Property owners and occupiers in Santa Ana have an obligation to keep their premises safe for lawful visitors. When they don’t inspect for hazards and correct any they find, they put innocent people at risk of severe injuries—and they can be held accountable for the harm they caused. If you slipped and fell while on someone else’s property, you could be entitled to compensation for what you’ve suffered as a result, and the team at DJA Injury Lawyers wants to help you demand it.
We’re dedicated to helping accident victims in Santa Ana get the money they need to rebuild their lives, and we won’t back down from a fight in order to get it. Contact us today for a free consultation with our Santa Ana slip and fall accident lawyers, and find out what your case could be worth. You can reach us online or by calling (949) 229-7228.
Slip and Fall Accident Cases We Handle
Property owners and occupiers—that is, renters and leaseholders who control a property, like store owners who don’t own their retail space—need to keep their floors free of hazards like the following:
- Spills
- Weather-related hazards, like rain puddles and ice
- Wet and oily surfaces
- Worn rugs and mats
- Loose floorboards and stair steps
- Clutter
- Cords
They should also ensure that areas are properly lit and light bulbs changed as needed. When they fail to address these hazards, they put visitors at risk of slipping or tripping and falling, which can result in severe injuries like:
- Sprains, strains, and other forms of soft tissue damage
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
Property owners and occupiers owe a duty of care to people on their premises—a legal obligation to take certain steps to ensure their safety. When they fail in this duty and cause someone to be hurt, they can be held liable for the consequences. In the past, the specific duty they owed a visitor depended on what that visitor was doing on their property. For example, a property owner owed a higher duty of care to a shop patron than they did to a social guest in their home. However, in 1968, the California Supreme Court ruled in Rowland v. Christian that this system was outdated and that property owners had a general obligation to keep their premises safe for all lawful visitors, regardless of the “status” of those visitors.
If you slipped and fell because of a hazard on someone else’s property, they could owe you compensation for the harm you suffered as a result. This compensation will likely come from an insurance policy, like a general liability or homeowners insurance policy. Unfortunately, insurance companies are for-profit businesses that will fight hard to keep their profits. That could mean arguing you should have seen the hazard, that the property owner did not have time to correct the hazard, or that the hazard didn’t even exist.
Don’t accept a lowball settlement offer or give up after a claim denial. Instead, get help from DJA Injury Lawyers. While you focus on getting better, our Santa Ana slip and fall attorneys will focus on:
- Gathering evidence to prove that the property owner should have addressed the hazard that injured you
- Calculating the true cost of the harm you suffered as a result, including your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering
- Sending demand letters to the property owner and their insurer to begin the negotiation process
- Arguing aggressively for maximum compensation through a settlement, so that you get paid without having to go to court
- Taking your case to trial if it becomes the best way to get you every cent you’re owed
Our slip and fall lawyers know that life after a serious accident is difficult, and that money is probably tight. That’s why we offer our services on contingency, only collecting our fee if we win your case. Don’t delay—reach out to us today to start pursuing justice.
Slip and Fall Statistics
According to the National Safety Council, falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury-related deaths. In 2022 alone, some 46,653 people nationwide died because of falls, and 8.5 million people received emergency treatment for fall-related injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions about Slip and Fall Accidents
Here are the answers to some of the questions our Santa Ana slip and fall accident lawyers are most frequently asked by our clients.
How Much Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?
While it’s impossible to say exactly how much your case is worth without a careful review of the facts, you could be entitled to money for your:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income and reduced earning potential
- Damaged personal property
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring/disfigurement and diminished quality of life
Our Santa Ana slip and fall lawyers can give you a more specific answer during your free consultation.
What If I Was Partially to Blame for the Accident?
Prospective clients often worry that they may not have a viable case because they could have prevented an accident. However, California follows a pure comparative negligence model, which means that you can recover compensation for the share of the accident that was not your fault. For example, if a court finds you were 20 percent to blame for slipping on a poorly marked hazard, you could potentially recover 80 percent of your case’s value. Good lawyers are adept at reducing their clients’ share of fault, which is why it’s important to get experienced legal help.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
Under most circumstances, California’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims gives you two years from the date you fell to take action against the at-fault parties. Certain factors could affect this timeline, so it’s a good idea to discuss your case with a lawyer immediately. File late, and your claim could be dismissed as untimely regardless of its other merits.
Get Help from a Santa Ana Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Today
Don’t face the aftermath of a painful slip and fall alone. Instead, turn to the team of Santa Ana injury lawyers at DJA Injury Lawyers for help. We’re ready to investigate what happened and hold the responsible parties accountable for their carelessness. Call us at (949) 229-7228 or contact us online for your free consultation with a slip and fall accident lawyer in Santa Ana.