An injury that occurs on a slippery floor can lead to surgery‚ physical therapy‚ and hefty medical bills. If you’ve been a victim of a property owner’s negligence‚ you should have a San Diego personal injury lawyer review your case. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
To be successful in a slip and fall claim‚ you’ll have to prove that the property owner was negligent. This means you must show that the property owner had a duty to maintain the premises and breached that duty. Then it must be proven that the breach of duty caused the accident‚ and the accident resulted in damages.
When the Floor is Slippery Property Owners Can Be Held Accountable
Property owners have a duty to warn others of dangerous conditions. If the floor is slippery‚ the property owner should post signs or rope off the area. They are also required to exercise reasonable care.
A safe environment should be maintained on the property to protect the public. If the dangerous condition is considered "open and obvious," then the property owner won’t have a duty of care.
Your best bet is to meet with a San Diego personal injury lawyer after you’ve been injured on a slippery floor. A lawyer can determine whether the owner of the property was indeed negligent and help you take steps toward financial recovery.
Act Now For Help with Your San Diego Slip and Fall Claim
If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip and fall accident in California the Jurewitz Law Group is here to help. Before you hire an attorney or even speak to the insurance adjuster‚ order our free California personal injury guide. When you’re ready to get started on your case‚ simply contact our law offices online or by phone – 888-233-5020. The consultation is free!
Ross Jurewitz
Ross Jurewitz is the founder and managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a San Diego personal injury attorney law firm. These San Diego injury accident lawyers specialize in helping people seriously injured in a variety of accidents throughout San Diego County and California.
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