Injured in a Slip & Fall Accident?
Our Ventura County Personal Injury Attorney can Recover Damages
Slip and fall claims fall under premises liability law which holds property
owners liable for injuries any visitor may suffer from hazardous conditions.
A slip and fall can be caused by any number of conditions and when a property
owner fails to maintain their home or place of business and eliminate
dangers, a Ventura County
personal injury lawyer can file a suit to hold them legally and financially responsible.
The
Law Offices of Mark E. Hancock works to bring justice to those hurt by other people’s negligence.
Our firm has experience with all manner of personal injuries suffered
at the hands of a property owner and understands how to go about recovering
damages from them to compensate the injured. Our firm is ready to litigate
when the negligent party is unwilling to pay you compensation and can
fight to uphold your rights in court.
I was hurt—what do I do next?
Depending on where exactly your injury took place, our firm can hold any
number of parties accountable, including the owner of the property, the
maintenance firm or property manager, a tenant occupying the property
such as a retail store, or a government agency responsible for the upkeep
of a property.
You need to act fast after you are hurt to protect your rights:
- Call for help and notify the authorities
- File an accident report with whoever owns the property
- Take pictures of the hazard which led to your fall
- Photograph any visible injuries done to you
- Obtain the contact information of the property owner and any witnesses
to the accident
- Record specific information regarding when and how your fall took place
- Seek medical attention right away and retain copies of any documentation
- Call an attorney to go over your case
Acting quickly is the best means of ensuring you have the best chance at
obtaining compensation for your injury. The more time our firm has to
build your claim, the stronger case we can make.
Talk to Our Firm Today to Begin Your Claim
Property owners are responsible for removing any hazards on their property
or at least to properly inform visitors of the existence of dangers. Our
Ventura County slip and fall attorney can determine if you have a viable
claim against a property owner to cover your medical costs related to
your injury.
Call us today for your free, no-obligation
case evaluation!