If you take a tumble when out and about, you may just be a little embarrassed, or you may suffer a serious injury. But at what point should you consider suing in this situation? One of the things that slip and fall attorneys in Los Angeles do is help you understand when you’ve been a victim of a property owner who hasn’t fulfilled their legal obligation. Here are some things to keep in mind about a slip and fall situation:
What Proves Property Owner Negligence?
In general, to sue a property owner for a slip and fall, you need to prove that they have been negligent. Here are things that count as negligence:
- The property owner knew about a dangerous situation, and has had a reasonable amount of time to fix the situation, but has not.
- The property owner knew about a dangerous situation and attempted to fix it ineffectively.
- The property owner caused a dangerous situation to exist on their property.
Those three situations are the most cut-and-dry ways to prove that the property owner was at fault for a slip and fall.
How Serious Was Your Injury?
Another thing that courts look at when determining if you can sue a property owner is how serious your injury was. If you simply got a few bruises and were embarrassed, you likely won’t have a case. Even if you had some bad scrapes and lacerations, you still might not be granted a case. However, you will likely be granted the right to sue if your fall resulted in serious, long-lasting injury, particularly:
- Broken bones or serious sprain
- Loss of mobility due to your injuries
- Pulled muscle in the leg or back that seriously hinders your ability to work or move
- Long-lasting injury such as concussion
These are some of the most common examples of injuries that can prove that you should be compensated for a slip and fall on a property.
Learn More from Slip and Fall Attorneys in Los Angeles
At the Law Offices of Jual F. Reyes, we are slip and fall attorneys in Los Angeles that work with clients to understand when and how to sue for personal injury due to property owner negligence. If you believe that you have been the victim of a property owner not doing their due diligence, please contact our office toll-free at (877) 242-4410.
