Common Causes of a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Case

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At some point in our lives, we all experience a slip and fall of some degree. Maybe you fell on your wet bathroom floor after a shower or caught your foot on a kitchen rug and caught yourself before landing on the floor. The reality is that a slip and fall can happen anywhere and leave us with potentially life-threatening or permanent injuries.

 

When these accidents occur because of another person or company’s negligence, they must pay for the harm they caused you or your loved one. Below is a list of common situations where one may experience a slip and fall accident:

 

• Escalators and elevators

• Stairwells

• Indoor and outdoor environments

• Commercial property like office buildings and stores

• Sidewalks and other walkway types

• Marinas and on boats

• Residential property like apartment complexes

• Weather conditions

• Poor lighting

• Tiled, carpeted, and concrete flooring

• Indoor slip and fall injuries

• Outdoor slip and fall injuries

Types of Recoverable Damages in a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Case

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Depending on the facts of your case, the type of damages you may receive will vary. The best way to determine what losses you can pursue after a slip and fall accident is to consult a knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury attorney like those at Brand Law Group.

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Laws of the City of Los Angeles allows those who experience this type of accident to pursue compensation for the following damage categories:

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Economic Damages
These are damages that can be converted into monetary amounts, such as:

• Current and future healthcare costs

• Lost wages

• Reduced earning ability

• Property damage

• Other verifiable expenses related to your injuries

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Non-Economic Damages
Damages that cannot easily have a price tag attached are non-economic damages, which include:

 

• Pain and suffering

• Disfigurement

• Disability

• Loss of consortium

• Mental anguish​

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Exemplary Damages
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Also called punitive damages, these are sometimes awarded in cases where a defendant’s actions are so egregious that they constitute fraud, malice, or oppression.

 

When pursuing these types of damages, a court must also determine how much fault the negligent party holds for your injuries. While many of these cases find the liable party fully negligent under the law, there are occasions where a victim may have some responsibility, as well. Because California is a pure comparative fault state, regardless of how much fault the injured party might have, they can still recover the remaining percentage of negligence the other party is also at-fault.

See How Our California Slip and Fall Lawyers Can Help

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If you or your loved one had a slip and fall accident, an attorney can prevent the insurance companies from taking advantage of your vulnerable state of being while trying to heal. Brand Law Group not only provides an honest calculation of what damages you may qualify for, but we put a stop to unreasonable settlement offers that do not cover the full scope of your suffering.

 

Our attorneys Anton Abramyan and Rozie Kanimian have extensive experience working with injury victims and act as dedicated advocates for their clients. Contact us today to schedule a free case consultation to learn more.