Woodland Hills Slip & Fall Lawyer

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

What distinguishes our law firm from others is our sincere concern and steadfast commitment to fight for you. Safeguarding your interests lies at the core of everything we do. Here’s why you should hire us: 

• Our Expert Legal Advice for slip, trip, and fall cases: We provide expert guidance based on our years of experience winning slip and fall cases.
• Our Thorough Case Evaluation: We review the evidence in your case and develop a winning legal strategy.
• Maximum Compensation: Our attorneys secure the highest possible compensation for your injuries and losses.
• Experienced Negotiators: Our attorneys are skilled negotiators. We fight for your rights.
• Our Trial Readiness: Our lawyers are ready to go to trial and represent you in court.
• Our Communication Skills: We update you about case progress and answer your questions.
• Our Access to Resources: Our network of experts, investigators, and resources help build and prove your case.
• Our Personalized Approach: Your well-being is our priority. We guide you through the legal process while giving your case our thorough attention.
• Our Contingency Fee Arrangement: Our fee is contingent on winning your case. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. 

Why is hiring a slip and trip attorney worth it?

Hiring a Woodland Hills slip, trip, and fall law firm like Novik Law Group can be invaluable because we are experts at negotiating settlements and winning cases. Our history of aggressively fighting for our clients, winning slip and fall cases, and negotiating millions of dollars in settlements makes it well worth it to hire us.

What should you do before hiring a trip and fall lawyer?

You may initially think your injury isn’t severe, but trips and falls can cause injuries that may cause issues long after your accident. Before hiring a trip and fall lawyer, seek medical care for injuries, document the scene, take photographs, report the incident, and write down what happened. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your slip and fall accident so we can file your claim.

How Does Location Impact Slip and Fall Claims?

Location impacts slip and fall claims by influencing the legal framework, venue selection, local standards, jury attitudes, expert witness availability, and insurance practices. Local safety standards and building codes may affect negligence claims. Jury attitudes vary by location. Our attorneys understand the Woodland Hills jurisdiction where the incident occurred and effectively navigate these complexities.

How to Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case:

Property and business owners are obligated to ensure their property is maintained and safe. When they don’t, the negligent owner can be held liable. Proving negligence in California requires presenting evidence that the owner should have known about the hazardous condition, failed to address it, or provide adequate warnings, and that negligence directly led to your slip and fall incident.

Examples of Conditions Leading to Slip and Falls:

Conditions leading to slip and fall accidents include:

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

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

Examples of Conditions Leading to Trip and Falls:

Trip and fall accidents are caused by someone tripping over an object or uneven surface. Trip and fall accidents can occur in workplaces, in apartment complexes, stores, sidewalks, and public areas. Negligence, inadequate maintenance, or failure to address hazards contribute to these accidents.Our sidewalk  trip and fall lawyer in Los Angeles can determine if your slip, trip and fall warrants a personal injury lawsuit  According to the CDC and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), three leading causes of work-related injuries treated in an emergency department were contact with objects and equipment, overexertion and bodily reaction, and falls, 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.  Source: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/

Possible causes of trip and fall accidents are: 

• • Uneven Pavement: Tripping on a sidewalk or pavement with uneven surfaces or cracks.
  • Loose Flooring: Loose tiles, floorboards, or carpets on a business floor.
  • Uneven Stairs: Tripping on uneven or poorly maintained steps or stairs.
  • Obstructed Walkways: Tripping over objects, clutter, or obstacles left in walkways or aisles.
  • Poor Lighting: Falling due to inadequate lighting that obscures hazards or obstacles.
  • Broken Handrails: Falling 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, like spilled liquids or freshly waxed floors.
  • Inadequate Signage: Falling due to 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?

California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 has 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 lawyers can take timely appropriate legal action for your case. 

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