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California Slip and Fall Lawyers
Bay Area – Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek
Property owners are legally required to maintain safe premises for their customers, visitors, members of the public and passersby. When they do not and injuries or death result from their negligence, the injured person may be able to claim compensation for their medical bills, lost wages and other costs of the accident.
Such accidents are often called slip and falls or trip and falls. Injuries can include brain injuries and multiple fractures. Victims of such accidents can suffer wrongful death. At the Walnut Creek, California, law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook (CMS&C), our lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for people suffering from slip and fall injuries.
If you have been injured in a slip/trip and fall accident, contact a knowledgeable lawyer to learn about your rights and options. At CMS&C, our lawyers have been helping injured people since 1979. We have the experience, knowledge and access to substantial resources to build a strong case for the compensation you deserve. Call 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation.
Causes of trip and fall accidents
Slip/trip and fall injuries can occur in many situations, including:
- Objects on the sidewalk or on the floors 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 prevents seeing a hazard on the walkway
- Abrupt and unmarked changes in the level of the floor or sidewalk
How a lawyer 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.
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 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation.
