California Premises Liability Attorneys
Sacramento Slip And Fall Lawyers
A
premises liability action, most commonly known as "slip and fall" is a
claim brought against a negligent property owner. Most slip and fall
accidents happen in commercial locations, such as grocery stores, gas
stations, office buildings, etc., but can also occur on private
property.
Example:
- You
are shopping at your local grocery store and sustain an injury
resulting from a "foreign substance" that was left on the floor.
- You
are invited to a residence and sustain an injury resulting from a
broken stair. Slip and fall claims can be tricky because you must show
that the owners' negligence caused the injury. In order to prove
negligence, it must be determined that the owner knew that there was a
dangerous condition or, by the nature of his operation, should have
known.
Although thankfully not as common,
you may also have a claim against a property owner for any injury you
sustain as a result of his failure to provide adequate security on the
premises.
Property owners generally have the
responsibility of anticipating hazards and should be responsible for
maintaining their premises in a safe condition, but, all too often,
they clean up or fix the danger after you are injured, thus removing
the "evidence".
It is extremely important that you document your accident right away.
- Never leave the premises without first insisting that the owner/manager complete an accident report. Make sure you get a copy.
- If at all possible, take pictures of the hazard that caused the injury.
- Gather
as many witnesses as you can and ask them for their name and phone
number to be contacted by your attorney at a later date.
- Even if you think your injuries are minor, seek medical attention immediately and report any discomfort to medical personnel.
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