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Victims suffering from injuries due to a slip or trip and fall accident in the San Diego area due to the negligence of another, may deserve compensation. But you also need an experienced slip and fall attorney in San Diego to get you what your case is really worth.
Slip and fall injuries fall under the umbrella of premises liability, an area of law that concerns a property owner’s responsibilities and duties of care toward visitors and residents. Often, an individual is not responsible for their own injury – poorly maintained property, improperly cleared snow or ice, cracks and potholes, and other factors can be the responsibility of the property owner.
When people think of personal injury, they usually think of violent assaults or bloody car crashes. But did you know that a slip and fall injury can cause just as much damage?
The victim of a slip and fall injury in San Diego can suffer everything from minor scrapes and bruises to paralysis, broken bones, brain injury (see Brain Injury Lawyer), and even death (see Wrongful Death Attorney). The individual’s entire life, from ability to work to recreational opportunities to the ability to participate fully in married and family life, can be impacted. Though it can be difficult to ascertain who is responsible for the injury, often the individual is able to pursue monetary compensation in civil court. Damages for slip and fall injuries can help compensate the victim for disability, time missed from work, rehabilitation, and the often quite expensive medical bills that can accompany a slip and fall.
Unfortunately, slip and fall litigation can be quite complex and usually involves extensive investigation and documentation in order to determine liability. In order to have any chance of prevailing in such a case, a victim must carefully select a reliable and reputable San Diego slip and fall lawyer with experience in personal injury claims, a good track record of success on their clients’ behalf, and the resources it takes to fight and win in court.
Getting to trial may take 1-2 years or more.
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Here are 20 ways you can ruin your
chance of success in your case.
Steve and Holly are legends. I was hit on my motorcycle by someone on their phone and it affected me with serious life changing injuries. Their experience in the field of auto/motorcycle accidents showed and helped me get my life back. They’ll help you achieve the best possible result.
We are relentless in the pursuit of the maximum compensation for injuries sustained from slip and fall accidents in San Diego and are successful nearly 100% of the time in obtaining the maximum allowable compensation.
Don’t settle for a paltry token settlement or let your injuries go unvindicated. Call today for more information on filing your San Diego slip and fall lawsuit and your legal rights. Your consultation is free, confidential, and awaiting you today.
In addition, the longer you wait, the more you run the risk of sabotaging your case. With the insurance company trying hard to give you less than you deserve, you need to try hard to not give them anything they can use against you.
What follows are the common mistakes slip & fall accident victims make that can completely blow their case.
Slip and fall legal cases can be complex and stressful, and if you’re not careful, you can make things worse and greatly harm your chances of winning your case. Here we discuss 20 things you should avoid doing and thus increase your chances of a successful outcome and winning your case.
Remember to consult with an experienced slip and fall accident attorney like those here at the Elia Law Firm in San Diego to ensure your rights are protected.
Never admit fault in a slip and fall or any other kind of accident even if you think you’re at fault because subsequent investigation may find you only partially at fault or not at fault at all.
Report your slip and fall accident to the landlord, store manager, homeowner or whoever is in charge of the property where you fell. This creates documentation of your fall that you may need to use as evidence in the event you go to trial.
Take pictures of the conditions that led to your injuries. You will need close-up and wide shots of the exact location where you fell, and the sooner the better. If liquid on the ground caused your fall, it can dry up quickly. Likewise, the scenery can also change quickly. For example, if there was no sign or warning that there was a hazardous condition when you fell, you need to show that. Wait too long and the owner may put it there after the fact.
If you make one or more of the 20 mistakes listed in this article before you hire a slip and fall accident lawyer, these mistakes could significantly devalue your case. Insurance adjusters and their attorneys are trained to evaluate claims. Remember, insurance companies are not in business to pay you compensation. Their goal is to maximize profits for their shareholders. You might be offered offer a quick settlement in exchange for a written release that closes your case. The offer is usually far less than what your case is worth because they don’t want you to hire an attorney so that they can pay you less money for your injuries.
An experienced slip and fall attorney is in a better position to evaluate, handle and negotiate your case on your behalf. In many instances, certain laws apply when you hire a lawyer that allow you to substantially reduce your medical bills and save you money. Call us. We are experienced slip and fall attorneys in San Diego and represent clients throughout the entire San Diego County and beyond.
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Those 4 points above are just a start. Be sure to click the button to read the entire article, but the best thing you can do to increase your odds of winning your case here in San Diego, and getting the compensation you deserve, you need to select an experienced and reliable personal injury lawyer who understands the legal process inside and out.
The right injury attorney will advise you from the get-go on what and what not to do and say, stand up to the insurance company on your behalf, bring your case to court, follow it through its lifecycle, and fight for your rights both in the trial prep and in-court phases of the lawsuit.
Ideally, your attorney should possess a stellar reputation and a passion for the rights of his or her clients. We feel our personal injury law firm meets all the criteria, and has the track record of winning, to qualify as your best choice for personal injury representation in San Diego.
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in San Diego, put our relentless, aggressive and compassionate team on your side. Request a free phone consultation immediately. There is never a fee until we obtain a monetary recovery for you. Let’s get started today.
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The value of your case depends on many factors. Every San Diego slip and fall case is different. One factor is the nature and extent of your injury. Some people heal faster than others. One person may heal in a week, while another may take six months, a year, or may never heal from the injury. Another factor is the amount of your medical bills, future medical bills and lost earnings, etc. Contact our office at (619) 444-2244 for accurate advice on the value of your case.
Our office works with a variety of doctors in the San Diego who can provide immediate medical treatment and defer payment until the case is finished.
You pay us only IF we recover compensation for you through a settlement with the insurance company or a verdict through the court. If we do not recover compensation for you, you do NOT have to pay us for our time.
This depends on the extent of your injury. Typically, a San Diego personal injury case takes anywhere from two to eight months. Sometimes, cases take longer if they are more complex or if a lawsuit is filed. See our personal injury lawsuit timeline page for all the details on how long your case may take.
Not necessarily. Sometimes you are far better off without filing a lawsuit. Our San Diego personal injury law office typically files a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company, if any. We then attempt to negotiate with the insurance company. If you are dissatisfied with the insurance company’s offer, we may decide to file a lawsuit.
Putting a monetary value to each of those is what slip and fall attorneys do for their clients, and then we fight hard to attain you what you deserve. As in all San Diego personal injury cases, you are up against a behemoth in the insurance company which does not have your best interests in mind. They goal is to pay you as little as possible, and you are at a disadvantage if you try to take them on yourself. There is no need. That’s what we are here for. Let us fight the battle.
Numbers have been rounded up to fit in allowable space. For actual numbers see our Case Results.
If you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, you may deserve compensation. Don’t go it alone. It’s very likely an attorney can get you more and get you fully compensated.
Request a free phone consultation now. Find out what your case is really worth! We will also send you our “20 ways you can ruin your case” PDF to print out and help you even more!
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