California Slip And Fall Legal Questions

If this happened on her employers property and it occurred during her work hours, it would most likely be covered by Worker's Compensation. If the property that she injured herself on was owned or managed by a third-party and through the negligence of that third party then she would have a third-party claim. This would be in addition to the workers comp Claim. Discuss this with an attorney in your jurisdiction for specific advice.... Read Answer

In a personal injury case on someone else's property, liability hinges on premises liability principles. Factors include the owner's duty of care, knowledge of hazards, foreseeability of harm, causation, warnings, and compliance with regulations. The specifics vary by jurisdiction, and legal advice based on the case details is recommended.... Read Answer

Unrepresented parties are not taken seriously by insurance companies. Additionally, there's a subrogation lien on your settlement proceeds by any medical provider the treats you arising out of these injuries. Those liens need to be paid. Did you suffer any injuries? Did you Seek medical attention?... Read Answer

Hello Victoria, yes you may have a case for your mother. What you should do immediately is to go and take pictures many pictures from different angles at the very specific location where mom fell. Retain counsel on contingency fee, which means you don't pay anything unless mom wins the case.... Read Answer

If your father's death resulted from the negligence of a third-party, then you can bring a lawsuit against that third-party and collect damages for your losses. There is a statute of limitations that applies to these cases so you should take immediate steps to retain counsel. Some counsel take these cases on contingency fee, which means that you do not pay anything unless there is a successful recovery.... Read Answer

I assume this happened in California, correct? Did u take any pictures that may explain how the ship was negligent? If not, is it  still possible to do that? Why was the railing (that you say lacked grip support), slippery? was it due to rain? That may be the nail that you hang your hat on here so to speak..If other patrons had similar problems and they failed to ameliorate the dangerous condition, they may be liable, and lastly, what injuries did u suffer? If you suffered only bumps and bruises it may not be worth an attorneys time..   Steve... Read Answer

Hi Jeff, Our office has handled a number of similar cases, including cases against LA County.  If you have a claim against a public entity you are working under an expedited timeline so it is important that you connect with an attorney relatively quickly.  Happy to help, but if you do not contact our firm you should contact another firm in the short term. Thanks,Jon... Read Answer

Hi Sandra, Our office has handled a number of these cases.  Assuming that the sidewalk is owned by a public entity (city, county, etc.) the timeline to file a claim is expedited so it would be wise to proceed quickly.  I am happy to discuss with you, but in any event if not me you should reach out to a lawyer in the short term to make sure you protect your claim. Thanks,Jon... Read Answer

If you potentially have a claim against the city, and it sounds like you may, you need to file a claim with them to preserve your right to file a lawsuit. That typically must be done within 6 months of the incident. Have you pulled title records to see who currently owns the property? Has your son had medical treatment?... Read Answer

I assume your topic area of "slip and fall" was chosen because you are afraid someone could slip and fall in the future on the road at issue?  *For future reference, a "slip and fall" is usually a type of case that personal injury attorneys handle (for example when someone falls on a slippery floor in a grocery store and sustains an injury). To answer your question:  Many times, a strongly worded demand letter with applicable citations to the law and legal responsibilities will cause some movement with the HOA board.  However, it depends on many factors likes (a) who is on the Board and are they truly working in the interests of the community, (b) where on the property is the needed repair, and/or (c) whether there is a more fundamental issue going on here where the Board is breaching their duty to the community members or worse...actively misappropriating funds of the HOA for their own personal gain or use.     In any case, the first step is to be sure you document your issue (IN WRITING) to the Board and all interested parties.  Review your CC&Rs and bylaws to be sure what you are asking the Board to fix is within the lines of their responsibilities and obligations.  Lastly, if this is an issue that is on the list of "to do" by the Board (including many other issues), in a world of finite resources, it may be something you need to vote to approve.  If this last point is applicable, you would do best to recruit your fellow community members and force the Board to vote and/or take action due to the overwhelming demand of the community.... Read Answer

What dangerous condition of the grocery store caused you to fall?  An owner of the store has a duty to keep the premises in a safe condition.  You would have to prove that the fall was caused by a dangerous condition (such as a substance of the floor) and that the owner new or should have known of that condition.  The latter is proved by lack of inspection procedures.  What caused you to fall?... Read Answer

Hi, You should not give the insurance company a statement or sign anything without first consulting with an attorney. Insurance companies often will give really low ball offers and try to get injured parties to sign releases to limit their liability. It may be that after speaking with an attorney you decide that you want to handle your matter on your own, but at least you will have had someone evaluate your case who has a clear understanding of how the process works and what the value of your matter is. Thanks,Jon... Read Answer