Slip and Fall ATtorney In Placentia, Bellflower, Baldwin Park and Apple Valley

Irrespective of the age, anyone can suffer a slip and fall and become injured. There’s the misconception that only the elderly or the disabled can become the victim of a slip and fall injury. Or that these types of accidents only happen when there’s a snow and icy deposits in the winter time. In truth, you can trip and fall anywhere, irrespective of your age and under almost any circumstances.

There are some situations that can make it more likely for a slip and fall accident to occur, such as slippery conditions. These types of accidents are also more common on properties that are in hazardous condition, unkempt and overall poorly maintained in Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Apple Valley and Placentia. However, you experienced your slip and fall injury, know that Braff Injury Law Firm is here to assist you in filing a claim and get the financial compensation to help you recover without the added stress of wondering where the money to pay your next bill will come from.

One of the main parts of filing a slip and fall claim is proving the responsibility or liability. This is especially important in Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Apple Valley and Placentia. This means that you have to give proof that an individual or company where you experienced your slip and fall is liable for the injures, as well as the pain and suffering. The compensation will be estimated by converting the injuries into a dollar amount.

In the majority of these types of cases, the person who has been negligent is the homeowner and is responsible for the negligence, due to which the accident occurred. If it can be proved that the accident occurred because of the negligence of the property owner or home, then this would be the reason to file a claim and hold the defendant guilty.

An owner is generally responsible for making sure that reasonable care has been placed into making sure the property is safe and properly maintained for those who visit the property. If you’re the injury victim, you’re considered the plaintiff. And as the plaintiff it’s legally your responsibility to prove that the owner didn’t’ exercise due care.

This may sound overwhelming. The good news is that our law firm has an excellent team to take on the complications of such cases. We have experience in slip and fall personal injury claims and know how to handle them and what is required to make them legally viable. As part of your team, we will work with you to prove that the owner (the defendant) didn’t care and was negligent. We will prove that the property owner:

• Caused the dangerous conditions that became a reason for accident and related injuries
• Knew about dangerous aspects of their property and nothing was done to correct or nullify the dangerous conditions
• They needed to be aware that there was dangerous condition on their property with the potential to cause injury to others

When the case is presented, it’s important to make sure that the defendant’s legal team or insurer has no reason to believe that the accident was caused by your carelessness. The opponent’s legal team or insurer will likely try to make it look like you’re the one who caused your own accident which would make them not liable for any costs associated with the accident or injuries. Contact Braff Injury Law Firm to find out what we can do for you.