Serious injuries can occur to those involved in a slip and fall, trip and fall, or fall incident, and may be caused by a number of hazards, including unsafe stairs, sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and roads. There are a number of factors which create the unsafe conditions:
Causes:
- Poorly marked steps
- Poor lighting
- Missing handrails or supports
- Loose railings
- Snow, ice, and rain
- Uneven walkway surfaces
- Misaligned cracks and edges
- Broken areas in walkways and roadways
- Poorly maintained carpeting, rugs or mats
- Water, food, or other substances negligently left on floors in markets and restaurants
- Objects negligently left where they shouldn't be
Consequences
There are dire consequences for victims encountering these dangerous conditions, including broken bones and other debilitating injuries. Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall incidents cause many injuries, and are second only to motor vehicle accidents as one of the leading causes of serious injuries. Victims with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes; knee, hip and/or back problems; other illnesses; and advanced age may further complicate their injuries. Additionally, some injuries may be more debilitating to a person than another, due to a person's daily life activities, necessities, and job requirements.
Liability & Responsibility
Property owners, property managers, landlords, and lessors have a duty to keep their premises safe. If they don't comply with this duty, then they may be found liable for a victim's injuries and damages. If the injury occurs on property owned by a public entity in California, there is a six-month period of time in which to bring one's claim.
Regardless of who the responsible party is, it is in your best interests to retain an experienced slip-and-fall attorney promptly, so that the dangerous condition can be documented and further investigation performed.
A. Jason Kerckhoff is a San Diego slip and fall injury lawyer and the President of Kerckhoff Law, APC, a San Diego wrongful death law firm dedicated to representing people who have been seriously injured or killed, and the families of loved ones who have suffered death caused by the negligence of another.
A. Jason Kerckhoff has been successfully obtaining excellent results for his clients for more than twenty-five years. He has the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell, which is the preeminent company that rates attorneys not only for their abilities, but for their ethics. These ratings are obtained by peers in the San Diego community, and a small percentage of lawyers are privileged to have achieved this rating.
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