Fallbrook Slip and Fall Attorneys

If you have recently fallen on someone’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we know what it takes to pursue settlements and verdicts for slip and fall clients like you. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident in Fallbrook, we encourage you to call us. Someone is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call, and we will come to you if you are unable to travel. Dial 1-800-GO-HARRIS to get started.

Types of Claims Our Experienced Fallbrook Slip and Fall Attorneys Handle

• Weather-related slip and falls
• Poolside slip and falls
• Outdoor slip and falls
• Indoor slip and falls
• Falls caused by freshly mopped floors without associated warning signs
• Slip and falls caused by spilled liquids
• Falls due to a lack of adequate handrails on a stairwell
• Falls on public walkways and parking lots
• Slip and falls on public property
• Slip and falls on commercial premises
• Slip and falls on residential premises

What is A “Duty of Care?”

Property owners and managers owe all visitors something known in legalese as a “duty of care.” This means that they are responsible for keeping the premises reasonably safe, clean, and free from obvious hazards. Any violation of this duty of care is called “negligence.” In a slip and fall case, evidence of negligence can take many different forms. Generally, though, it involves some type of proof that the property owner or manager failed to keep the property clean, safe, and hazard-free for guests. This may include surveillance camera footage, photos of the hazardous conditions, eyewitness accounts of the property’s condition, an incident report completed by the victim, records of past accidents that occurred on the property, property maintenance records, and more. If you have been injured in a slip and fall on someone’s property, you have a duty of your own: First, you must mitigate your damages. This means that you should immediately seek the medical treatment you need to address your injuries. Second, you need to take steps to preserve your claim. In slip and fall cases that involve physical evidence like a spill, an uneven floor, or a rotting stairway handle, another party can easily try to erase any sign of the hazard. To reduce this risk, you can:

• Immediately inform the manager.
• Complete an incident report.
• Contact the police to secure an accident report.
• Take photos.
• Record the names and contact information of the property owner, tenant, or manager on-site at the time of the accident, as well as any eyewitnesses or bystanders.

Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall injuries can be stressful in a number of ways, including financially. On top of pain and suffering, you are likely facing astronomical medical expenses. To pursue compensation for your injuries, meet with us to learn about filing what’s known as a “premises liability” lawsuit against the property owner or manager. Through litigation and the insurance claim process, we will pursue compensation for your:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium
• Disability
• Reduced quality of life

Discuss Your Case with a Fallbrook Slip and Fall Attorney.

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our team will answer your questions, ensure you understand your rights, and devise a strategy to approach your case with an eye to winning the maximum amount of compensation available to you. Call our 24-hour phone line at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or send us a message to schedule a complimentary case review.