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CALIFORNIA SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENT LAWYERS

A slip and fall can occur at work or in a public space. Common causes for slip and fall injuries include: liquid and food left on the floor; loose carpeting; uneven floors; uncovered cables and cords; broken furniture or equipment; and construction sites that have not been roped off or do not warn pedestrians of known hazards.

elements to a slip and fall claim

In order to prove a slip and fall claim, our attorneys will help you win your case by demonstrating the following:

1) DUTY - The first element in a slip and fall claim requires our attorneys to discover who owned, occupied, or controlled the premise where the slip and fall occurred. In other words, our attorneys will find out who is liable for your injuries. Although this may seem easy to do, it isn’t always as clear. This is due to the fact that no one would want to take liability for your injuries.

2) NOTICE - The second element is the most important. Our attorneys will need to prove that the person liable for your injuries (defendant), knew or should’ve known about the dangerous condition that caused you to slip and fall. The standard for whether a defendant knew or should’ve known about the dangerous condition, varies depending on the industry.

3) DANGEROUS CONDITION - The third element requires our attorneys to prove two things:

That the hazard that caused you to slip and fall was in fact dangerous, or that the defendant could’ve taken care of the dangerous condition, but failed to correct it; and
That you were using the premises as intended (Ex. you were at the grocery store to shop for groceries).

4) DAMAGES - The final element requires our attorneys to prove that you were actually injured, or suffered damages. Those injuries can either be “economic” or “non-economic” damages. Economic damages include damages that have a set monetary value to them such as medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and property damage. Non-economic damages are those which cannot be easily reduced to a sum certain. In other words, they are less concrete and do not have a set dollar amount. These damages include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, humiliation, and emotional anguish.