Hollister Slip and Fall Lawyers

Common Slip & Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents can cause devastating injuries. The older you are, the more serious these injuries can be. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that one out of five falls results in serious injuries, such as a head injury or broken bone.

These CDC statistics show that around three million older people seek treatment in emergency rooms every year for injuries related to a fall. Of those, over 800,000 people require hospitalization. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling. And falls account for the most traumatic brain injuries.

Other possible injuries include internal bleeding and organ damage, fractured or broken bones, different types of head injuries, puncture wounds, and more.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slips and falls can happen literally anywhere—parking lots, sidewalks, neighbors’ houses, grocery stores, restaurants, malls, escalators, theme parks, etc. Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

• Wet floors;
• Other hazards or debris on floors;
• Uneven flooring or loose carpeting;
• Broken stair or railing;
• Uneven sidewalks;
• Loose rugs or mats;
• Rain or snow; or
• Unsafe ladders.

It’s not unheard of to have multiple factors contribute to a trip & fall accident either. Perhaps the entryway was slippery due to rain, and an already loose rug came out underneath you, causing you to fall.

Who Is Responsible in a Premises Liability Case?

Slip and fall accidents fall under the general practice area of premises liability. Premises liability is a doctrine that states that an owner, occupant, or lessor of a property has a duty to keep their premises safe for people they invite onto their property. So if you slip and fall on someone else’s property because they failed to keep it safe, you may be able to sue for compensation.

To bring a successful claim, you must show there was a hazardous condition, and the defendants did not rectify nor warn you of the hazard. However, it must be a condition that the defendants knew or should have known existed. Consider a situation where someone spilled water on the floor at the grocery store. If the water was there for two hours, the store should’ve known and cleaned it up by then. But what happens if someone only spilled water two minutes before you fell? The store would not likely be responsible if they didn’t have time to discover or rectify the danger.

But proving liability is often complicated, which is why you need our skilled Hollister trip & fall lawyers representing you. It doesn’t matter how serious your injuries are—if you cannot prove the defendants are responsible for causing them, you won’t be able to collect any compensation.

Why Do You Need to Hire a Hollister Slip and Fall Attorney?

Because injuries are often severe in slip and fall accidents, you need someone who has the skills and experience necessary to help you pursue the maximum compensation. We will start by conducting an independent investigation when you hire our Hollister slip & fall attorneys. We want to preserve all of the evidence and ensure we have all the proper documentation needed to prevail.

Another benefit to hiring an attorney is that your attorney will communicate with the defendant’s insurance company and handle all settlement negotiations. This way, the insurance adjuster cannot get away with making you a lowball offer. Should the defendants refuse to engage in meaningful settlement talks, we will proceed to file a lawsuit on your behalf.

Contact Silva Injury Law

Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed after a slip and fall accident by pursuing a premises liability claim independently. Let our team of experts assist you to hold the property owner accountable. Let us put our years of experience to work so you can concentrate on healing from your injuries.

Contact Silva Injury Law, Inc. today to schedule a consultation. Let us review your case and advise you on the best course of legal action after a slip and fall injury.

Our experienced attorneys also handle other types of injury cases, including:

• Auto Vehicle Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Dog Attack
• Wrongful Death Claim
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Sexual Assault
• Motorbike Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Distracted Driving Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse