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Santa Clarita Slip and Fall Attorneys

Slip and Fall Cases Needing a Lawyer

All California property owners have the responsibility to ensure that their property is safe and maintained at all times. At the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson, our Santa Clarita slip and fall lawyers have vast experience in representing clients who have slipped, tripped, and/or fallen due to unsafe property conditions and general property owner negligence in and around Los Angeles County.

A slip-and-fall claim is one of the most common types of personal injury claims, however, that does not mean they are not incredibly serious. Many slip and fall victims suffer serious, life-altering injuries that can sometimes even result in death. Unlit stairwell steps, wet floors, uneven pavement, sidewalks with debris or construction site defects can all lead to these slips and falls type accidents; a professional Santa Clarita accident attorney can decide whether or not you’re owed damages for the negligence of a property or business owner and in need of representation.

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What Sets Us Apart

40+ Years of Experience

When you or a family loved one have been seriously injured in a vehicle accident or as a result of others’ negligence, they need two things from their attorneys—they deserve to be treated with professional respect and they deserve real results via lawsuit litigation or other recovery claim process between parties such as an insurance company. Our firm has been delivering both to our clients since 1980.

Supportive, Honest & Responsive Care

Given the experience and knowledge we have amongst the attorneys at our law firm, we utilize a team approach. Each client benefits from the expertise of several attorneys, not just the one assigned to their case.

Offering Services in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, and Tagalog

The multilingual proficiency of our legal team presents a distinct advantage, ensuring accessibility and effective communication for a diverse range of clients.

Available 24/7 by Phone

Accidents can occur at any moment, day or night. That’s why our services are available 24/7, ensuring immediate assistance and support when you need it the most.

No Fees Unless We Win

When we take on your case for representation, you can have peace of mind knowing that there is no fee unless we secure a successful lawsuit or claim outcome for you. Our commitment is aligned with your success, ensuring that you only pay when we win your case.

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    Types of Slip and Fall Accidents

    Slip and fall, or trip and fall, accidents can happen just about anywhere for a variety of reasons. All too often, these accidents are the result of careless or negligent property owners who fail to maintain their premises or remove, repair, or warn others to the extent of dangerous conditions.

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    slip on wet stairs

    Some examples of common slip and fall accidents in California include but are not limited to:

    • Parking ramp falls
    • Stairway accidents
    • Falls down stairs
    • Bathtub/shower falls
    • Slippery surfaces falls
    • Sidewall falls
    • Falls on ice or snow
    • Balcony falls

    A property owner must keep their property safe for those invited onto their property at all times. This includes both expressly invited guests, such as houseguests, and implicitly invited individuals, such as customers at a business. If an attorney can prove that a property owner or someone was negligent in any way and knew about a dangerous and/or defective condition on their property yet failed to adequately address the hazards, they can be held liable for damages and loss that resulted from any accident caused by the condition.

    Damages in Slip & Fall Legal Claims

    While many people think of slips, trips, and falls as relatively minor accidents, the truth is, victims can sustain severe, catastrophic injuries. A slip and fall victim might sustain broken bones, sprains and strains, or even a serious spinal cord injury or brain injury. The cost of treating such injuries is enormous, often resulting in massive medical bills. This is made all the more difficult when victims are unable to earn a living due to being out of work as a result of their injuries.

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    slip and fall injury on stairs
    personal with injured knee from trip and fall accident

    At the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson, we can help you seek a just settlement for all of your damages, potentially including but not limited to:

    • Medical treatment
    • Rehabilitative therapy
    • Future lost earnings
    • Pain and suffering
    • Inconvenience
    • Ongoing medical care expenses
    • Lost income
    • Lost earning capacity (disability)
    • Disfigurement
    • Emotional distress/trauma

    We understand how challenging recovery is to get back on your feet after a serious slip and fall or trip and fall accident, and we want to help.

    How Is Compensation Determined in Slip & Fall Cases?

    In slip and fall accidents in California, information is gathered to first calculate the total amount of damages. Next, the share of fault for each party is determined in the form of a percentage. Next, the court will award the damages by the percentages that were previously determined. If your case makes it to court, the jury must make a finding as to someone at fault, and that fault-finding is applied to the total amount of damage and the amount that the property owner is ordered to pay.

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    medical bills from slip and fall injury

    For example, if you slipped and fell on wet floor surfaces in a grocery store that was unmarked, but you were not paying attention to where you were walking because you were looking at your cell phone, a jury action might decide that you are 10% to blame for the incident. If your total damages—including the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering—amounts to $10,000, you will only be able to recover up to 90% of that amount, or $9,000.

    Contact us online or call 661.294.0044 today for a free initial consultation.

    How a Slip & Fall Accident Lawyer Can Help

    A slip and fall attorney helps victims understand the law regarding premises liability in California, as well as their rights and specific options based on their unique situation. Professional legal representation also helps victims gather evidence to prove that had the property owner not been negligent they would not have been hurt and, as a result, they are entitled to financial compensation for their damages. Your attorney will be able to represent you and your best interests, working with any insurance companies on your behalf and negotiating coverage benefit money and a fair settlement for you. Your attorney will also be able to take your case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be achieved.

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    fall down stairs accident
    employee injured on work premises

    To better understand how and why these attorneys are key to a solid case, let’s take a look at some of the top reasons to work with a premises liability attorney the minute you have a case on your hands.

    What is the Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in California?

    The statute of limitations in California law gives you just two years from the date of the injury to file a slip and fall lawsuit. One of our experienced slip and fall accident lawyers in Santa Clarita can help identify negligence and do the proper research to determine causes and if there were previous complaints about a hazard on the property or other evidence of property owner negligence. We are ready to aggressively represent you throughout the entire legal process.

    However, the statute of limitations may be tolled (suspended) in certain circumstances – such as if the defendant is out-of-state for a long period of time, or if the injured person is a minor.

    You may have a limited period of time to sue following an accident, depending on the circumstances of your case.

    Contact an Experienced Santa Clarita Slip and Fall Lawyer at the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson Today

    Every slip and fall accident case in California is unique, so hiring an experienced Santa Clarita slip and fall accident lawyer is important. To learn more about our legal services and to schedule a consultation with one of our expert personal injury lawyers, get in touch with the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson today to get your questions answered for advice on seeking justice for any pain and suffering you experienced. We serve clients in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Fillmore, the San Fernando Valley, and the surrounding areas. Our law firm personal injury attorneys offer services in Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, and Tagalog.