Slip And Fall Legal Questions

Feel free to call for a free consultation   I have had many cases against Disney World here in Florida. What did you slip on?  Did you take any photos of the substance that you slipped on? Do you have any eyewitnesses? What were your injuries? My law partner is licensed in California. We give free consultations.    Stve... Read More

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 More

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 More

Yes- you can sue your landlord, assuming you didn't agree in writing to assume responsiiblity for maintenance and repair of the stairs in question.  Your landlord is strictly liable for maintenance and upkeep of the premises, and had notice of the condition, and therefore an opportunity to repair, and failed to do so.  Unless for some reason your landlord tried to make repairs and you actively prevented the same (you don't say whether the stairs are indoors or outdoors) by failing to give access to make the repairs, which is your obligation, you can and should take legal action for money damages for pain and suffering for your injury and any lost wages.  ... Read More

Yiou might have a claim if your doctor says that the falls at work caused the stenosis of the spinal cord. You might also have a statute of limitations problem because you have to file a claim within one year of the last fall that was a contributing factor in causing the stenosis of the spinal cord.... Read More

If u are an independent contractor, then u would not be covered by the workers compensation rules, but you still may be able to sue the person who hired you if he or she was negligent in some way. It would depend on why you fell off the ladder. Was the ladder old and worn out? If so the homeowner may be liable. Call to discuss as more facts are needed ... Read More

It certainly sounds like you may have a good claim, but like you said, it will depend on the extent of your injuries and medical bills. You should reach out to an attorney, the sooner the better. A good personal injury attorney can not only evaluate your case, but can help you in recommending the best treatment options, as well as compensation for your injuries and other damages. While any attorney in Florida can theoretically handle your case, a local personal injury attorney usually has connections and recommendations for local doctors and other treatment. Almost all do this at no cost to you unless they recover for you. You can contact most attorneys on this site by clicking their profile which will usually give you a phone number and website.... Read More

You don't say whether your wife has an injury. If she wasn't injured, there's no case. If she was injured, depending on the severity of the injury and the exact circumstances leading to her fall, you might have an action against the bank if you can prove there was some negligence on the bank's part that caused your wife's injury. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury action is three years from the date of injury ... Read More

I wrote a blog at our web site on this issue under personal injury issues in March of this year, as I recall. Waivers or disclaimers are largely disfavored in Wisconsin and even where patrons sign them, they are largely not upheld by the courts. Depending on where and what the recreational activity might be, you may possibly fall under Wisconsin’s so called “recreational immunity statute.”... Read More

I will try to give you some basic advice, but it is not easy to cover everything in a short reply. For that reason, if you feel the incident was caused in part or whole by the store, I strongly recommend you at least consult with a qualified and experienced attorney in your area. When choosing a lawyer to consult with, be careful. Just because someone has a flashy TV add, does not mean they are good lawyers.  For the general advice: It is important that you document what happened. Take pictures, write down who you spoke with at the store and exactly what happened so you don’t forget. Be careful about giving any statements to a representative of the store, or their insurance company. There is nothing to be gained by giving them a statement, since most companies will act like they want to help you, but they will ultimatly deny responsibility ( they may offer you some small money to go away). Be careful. Next, you should get medical care/evaluation of your injuries.  It is critically important that you document all your injuries and symptoms. That does not mean to make up or exaggerate, but you need to be specific. For example if you have back pain that seems to be radiating down a leg, do not just write down "Back pain". You need to say I have back pain that is going down my leg.  Same for other parts of your body and you need to document symptoms that you are having, even if you are not experiencing it at the moment of your visit (some symptoms come on, based on activities).  If you do not want to involve a lawyer, at a minimum send them a fax (with fax receipt confirmation) and/or certified letter demanding they preserve any videos and still photography of you and the area of your fall, for a few hours bf and after the incident.  Again, these are just a few things that an experienced lawyer in your area will be able to better help you with when they understand the facts in greater detail.... Read More