to prove:
- Save Mart owned, leased, or controlled the property
- A Save Mart owner or employee was careless and did not maintain the property in a safe manner
- You were harmed by slipping or falling on the property
- Save Mart’s careless action or hazardous conditions caused you harm
In a premises liability 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
The Next Steps Maison Law Will Take With Your Slip-and-Fall Case
At Maison Law, when we take on a client who has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, we provide them with the following services to ensure they receive a successful outcome:
- Accurate damage calculation: we calculate damages based on expert testimony, medical evaluations, and economic analyses to cover every aspect of your current and long-term medical needs.
- Clear reports and expert witness testimony: our firm compiles detailed reports that outline the extent of your injuries and the impact they will have on the rest of your life. We organize expert witness testimony to reinforce the credibility of your claim and the incident.
- Minimizing liability: if you file a claim or lawsuit against an at-fault party, they will most likely attempt to put some or all of the blame onto you. Our firm will analyze your case and work to minimize or eliminate liability in your personal injury accident.
- Negotiating with insurers: our experienced team of lawyers are expert negotiators and understand the tactics insurance companies will take to attempt to minimize your damages and compensation. We ensure our clients receive a fair settlement that fully covers their current and future needs.
- Court Representation: our trial lawyers will represent you in court and build a strong case, highlighting the depth of your injuries and the necessity for recovering damages.
Contact a Slip-And-Fall Lawyer in Los Banos
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the carelessness of a person or a hazardous condition in Los Banos, the attorneys at Maison Law can help. We offer a free, no-risk case consultation to all slip-and-fall victims and their families. No upfront money is needed and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. Contact Maison Law today to get your free case evaluation and see what options are available to you.
