Van Nuys Slip & Fall Lawyer

Why choose Novik Law Group for slip, trip, and fall attorney services?

What sets Novik Law Group apart is our genuine care and unwavering dedication to your cause. Your interests are our priority. Here’s why choosing us is the best decision:

• Expert Legal Advice: We have years of successful experience in slip, trip, and fall cases, we offer expert guidance tailored to your specific situation.
• Meticulous Case Evaluation: We assess the evidence, formulating winning legal strategies customized to your case.
• Maximum Compensation: Our attorneys are committed to securing the highest compensation for your injuries and losses.
• Skilled Negotiators: We vigorously advocate for your rights using our strong negotiation skills during settlement discussions.
• Trial Readiness: When needed, we are prepared to represent you in court.
• Transparent Communication: We keep you informed of your case progress and address your questions.
• Extensive Resources: Our network of experts and investigators strengthens your case, providing evidence and support.
• Personalized Approach: Your well-being is our top priority, and we guide you through the legal process with care and attention.
• Contingency Fee Arrangement: Our fee structure is contingent on winning your case. If we don’t succeed, you pay nothing.

Why is hiring a slip and trip attorney worth it?

Our Novik Law Group slip and fall attorney in Los Angeles is a valuable legal advocate. With an extensive track record of negotiating settlements and securing victories for our clients, our firm’s history speaks volumes. Winning numerous slip and fall cases and negotiating substantial settlements totaling millions of dollars proves we are worth it. Trust us to fight for you, win your case, and get you the compensation you deserve. 

When should you contact a slip and trip lawyer?

The choice to hire a Van Nuys personal injury lawyer should be made after you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence and sought medical care for your injuries. Hiring a top-rated slip and fall lawyer or personal injury law firm is critical to protect your rights.

How Does Location Impact Slip and Fall Claims?

Geographic location can significantly impact slip and fall claims, including the legal framework, venue selection, local standard requirements, local jury attitudes, availability of expert witnesses, and the nuances of insurance practices. Safety standards and building codes can influence negligence claims. Jury attitudes may vary based on the area. Our attorneys’ understanding of the Van Nuys jurisdiction allows us to use our resources and experience to navigate these jurisdiction differences for you.

How to Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case:

Property and business owners are required to ensure their property is properly maintained and safe. When they don’t, the negligent owner can be held liable. Proving negligence in California demands that an attorney present evidence that the owner should have known about the hazardous condition, failed to address it, or provide adequate warnings and that their negligence caused your slip and fall. 

Examples of Conditions Leading to Slip and Falls:

Negligence, inadequate maintenance, or failure to address hazards can contribute to slip and fall accidents. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),  and the National Floor Safety Institute, floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall injuries each year. Source: https://nfsi.org/nfsi-research/quick-facts/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Consumer%20Product,million%20fall%20injuries%20each%20year.

Also CPSC

• Wet or Slippery Floors: Spills, leaks, or freshly mopped surfaces without proper warning signs.
• Loose Flooring or Tiles: Loose tiles or floorboards that create tripping hazards.
• Uneven Surfaces: Uneven pavements, cracked sidewalks, or damaged flooring.
• Loose or Torn Carpets: Loose rugs or carpets that create tripping hazards.

Additional conditions leading to slip and fall accidents include:

• Damaged Sidewalks: Cracked or crumbling pavement, and uneven grading.
• Uneven Stairs or Steps: Steps with uneven risers or treads.
• Lack of Handrails: Staircases without handrails.
• Broken Handrails: Damaged, broken, loose, or missing handrails.
• Poorly Maintained Entrances: Hazards at entrances, like uneven thresholds.
• Potholes: Potholes or defects in parking lots, driveways, or pathways.
• Inadequate Lighting: Poorly lit areas that make it difficult to see hazards.
• Ice or Snow: Slippery ice or snow on sidewalks or parking lots.
• Liquids: Spilled liquids like water, oil, or grease in public areas.
• Debris or Obstacles: Objects left in walkways or aisles.
• Cluttered Walkways: Obstacles, debris, or clutter in walkways or aisles.
• Inadequate Signage: Lack of warning or caution signs indicating hazards.

Examples of Conditions Leading to Trip and Falls:

Trip and fall accidents happen when someone trips over an object or uneven surface. Trip and fall accidents happen in workplaces, homes, apartment complexes, stores, sidewalks, and public areas due to owner negligence, inadequate maintenance, or failure to adequately address hazards. 

Our sidewalk trip and fall lawyer in Los Angeles can assess whether your sidewalk incident might justify filing a personal injury claim. Our apartment premises liability attorneys litigate and negotiate settlements if your landlord is negligent. California law premises liability holds property owners and business owners responsible for injuries and accidents that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. Owners must maintain and keep their premises safe to protect customers and visitors from preventable injuries. In premises liability claims, your attorney must show the owner was negligent and aware of the problem, which caused the injury. 

According to the Center for Disease Control and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), three leading causes of work-related injuries treated in hospital ERs were due to contact with objects and equipment, overexertion and bodily reaction, and falls, including slips and trips without a fall. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/fastfacts/#:~:text=Most%20recent%20traumatic%20injury%20data,to%20slips%2C%20trips%2C%20and%20falls&text=196%2C140%20injuries%20due%20to%20c
Also Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 

Worker’s compensation and medical costs associated with occupational trip and fall incidents have been estimated at $70 billion annually in the U.S.  Causes of trip and fall accidents include: 

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/

• • Uneven Pavement: Tripping on a sidewalk or pavement due to uneven surfaces or cracks.
  • Loose Flooring: Hazards caused by loose tiles, floorboards, or carpets. 
  • Uneven Stairs: Tripping on poorly maintained or uneven stairs.
  • Obstructed Walkways: Tripping over objects, clutter, or obstacles left in walkways or aisles.
  • Poor Lighting: Falls because of inadequate lighting that obscures hazards or obstacles.
  • Broken Handrails: Falls due to a lack of handrails or damaged handrails on stairs.
  • Potholes: Tripping in a parking lot or on a pathway with potholes or defects.
  • Slippery Surfaces: Tripping on wet, slippery surfaces, with spilled liquids, or on freshly waxed floors.
  • Inadequate Signage: Falls due to a lack of warning signs indicating potential hazards.
  • Construction Zones: Tripping on debris, tools, materials, or falling off ladders.

• Workplace Falls: Falling or tripping on the job, tripping over electrical or computer cords or equipment, tripping and falling due to clutter.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Slip, Trip, or Fall Case in California?

The California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 provides a two-year deadline to file “an action for, injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.” Our Novik Law Group lawyers can take appropriate legal action and file your case long before that deadline approaches. 

Source: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/california-slip-and-fall-laws/

Call us today to schedule an appointment to discuss the potential of your slip, trip, and fall case. We exclusively represent clients who have experienced serious injury or loss. You can trust our top-rated Novik Law Group personal injury attorneys will be your best advocate and fight for your rights.