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“Mike is a consummate professional… He is prompt at picking up and returning phone calls and is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of what to do if in a car accident. From a client service standpoint, he’s great because he takes his time and is reassuring … I would strongly consider going with Ehline and his people.”

-Ellen C.

“I was severely hurt in a Los Angeles motorcycle accident and called Michael at Ehline Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. Michael and Irene helped me every step of the way…He also took steps to find surveillance video of the accident scene. Also, Ehline helped me understand the legal process and my rights… I would hire them again.”

-Kevin G. 

How Will Our Slip and Fall Lawyers Hold Property Owners Liable to Pay For Maximum Compensation?

A slip or fall in Southern California can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones, cuts, trauma, or even disability. Yet, whether minor or severe, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries across our nation. 

With over 30 years of experience, our Los Angeles slip and fall attorneys remain successful in securing satisfactory settlements for people harmed by a slip or fall. Our premises liability attorneys have won significant verdicts and settlements against shopping malls, you local grocery store or other property manager. Even it you fell in a government building, we can help.

Don’t let the shopping center or insurance adjusters off for falling down injuries you suffered someone else’s property.

You may be entitled to compensation for your slip and fall accidents. We proudly serve all localities surrounding LA. So let our Los Angeles slip and fall law firm help you get a fair settlement offer. 

Slip and Fall Accident Statistics

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9 million people experience a fall injury each year. (https://cdc.) Every five minutes, a victim is treated for injuries after slipping at work or home. 

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, nationwide falls are the leading reason for ER visits (21.3%). Slips and falls account for over 1 million urgent medical care hospital visits or 12% total falls. (https://nfsi.org/nfsi-research/quick-facts) 

Did you know that more than a million people in the U.S. were treated in hospitals last year for tripping and falling injuries in homes and other properties? One out of five falls resulted in broken bones or a head injury. 

Tripping and falling account for:

• Over 800,000 hospitalized patients with hip fractures or broken skulls 
• Most brain injuries
• 95% of hip fractures (usually from a sideways fall)
• $50 billion in medical expenses, including physical therapy that Medicare and Medicaid primarily fund (by 75%) (Source.)
• One can see why property owners should take their duty of care and responsibility seriously and take sufficient measures to obviate the risks of these situations. 

According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), at least 768,536 slip and fall cases took place during the same time. (https://cdph.ca.gov) Injuries from slip-and-fall accidents can be severe things to deal with, even fatal. 

If you, your friend, or a loved one (husband, wife, etc.) were injured in an accident, call us, even if you think it was your fault. Grounds might exist for pursuing a premises liability case.

California Premises Liability Laws

The State of California has enacted the premises liability law to protect all consumers against negligent property managers, employees, and business entities allowing a hazard, dangerous behavior, or other types of conditions. The details covering consumer rights can be found in Civil Code section 1714(a). 

What Are Some Common Injuries From Slip and Fall?

Records from courts show that most people older in age tend to hit their heads on a hard object when they fall. Elders with less strength remain less capable of bracing action following a fall hazard. Examples like spine/back injuries remain common kinds of damage after the distress of a slip, fall incident. 

Typical examples of types of fall injuries in Los Angeles include: 

• Dislocated or broken shoulder
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) 
• Other head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Wrongful deaths
• Severed nerves
• A broken hand
• Broken wrists
• A broken arm
• Knee injuries
• Ankle sprains
• Concussions
• Hip fracture
• Contusions 
• Bruises. 

Special Problem: Wrongful Death

Because the death of a loved one caused by a slip and fall head injury can be so saddening, we take steps to give you just enough prodding, while giving you the positive mental attitude and leadership so many grieving victims deserve, and at a bargain. (no win no fee!)

Speak to our outstanding, meritoriously proven wrongful death attorney 24/7.

Common Causes Of Slip, Trip, and Falls 

Falls on stairways cause up to one-third of all fall injuries in the U.S., which can result in a broken neck, spinal cord injury, or death claim. Lack of handrails on stairs or warning signs on wet ground can compound any falling risk, requiring medical attention.  

Too often, spills and other short-term hazards are left behind on sidewalks, stairs, loose hospital bed safety rails, floors, and other complications. For example, poorly illuminated stairwells can result in a broken neck, related lifetime pain, and suffering damages. 

Falling on uneven flooring or broken escalators can exacerbate a previous medical condition. Therefore, you must instruct the attorneys at our firm early about injuries you sustained to file your case efficiently.

Tripping on Bunched Up And Loose Carpeting

Any individual walking in public areas can have problems. For example, tripping on bunched-up and loose carpeting at a business like a floor mat at an entryway may result in trips or falls.

Construction Sites

Clutter on a job site from loose power/electrical cords may give rise to a first or third-party insurance claim.

Slipping on a Wet Floor

Slip and fall injuries are very a common type of case during rainy weather, making surfaces being slippery. Easy slip risk factors include melted snow or ice from machines or any substance making the floor wet or slick. You should always look for wet floor signs on walking surfaces, for example. 

Many property owners or building managers don’t take the necessary precautions to warn of known dangerous conditions. Yet, we know the laws that protect you and your family from other people’s negligence. 

Our firm’s top-notch slip and fall attorney has helped clients in Los Angeles obtain significant settlements and verdicts after a slip and fall or trip on a wet floor. Calling our phone number is the first step to understanding our duty of care and achieving a great result during these matters. 

A Trip on Uneven, Misleveled Sidewalk Or Pavement

Our slip, trip, and fall accident attorneys help consumers with premises liability cases and all severe injuries from slips. Fact, over the past decade, Los Angeles has made a conscious effort to make its neighborhoods more walkable. 

But the chances of Los Angeles residents falling remain great (with the city estimating there are about 4,500 miles of sidewalks), and many residents and guests sue when the city fails its duty to maintain safe accessways, including any adjacent parking lot property. 

Falls From Potholes/Cracks 

In the climate-controlled area of Southern California, this region has a much higher number of potholes than in other areas. They can be found on public streets and in private parking lots, driveways, and pathways.

We know that as soon as you fall, the pain and stress of your injury may be overwhelming. Although Injury attorneys at many law firms turn down these hard-to-prove cases, we’ll stick by your side till we recover the compensation you deserve. 

Who Is Liable For Bills, And Expenses For My Slip and Fall?

• The City of Los Angeles or Government: Sidewalk property owners are liable for the consequences of a slip and fall lawsuit. 
• Grocery stores: Food aisles at places like Ralphs, particularly with distracting signage or poor lighting, are famous locations for visitors to suffer a nasty fall. 
• Shopping centers: Places like South Coast Plaza and Del Amo Mall have many staircases, elevators, and escalators. Poor or negligence maintenance upkeep can easily cause someone hospitalization with serious injuries or fatalities.
• Other businesses: Places like Starbucks coffee are hot spots for slipping on hot, spilled liquids. Lowes or The Home Depot have smooth, concrete ground, often covered with debris, objects, and various liquids, not just water. Even parking lots are rife with potholes and bad lighting. No store is safe. 

When you are visiting the Los Angeles area, a slip and fall could cause serious injury. Our team of attorneys will make property owners and insurance companies pay the compensation that you deserve. 

California Is A Pure Comparative Negligence State

How do you prove negligence when one or parties, including yourself, bear some degree of fault for causing the damages? 

In California, you must prove that the other party acted negligently or with willful disregard for your safety. A judge or jury will apportion liability between negligent parties and those bearing no responsibility for damages sustained. “Comparative negligence” is assigned on an equal scale. 

If one customer is 50% at fault and an organization 50%, the judge or jury will divide the amount of liability damage recovery payments in those percentages. 

If you want to know more about justice for slip, trip, and fall accidents, call us today for a FREE case evaluation. 

Steps To Take In Evidence Gathering Tips For a Fall Accidents Slip Claims? 

If you were injured by some person caused by negligence, you must gather evidence to hold the defendant accountable for the spill or defective walkways, etc. Evidence helps pay the full extent of your expensive rehabilitation.

Private Property Owner? 

If the property owner is a grocery store or shopping mall, ask the store manager for a slip and fall accident report. (Make sure and snap a picture of the report, as they have no obligation to give you a copy later). 

Public Defendant Case?

If the at-fault party is a Caltrans or the City of Los Angeles, try to obtain a police report. This process helps document how your slip and fall accident case happened.

After these individuals talk with the victim, they should file a report and photograph the accident scene, including walking surfaces in office buildings. This information, including the name of any manager or witnesses, will be beneficial for the victim in meeting their burden of proof obligation. 

Because of this, the plaintiff will be able to use photos, videos later, and statements to document the circumstances surrounding their case for use in court or insurance negotiations. 

An attorney can demand the liable store owner or grocery store preserve pictures and video footage evidence. The very best thing someone can do if injured is to call a slip and fall attorney with high ratings immediately. 

You should hire someone who specializes in recovering damages for slip-and-fall accidents. During a free consultation, we’ll discuss your future well-being and options covering the nature of your condition. 

What Damages Can I Recover For My Los Angeles, CA Slip, Trip, and Fall Claim?

We can represent you and your family in order to recover medical bills, surgery costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain, and suffering. We’ll insulate the grieving plaintiff after a slip and fall fatality on someone’s property. We’ll fight hard for every penny the plaintiff is owed as compensation, even for so called “soft tissue injuries.”

Our past clients highly recommend us for a reason. Our best slip and fall lawyer holds your hand every step of the way to get you back on your feet, pursuing the compensation you deserve. Put our aggressive representation to work for anyone.

Don’t Blow The Statute of Limitations

California has laws telling plaintiffs and their slip-and-fall attorneys the time frame anyone may sue for hazards before their injury claim is time-barred. This law is called the statute of limitations.

Be careful because, anyone without an attorney will be  lulled into a false sense of security by the insurance company during settlement negotiations in all premises liability cases involving slip and fall injuries. Cheap talk is used to create an environment of failure. Don’t allow this situation to happen. Instead, do your part to protect your body and your life. 

We believe that the deadline to begin litigation should extend in cases with this delay factor. After all, your loss is not the priority of the property owner’s insurance company. In these challenging scenarios, trial lawyers with experience and expertise remain crucial to legal representation for you, your loved one, or another person.

Call the Best Slip & Fall Attorney In Los Angeles At Ehline Law Firm For Assistance Today

If you’ve slipped, fallen, or tripped when your shoes got stuck in a pothole or slid on a slippery floor surface, don’t hesitate to call our experienced Los Angeles slip and fall attorney group. Our team has a proven track record of successfully representing people in any Los Angeles slip and fall accident for over thirty years. 

Our slip and fall lawyers are available 24/7 to discuss your accident and slip and fall injuries. If you or anyone else suffered injuries in an accident, contact us by phone at (213) 596-9642. Include medical information to help us evaluate the severity of your claim. Schedule your free and 100% confidential accident case consultation today.

Michael Ehline

Michael is a managing partner at the nationwide Ehline Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. He’s an inactive Marine and became a lawyer in the California State Bar Law Office Study Program, later receiving his J.D. from UWLA School of Law. Michael has won some of the world’s largest motorcycle accident settlements.

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