There are thousands of properties in Irvine, including retail stores, offices, warehouses, hotels, apartments, and single family homes. In spite of the wide variety of different types of properties, those who own or manage them all have the same responsibility to ensure that the property is free of hazards that can cause injuries to guests. One of the most common types of accidents to occur when a property owner or manager fails to address dangerous property features is a slip and fall accident, which occurs when an individual slips or trips and falls as a result of hazards such as torn flooring material, cluttered walkways, cracked pavement, and poor lighting.
In spite of the common belief that slip and fall accidents are minor or even frivolous claims, this type of accident can result in extremely serious injuries, including catastrophic injuries such as those involving the brain or spinal cord that will likely impair the sufferer's ability to earn an income or live life as they did before the incident. If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident, you can seek compensation for both the expenses and the quality-of-life impacts of the injury through California's personal injury claims process. An experienced Irvine slip and fall accident lawyer is an important part of this process.
REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATIONBeing injured is costly, both in the amount of expenses incurred through the medical treatment of the injury and the amount of wages lost while the injured party recovers, as well as in terms of pain, emotions, and trauma that a serious injury can create. The personal injury claims process seems simple at first blush: file a claim against the property owner’s relevant insurance policy, and if they don’t pay the claim in full or engage the claimant in a settlement agreement, then sue them. While these are the bones of the process, there is so much more involved, including:
One of the biggest fears that leads people to attempt to pursue compensation on their own is the fear that they can’t afford to pay for a quality slip and fall accident attorney. However, the contingent fee billing method used by slip and fall accident lawyers makes it possible to obtain an award-winning attorney with a highly professional team, regardless of your financial status. If no compensation is received, you do not have to pay for the work your attorney did on the case. However, if there is compensation for your claim, your slip and fall accident attorney will be paid through a percentage of that compensation at the conclusion of your claim.
The ability to prove that the property owner or manager was responsible for the hazard that caused the claimant’s slip and fall accident is a cornerstone to having a successful claim. The elements that show liability in a California slip and fall claim include:
In addition to proving that the property owner or manager was liable for the accident, Irvine slip and fall claimants must also show documentation that justifies the amount of compensation they’re seeking. Compensation can be sought for expenses such as medical bills, wage loss, and lost earning capacity if the injury results in a permanent impairment of the claimant’s ability to earn an income. The claimant can also seek compensation for the impacts of the accident such as physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of the enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
The experienced Irvine slip and fall accident lawyers at Kash Legal understand that slip and fall accidents are far from frivolous, and that the serious injuries incurred in this type of accident can result in life-long impacts for the sufferer. Our award-winning legal team has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, and we’re willing to fight for the maximum level of compensation available for the claim, whether that means aggressively advocating for our client during settlement negotiations, or fighting for their right to compensation in a courtroom.
Let us help you explore your legal options for obtaining compensation for the expenses and impacts of your injury. For your free case evaluation, contact us online or by calling (888) 527-4128.
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