Slip, Trip and Fall
Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries: Walnut Creek Lawyers
Property owners are legally required to maintain a safe premise for customers, visitors, members of the public, and passersby. When they fail to do so, and injuries occur, the injured person can seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other costs associated with the accident. Family members can seek compensation if the accident resulted in the wrongful death of a loved one.
Such accidents are often called "slip-and-falls" or "trip-and-falls." Injuries can include neck and back injuries, brain injuries and multiple fractures.
At the Walnut Creek, California, law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook (CMS&C), our lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for victims of slip-and-fall accidents. If you have been injured, contact us to learn about your rights and options. We have been helping trip-and-fall injury victims since 1979. Call 800-496-9152 for a free initial consultation.
Causes of trip-and-fall accidents
- Objects on the sidewalk
- Objects left on the floor of store aisles
- Potholes and breaks in pavement or flooring
- Wet and slick surfaces in stores and restaurants
- Raised and ragged carpeting
- Poor lighting that makes it impossible to see a hazard on the walkway
- Abrupt and unmarked changes in the level of the floor or sidewalk
How an attorney can help after a slip-and-fall injury
In order to prevail, the injured person must prove that the property owner or tenant had the responsibility for the condition of the property, knew of defects, and did nothing to deal with the problems that resulted in the injury. Our lawyers are skilled practitioners of premises liability law. We know how to develop cases that provide all the required information. We consult with investigators, interview witnesses, and review medical records to build a strong case after a slip/trip-and-fall injury.
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Contact a premises liability lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area
If you have suffered a slip-or-trip-and-fall injury, contact a Contra Costa County personal injury lawyer right away. Call CMS&C in Walnut Creek, California, at 800-496-9152 for a free initial consultation.
