Northern California Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers
Premises liability is an area of personal injury where a person is injured while on another party's property. A premises liability injury is caused by the negligent management or control of the premises by the property owner or operator, and may occur in a variety of locations, including a residence, school, shopping mall, or grocery store. In the state of California the owner or operator of a property is legally responsible for the safety of others while on the property. This includes residents, visitors, employees, and other individuals on the property.
A slip and fall, or trip and fall accident, is the most common type of premises liability injury. In this instance the injured person slips or trips on an unsafe surface that should have been properly maintained by the defendant. Slippery floors, broken stairs, uneven sidewalks and poorly lit walkways are all examples of potential hazards. A premises liability accident may result in serious injuries for the victim, such as:
- Fractured bones
- Head injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Bruising
- Concussion
The medical expenses associated with premises liability injuries may be very significant. With the representation of an experienced premises liability lawyer you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries.
The San Jose personal injury lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates recovered $465,000 for a 37 year old woman who suffered from multiple herniated disks due to a slip-and-fall accident caused by an accumulation of printing ink on the stairs.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a premises liability accident in Northern California, please contact a California Premises Liability attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates at (877) 862-6288.
