Elk Grove Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

When you’re invited onto someone’s property, they have a duty of care to make sure that you’re not harmed by taking care of it. If you slip and fall in a grocery store, a sidewalk, or even someone’s home, you may have the right to claim compensation for your accident.

If you’ve fallen down and got hurt because of someone’s negligent property management, speak with our Elk Grove personal injury lawyers. Our team will help you get back on your feet and get you the compensation you need after your accident through a premises liability claim.

Responsibility for Slip and Fall Accidents

When someone owns property and invites people onto it, they assume responsibility for the wellbeing of their guests. They must make sure that their property doesn’t cause harm to the guest, or if there is a hazard that can’t be removed, they must warn the guest of the hazard.

The yellow buckets and signs that say “wet floor” you see in businesses everywhere are a perfect example. A dirty floor is a hazard, so it must be cleaned. While it’s wet, it’s dangerous. The signs tell others that there is a danger and they must take care.

If you slip and fall on someone’s property and get hurt, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim against the property owner. It doesn’t matter if it’s a business or someone’s home. Our slip and fall accident lawyers in Elk Grove will tell you if you have a claim and how to proceed.

Does The Hazard Matter?

Slip and fall injuries can happen in a variety of situations. You will want to work with an attorney who has experience in representing people that have fallen victim to similar hazards, or else has experience in premises liability law. Triumph Law has experience with slip and fall accidents caused by:

• Slippery surfaces
• Stair problems (loose, uneven)
• Loose floorboards
• Damaged or missing handrails
• Cracked concrete
• Poor lighting
• Obstacles in the walking path
• Failure to warn guests about a hazard

If you’ve been injured in any of these cases or in something similar, a lawyer from Triumph Law can help you hold the property owner liable for your damages. They will investigate what happened, gather evidence to build a claim and prove liability, and demand the level of compensation you deserve after your accident.

How Much Compensation Could I Receive?

Your compensation amount will depend on the facts of the case, how your injury has affected your life, and many other factors. Our Elk Grove slip and fall accident lawyers will seek evidence to prove the value of all damages you’re entitled to receive.

First, we will seek to recover all financial damages you’ve suffered because of your injury, or will suffer in the future. All medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident can become part of your claim, including lost potential income and future medical care.

We will also seek non-economic damages like pain and suffering. These are harder to prove, but often become the majority of a claim’s amount. Our team will negotiate with the insurance company for a fair amount for these damages. If they won’t listen, we’ll take the insurer to court.

How Could My Case Get Denied?

When you come in for a consultation, one thing we’ll look for is if the facts of the case may disqualify you from a lawsuit. Not all slip and fall accidents happen because of negligence. Here are some ways your case could get denied:

• Trespassing or committing another criminal act on the property at the time of the fall
• Acting irresponsibly and putting yourself in danger (e.g., horseplay)
• Ignoring warning signs posted by the owner about dangers
• Breaching the statute of limitations before you bring your case forward

Any of these situations will make it much more difficult to get payment for your injuries. Some will make it impossible. We encourage anyone who is a victim of a slip and fall accident to call us as soon as they can after they’ve fallen.

By acting quickly, we can preserve evidence that may help your claim before it disappears. It also gives us enough time to build your case and negotiate before we’re forced to start a lawsuit because of the statute of limitations. Under California law, most slip and fall cases have a two-year statute of limitations.

How Can I Protect My Claim?

There are steps you can take to protect your interests after a slip and fall accident. If you’re reading this, it may be too late to do some of these. However, the more you can do, the better your chances of success will be.

• Take photos and videos of the slip scene, your injuries, and the hazard
• If there were witnesses, ask them if they saw what happened. If so, get their contact information. Do not talk with them about what happened.
• Notify a manager on duty, or the property owner, about what happened.
• Contact the police to give a statement.
• Get medical attention as soon as possible, even if you feel fine. Ideally, get an exam within 24 hours.
• Follow all instructions your doctor gives you, including bed rest and medication instructions.
• Post nothing about what happened on social media
• .Call Triumph Law to speak with an Elk Grove slip and fall accident lawyer for further advice. Bring any evidence you have with you.

Call Triumph Law for a Free Consultation

A fall can leave you with more injuries than you think, especially if you’re older. We know the challenges fall victims face, and we have a long track record of successful claims in slip and fall accidents. Let us put our expertise to work for you.

Get your case started by calling our offices for a free consultation. There is no obligation to use our services. We will listen to your story and explain your legal options and how we can help you get a fair settlement. Our team will fight hard to get you the full value of your claim, including taking your case to court if the insurers will not listen. We won’t back down from the challenge.