Slip & Fall Accidents

California Slip and Fall Attorneys

Fighting for Slip and Fall Victims in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Koreatown, and San Diego

Slip and fall accidents can occur for a variety of reasons but are often associated with dangerous property conditions like wet floors, poor lighting, and uneven walking surfaces. Slips and falls can happen anywhere from a grocery store to a shopping mall, and many people – especially those who are over the age of 65 – sustain serious injuries in these accidents.

Slip and fall accident victims who were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence may be entitled to compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. At Carpenter & Zuckerman, our dedicated California slip and fall lawyers have represented personal injury victims for over 25 years and have consistently fought to obtain the maximum compensation possible in each case. Our case results speak for themselves: Our firm has recovered over $2 billion in settlements and verdicts since its founding.

If you were recently injured in a slip and fall, schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your legal options with our team today. Call (888) 484-2033 or contact us online to get started. Se habla español.

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Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents tend to be more dangerous than many people realize. If a victim strikes a sharp surface while falling or lands the wrong way, they can potentially sustain catastrophic injuries.

Some of the most common injuries in slip and fall cases include:

Brain injuries. Many people hit their heads on the ground or other objects during a slip and fall accident. Some slip and fall victims may only suffer from a mild concussion as a result of the accident, while others may develop a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.
Hip fractures. When a person slips, they may land with significant force on one side of their body, directly impacting the hip area. This impact can cause a fracture in the hip bone, especially if the fall is on a hard surface. Hip fractures are notorious for leading to severe pain, mobility issues, and a lengthy recovery period. They often require surgery and extensive physical therapy to regain full function.
Shoulder injuries. A slip and fall accident can cause shoulder dislocation. It’s also possible to injure the brachial plexus cluster of nerves that is located near the shoulder. If you injure these nerves, you may experience lingering pain in your arm, shoulder, and hand for quite some time after the accident.
Spinal cord injuries. When a person slips and falls, the sudden and unexpected impact can force the spine into unnatural positions, causing the vertebrae to compress or the soft tissues supporting the spine to stretch beyond their capacity. This not only results in immediate pain and discomfort but can also lead to long-term health issues such as chronic back pain or decreased mobility.
Sprains. Slip and fall accidents typically happen without warning. Victims often do not have enough time to assume a defensive posture to protect their bodies from injury before hitting the ground. As a result, sprained ankles and wrists are common injuries sustained during slip and fall incidents.

Do not wait to seek a full medical evaluation after a slip and fall accident, even if you feel like you were not seriously hurt. Some injuries may not be apparent at first, and you need to connect the harm you sustained to the incident.

Determining Liability for Your Slip and Fall Accident

Many people assume that property owners are automatically held liable for slip and fall accidents, but that is not the case. While it’s true that property owners are responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their properties, there are several elements that must be proven to establish liability.

To hold a property owner liable for your slip and fall injuries, you must be able to demonstrate:

The defendant owned, controlled, or leased the property at the time of the accident
The defendant was negligent in maintaining safe conditions on the property or was using the property improperly
You were harmed while on the property
The defendant’s negligence caused the harm you sustained

Out of these four elements, proving that the property owner acted negligently is often the most difficult. Our California slip and fall attorneys understand how to establish negligence and can advise whether you have a strong case.

To prove negligence, you must be able to show that one of the following occurred:

The property owner (or one of their employees) created the hazardous condition
The property owner (or one of their employees) knew about the hazardous condition but did not make an effort to reasonably address it
The property owner (or one of their employees) should have known about the hazardous condition because a “reasonable” property owner would have known about it

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We Handle Complex Slip and Fall Cases

Not all slip and fall cases are straightforward. Depending on the circumstances, recovering compensation may require going up against a large corporate entity, their insurance company, or even a government entity. Fortunately, our team at Carpenter & Zuckerman is prepared to handle complicated slip and fall cases.

Our California slip and fall attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Call (888) 484-2033 or contact us online today!

Our California slip and fall lawyers can assist you with many types of complex claims, including (but not limited to) those involving:

Stores. Stores have a duty to their customers to maintain a safe shopping environment. Examples of negligence in these types of environments include not promptly cleaning up spills, addressing uneven surfaces, or picking up tripping hazards in store aisles. Massive retailers like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot as well as small, local supermarkets will likely attempt to deny responsibility for your injuries, even if they were at fault. It frequently takes resources and experience to fight multi-billion-dollar companies, whether it’s an insurance company or a large retailer. If you suffered a slip and fall due to a store’s negligence, we can help.
Apartment buildings. When buildings and structures have gone years or decades without renovation, slips and falls that result in injury due to negligence can easily occur. Apartment buildings are no exception to this – many landlords will not adequately maintain their properties, resulting in injuries and accidents that could have otherwise been avoided. Apartment injuries can happen in stairwells, kitchens, basements, laundry rooms, complex gyms, and other facilities. When a property owner is responsible for a tenant being injured while on their property, these building owners and companies will often attempt to deny any responsibility. As with other types of injury cases, getting compensation for an injury that was sustained in an apartment building will not simply be given – it must be demanded.
Sidewalks. Slip and fall injuries on sidewalks can frequently stem from negligence if property owners or municipal authorities fail to maintain these walkways adequately. Uneven surfaces, cracks, potholes, or accumulated ice and snow are all examples of unsafe property hazards that can cause these accidents. The property owner or governing body must ensure sidewalks in their control are kept in a safe condition, free from obstructions or defects that could foreseeably lead to accidents. If you suffered slip and fall injuries due to an unsafe sidewalk controlled by a local municipality, you should get legal advice as quickly as possible, as you have very limited time to take legal action against a government entity.

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