When a property owner fails to keep their premises safe and this results in someone getting injured, the owner can be held liable for the accident. By law, property owners must ensure their premises are safe for anyone who may be visiting or passing by.
At Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, our Walnut Creek slip and fall lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for victims of fall-related accidents resulting in severe or life-changing injuries. If you have been seriously injured, contact us to learn about your rights and options. We have been helping slip, trip, and fall injury victims since 1979.
Since our founding, we’ve won millions on behalf of our clients. Call (925) 275-5592 to learn more about your legal options! We offer free case evaluations.
common Slip & Fall Injuries
COMMON SLIP & FALL INJURIES
Accidents related to unsafe premises usually fall under the category of “slip-and-falls” or “trip-and-falls.”
Common injuries in fall-related accidents include:
- Broken bones
- Neck injuries
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
Victims of slip and fall accidents may pursue compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. If the accident resulted in the victim’s death, family members can pursue compensation with a wrongful death claim.
causes Of Slip And Fall Accidents
CAUSES OF SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
Every slip and fall accident is different, from causes to injuries, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to these cases. Our Walnut Creek slip and fall attorneys take each case on an individual basis. We devote the time and resources to your case that are necessary to obtain the maximum compensation.
The causes of slips and falls can include:
- Potholes and breaks in pavement or flooring
- Unmarked changes in the level of the floor or sidewalk
- Objects on the sidewalk
- Defectively designed staircases
- Objects left on the floor of store aisles
- 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
proving Liability In Slip And Fall Cases
PROVING LIABILITY IN SLIP AND FALL CASES
To have a successful slip and fall claim, you must prove that the property owner or their employees knew or should have known about the unsafe conditions that caused the incident, and failed to properly warn individuals about the hazard.
trip & Fall Accident Cases
TRIP & FALL ACCIDENT CASES
Trip and fall accidents are typically caused by a permanent or semi-permanent hazard. For example, many trip and fall accident cases involve individuals who tripped on cracks in the asphalt or concrete of public sidewalks and parking lots. These conditions often develop over time and there is ample notice to the premises owner about the hazard.
We know how to prove that a property owner was negligent for permanent or semi-permanent hazards. If you did not photograph the hazard that caused you to trip already, we will investigate and photograph the accident site. Assuming the hazard is still there, doing so will support your claim and drive it to success by proving that the property owner has done little, if anything, to address the hazard.
Decades of Collective Experience at Work for You
CONTACT A WALNUT CREEK SLIP AND FALL LAWYER FOR A FREE CONSULT!
The slip-and-fall lawyers at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook are experienced legal advocates. Our process involves consulting with skilled investigators, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing medical records to obtain the evidence we need to win your case. Over the years, our firm has won millions on behalf of our clients.
Trust our Walnut Creek injury attorneys to put their decades of collective experience to work for you. We will work to hold the responsible party accountable, protect your rights, and secure your future. Contact us today to get started.
