Slip and Fall

If an individual is injured or is killed as a result of a dangerous condition in somebody's home or premises, one can recover damages against the property owner as a result of the dangerous condition. Although, individuals have a duty to watch where they are walking, it is the responsibility of the property owner to keep her or his property safe.

Slip and fall accidents is only one type of fall down accidents, as there are four types of fall accidents:

Following a slip and fall accident, a report should be completed noting:

In addition, a set of photos depicting where the accident occurred should be taken. Further, if you get injured, you should have your injuries examined by a medical care provider as soon as possible.

At California Attorney Group, we have experience in representing individuals hurt in slip and fall injuries. Nevertheless, we are well aware that many people slip on a sidewalk, get up and brush themselves off, and think nothing further about it. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident or trip and fall accident, you need to obtain expert legal representation.

The possessor of land and/or a building is ordinarily the person responsible for injuries or death caused on the land or building. However, a company or individual that carries on an activity on the premises on behalf of the possessor will also be responsible. Thus, a janitorial firm or security firm will be held responsible for an injury or death caused by the negligence of one of its employees working in a building.

Many so-called minor accidents can result in major problems if the resulting injury is ignored and left untreated. For example, many victims of minor car crashes leave the scene of the accident without obtaining medical assistance because they feel "fine." In reality, they may have serious injuries, but the symptoms may not show up until much later. By the time the injury manifests itself in actual physical symptoms, it may be too late to take effective medical action, thus resulting in possible permanent injuries.

Falls occur on private property, commercial property or public property. A commercial property owner is normally responsible for dangerous conditions that he knew or should have known about in enough time to warn you or repair the condition. Landlords generally have the duty of commercial landowners. They must inspect, repair, and maintain all parts of the property that are under their control. A landlord may be liable for injuries to a tenant or guest caused by dangerous conditions that were discoverable through a reasonable inspection. If you are injured on public property you must file a tort claim notice with the government entity responsible for the property. If you are injured on public property you must file a tort claim notice with the government entity responsible for the property within 6 month of the date of the incident, or your claim could be forever barred.

Nursing Home Negligence / Elder Abuse— Every day, elderly and mentally impaired residents of nursing homes suffer from abuse at nursing facilities, retirement homes, and convalescent facilities. Nursing homes constantly fail to to undertake the duty of care for the elderly person and to use reasonable care to provide the elder’s medical and mental health care. The families and friends of the victims suffer as well when their loved ones are injured and abused in poorly run nursing home and other assisted living facilities across the country. At California Attorney Group, we represent seniors who have suffered elder abuse at the hands of a nursing home, retirement home, convalescent facility.

Incidents of elder abuse have been rising steadily during the past few decades. We are dedicated to providing victims and their families with the information and resources they need to help protect against abuse, neglect, and mistreatment suffered at the hands of nursing homes and their staff. Our firm believes that it is reasonable to expect that our loved ones will be properly treated and cared for. Elder abuse is a broad legal term encompassing a number of different kinds of abuse from nursing home neglect or abandonment to physical abuse or psychological abuse on the pat of the retirement facility’s employees, and may also include elder financial abuse. We represent people who have been injured by nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in cases involving.

Family and friends should be alert to bed sores or rashes, weight loss and other symptoms of malnourishment and dehydration. Inquiries should be made regarding smell, or other evidence of urine or feces, adequate clothing and whether the elder is being offered proper medical treatment. At California Attorney Group strive to protect those who are not able to protect themselves. We are keenly aware of the sensitive nature of these types of cases and strive to provide the best possible representation in a dignified, cost-effective, and professional manner.

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