Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
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Slip and fall accidents can leave you facing serious injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. At Novian & Novian, our experienced slip and fall accident lawyers know how to hold negligent property owners accountable and secure maximum compensation for you.
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What Causes Slip-and-Fall Accidents?
A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. It could be in parking lots, office buildings, retail stores, or even on someone else’s property. These fall incidents often occur because a property owner fails to maintain safe conditions or take reasonable steps to fix a dangerous condition. When that happens, a slip and fall accident lawyer can help fall victims seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
Common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
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Wet or Slippery Floors: Spills, leaks, or recently mopped floors without warning signs can quickly lead to serious injuries.
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Uneven Surfaces: Cracked sidewalks, potholes, or torn carpets can cause a fall accident and result in fall injuries or even permanent disability.
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Poor Lighting: Dim areas make it difficult to see hazards, increasing the risk of a slip and fall case.
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Clutter and Obstacles: Boxes, cords, and other items left in walkways often cause fall incidents in both homes and workplaces.
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Weather Conditions: Ice, rain, or snow create outdoor hazards that a property owner must address to avoid liability.
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Neglected Maintenance: Broken stairs, loose handrails, or worn flooring are common causes of a premises liability case.
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Unsafe Footwear or Flooring Materials: Slippery surfaces and shoes without traction make a fall accident case more likely.
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Crowded Areas: Overcrowded pathways or blocked exits can lead to falls, leaving victims hurt and unable to work.
How to Prove Liability in a Slip and Fall Case?
Winning a slip and fall case requires proving that the property owner or at-fault party was responsible for the fall accident and your resulting injuries. At Novian & Novian, our experienced slip and fall accident lawyers know exactly how to build a strong premises liability case so you can seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Key elements of liability are:
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Duty of Care: Property owners must maintain a safe environment for visitors and take reasonable steps to prevent a dangerous condition, whether in parking lots, office buildings, or on someone else’s property.
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Breach of Duty: When a property owner fails to repair hazards, remove obstacles, or warn visitors, it’s considered negligence. This breach is often the foundation of a fall accident case or personal injury lawsuit.
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Causation: Your fall accident lawyer must prove the hazard directly caused your slip and fall incident and that the owner knew or should have known about it.
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Damages: You must show that the fall incident resulted in measurable harm such as medical treatment, medical care, lost earning capacity, or permanent disability. Our fall lawyers also pursue compensation for emotional distress, pain, and reduced quality of life.
How Our Lawyer Can Help With Slip and Fall Cases
When a slip and fall accident leaves you injured, overwhelmed by medical bills, and unsure of your next steps, the experienced team at our law firm is here to protect your best interests. We understand how devastating serious injuries, permanent disability, and lost earning capacity can be for both you and your family member, and we are committed to pursuing the reasonable amount you deserve.
Here’s how we help:
We Investigate Your Case
Our legal team will carefully investigate your slip and fall case to determine exactly what happened and who the at-fault party is. We visit the fall incident location to document any dangerous condition, ensuring that if the property owner fails to maintain safe premises or take reasonable steps to correct hazards, they are held accountable. We also collect photographs, gather physical evidence, and speak to witnesses, building a clear record to support your personal injury claim and strengthen your chances of a fair settlement.
We Review Your Medical Records
To prove the extent of your fall injuries, we ensure all medical treatment and medical care is properly documented. Our fall lawyers work closely with medical experts when necessary, especially in cases involving serious injuries or permanent disability. We also account for ongoing and future healthcare needs in your personal injury lawsuit, so you can recover the full compensation required for your recovery and future stability.
We Develop a Strong Legal Strategy
Every fall accident case is unique, and we analyze yours from every angle to create the best possible plan. Whether the fall case is best handled through direct negotiation or as a premises liability case in court, we anticipate the defenses that insurance companies and opposing counsel might use. This ensures we remain prepared to counter their arguments and position your claim for success.
We Handle Negotiations with Insurance Companies
Dealing with insurance companies after a slip and fall incident can be intimidating and frustrating. We take over all communication so you don’t have to worry about an insurance claim being minimized or denied. Our fall accident lawyers fight for a fair settlement that reflects all your damages, including wages you’ve been unable to earn, medical costs, and the pain and suffering you have suffered as a result of the accident.
We Represent You in Court
We are fully prepared to take your case to trial if the opposing side refuses to offer a reasonable settlement. We handle all necessary legal filings, present compelling evidence, and advocate for you before a judge and jury. Our track record includes multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts in favor of our clients. We are relentless in holding the responsible parties accountable!
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Slip and Fall Case?
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, the law allows you to seek compensation for both your financial losses and the physical and emotional harm you have suffered. In every slip and fall case, our law firm works to hold the at-fault party accountable and maximize your recovery.
Medical expenses represent one of the most significant types of damages in a slip and fall accident case. These include hospital bills, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation costs, and any other medical treatment or medical care needed as a result of the dangerous condition that caused your injury. Often, your personal injury lawsuit takes into account your ongoing healthcare needs, ensuring you don’t have to bear future costs alone.
Injured workers may suffer from broken bones, head trauma, or debilitating back injuries. A qualified accident attorney can help ensure your work injury claim includes all necessary medical documentation and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.
If your injuries have temporarily prevented you from working, you may also receive compensation for lost wages. For more severe cases involving permanent disability or long-term impairments, we pursue damages for loss of earning capacity to ensure your future financial stability. These claims can be especially important when fall injuries impact your ability to maintain your career or provide for a family member.
Compensation for pain and suffering is another important part of a personal injury claim. This includes the physical discomfort, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life caused by the fall incident. In some cases, we also seek recovery for property damage, such as personal items broken during the accident.
If the property owner fails to take reasonable steps to correct hazards and their conduct rises to the level of gross negligence, we may also pursue punitive damages. These are designed to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior in the future.
Our Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers in California
Farid Novian
Farid Novian has over 30 years of experience representing a wide variety of clients in the California area.
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Farhad Novian
Farhad Novian has advised, counseled and represented California businesses and individuals in a broad range of transactions.
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FAQs About Slip and Fall Accidents
Here are answers to some of the most common questions fall victims ask when pursuing a personal injury claim:
How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim?
In California, you generally have two years from the date of the fall accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, but it’s best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Slip and Fall Lawyer?
Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and only owe fees if we win your fall accident case.
How Hard Is It to Win a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
Proving a slip and fall case can be challenging because you must show the property owner was responsible for a dangerous condition, but experienced fall lawyers know how to build strong evidence.
What Is the Average Payout for a Slip and Fall?
On average, settlements can range from $10,000 to over $50,000, with severe cases potentially exceeding these figures. The payouts depend on factors like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and whether you have a permanent disability.
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