Burbank Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

If you slipped and fell on public or private property, due to dangerous or hazardous conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. Hiring a Burbank slip and fall injury lawyer can be invaluable during this difficult time, as they advocate for your right to a fair settlement and build a strong case that proves liability and your demand for compensation.

In this article, we’ll go over what to do after a slip and fall accident, the common causes of slip and falls, and how a Burbank slip and fall injury lawyer can investigate the incident, calculate the compensation you’re owed, and negotiate with the insurance company to help you recover maximum compensation for your losses.

Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Injury in California

If you were seriously injured, contact 911. Do not put off receiving medical treatment.
Gather evidence. If you are able to walk around and do not require emergency medical treatment, gather evidence. Take photos or videos of the area from a variety of angles, specifically the conditions that caused or contributed to your fall. A property owner will be quick to clean up their property and make repairs, destroying evidence.
Seek medical treatment. If you don’t want to be transported to the emergency room via ambulance, have someone drive you to the nearest emergency room or urgent care facility. It’s important that you receive a medical evaluation as soon as possible after the fall. Certain types of injuries may not present signs or symptoms for several hours or days after an accident and these injuries can be life-threatening. Additionally, seeking medical treatment right after the accident can help prove the severity of your injuries, while linking your injuries to the incident. A delay in medical treatment can cause the insurance company to argue that you were injured at some point after the accident or that your injuries are not as severe as you claim they are.
Notify the property owner. When you notify the property owner they will make an incident report, including the details of what caused your fall, and the date and time of the incident. Delaying notifying the property owner can also cause the insurance company to assert that you were injured at a later time and not on the property.
Contact a lawyer. A slip and fall injury lawyer at Avaness Law can conduct an in-depth investigation, taking photos of the negligent conditions found on the property, before the property owner has time to destroy evidence, and can help you file a claim.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Burbank?

The most common causes of slip and fall accidents in Burbank are listed below:

Poor lighting
Uneven surfaces
Obstacles in pathways
Spills not promptly cleaned up
Wet surfaces with no signage warning patrons of the dangers of falling
Missing handrails
Missing stairs
Damaged or worn carpet or flooring
Loose cables
Cluttered floors or walkways
Loose floorboards or tiles
Recently mopped or waxed floors
Slippery stairs

What Types of Injuries are Most Commonly Sustained in Slip and Fall Accidents in Burbank?

The types of injuries most commonly sustained in slip and fall accidents in Burbank include:

Broken bones/bone fractures

Fractured hips

Neck injuries

Back injuries

Leg and arm injuries

Facial and dental injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

Spinal cord injuries

Knee injuries

Sprains

Shoulder dislocations

Ankle injuries

Internal organ damage

Internal bleeding

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Why Would I Need to Hire a Slip and Fall Injury Attorney in Burbank?

You would need to hire a slip and fall injury attorney in Burbank if:

The insurance company denied your claim
Liability is disputed
The insurance company is refusing to offer a fair settlement
You were injured

An attorney can conduct an investigation, gather evidence, and advocate for your right to fair compensation. Hiring a slip and fall injury lawyer can significantly increase your chances of recovering compensation that can cover the cost of your accident-related losses.

How Can a Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer in Burbank Help Me with My Claim?

A slip and fall injury lawyer in Burbank can help you with your claim by:

Conducting an Accident Investigation

An attorney will visit the scene of the incident, gathering evidence, such as surveillance footage, and photos of the conditions that caused the fall, doing so before the property owner can destroy or hide evidence.

Interviewing Witnesses

If anyone witnessed your fall, your attorney will obtain their statements to learn more about the events that led up to the incident and what happened after.

Assessing Damages

Your slip and fall injury lawyer will review documentation and may consult with experts to accurately calculate damages and ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you’re entitled to.

Negotiating with the Insurance Company

The property owner’s insurance provider may contact you quickly, offering you a low settlement. If you don’t know how much your claim is worth, you could end up accepting an unfair settlement offer. When you hire an experienced slip and fall injury lawyer, they will calculate your damages, and negotiate with the insurance company, fighting for maximum compensation.

Filing of the Lawsuit

If the insurance company refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, your attorney will be prepared to file a lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court. Your attorney will only recommend proceeding with a lawsuit if they believe you stand a better chance of recovering fair compensation in court.

Discovery Phase

During the discovery phase, each side is seeking information. Your attorney will exchange information and evidence with the defense, as they prepare for trial.

Trial, if a Settlement is Not Reached

While your slip and fall injury lawyer prepares your case, they will continue to negotiate with the insurance company. However, if settlement negotiations are still not successful, your attorney will present your case before a judge and jury, which will render a verdict after both sides have rested.

How Many Years Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in California?

You will have two years from the date of the accident to file a slip and fall lawsuit in California. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. If you fail to meet this important deadline, your case will be dismissed and you will be unable to recover any compensation for your accident-related losses.

Do Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers in Burbank Offer Free Consultations?

Yes. Slip and fall injury lawyers in Burbank offer free consultations. At Avaness Law, you can meet with an experienced slip and fall injury lawyer on our legal team to discuss your case and learn about your legal options and rights. This will also give you the opportunity to have all of your questions answered and to determine whether the attorney will be a good fit for you.

How Much Compensation Can I Expect to Recover from a Slip and Fall Accident Claim in Burbank?

How much compensation you can expect to recover from a slip and fall accident claim in Burbank will depend on many factors, including:

The severity of your injuries
Your prognosis
Whether your injuries will require medical attention in the future
Whether your injuries will prevent you from ever returning to work
Whether your injuries will force you to switch careers
How much time you missed at work
The value of personal property damage
Insurance policy limits

Using this information, your attorney will pursue maximum compensation for your past and future losses.

The compensation you can pursue in a slip and fall accident claim is broken into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages (Special Damages)

Economic damages, or special damages, are easy to quantify because there are bills and receipts that can back up your demand for compensation.

Examples of economic damages include:

Past and Future Medical Expenses

Past and future medical expenses will compensate you for all medical care required to treat the injuries you sustained in the accident.

This can include:

Ambulance transportation
Hospitalization
Surgeries
Medication
Medical devices

Rehabilitation
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Doctor’s appointments
Specialist appointments

Lost Wages

Lost wages will compensate you for the time you missed at work as you were recovering from your injuries. If you are forced to switch careers due to your injuries or you are unable to ever return to work, your attorney can also pursue compensation for loss of earning capacity or loss of future earnings.

Property Damage

If any property on your person at the time of the accident was damaged or destroyed, such as your cell phone, your attorney will pursue compensation for property damage.

Non-Economic Damages ( General Damages)

Non-economic damages are subjective. You cannot prove the value of these damages with bills, estimates, and receipts, like you can with economic damages. Because of this, placing a dollar value on non-economic damages without the help of an experienced attorney can be challenging. An attorney will calculate these damages by using the multiplier method or the per diem method. With the multiplier method, your attorney will use the total sum of your economic damages and multiply it by a number between 1.5 and 5. The more severe the injuries, the higher the multiplier used. With the per diem method, your attorney will use the value of your daily wages and multiply that sum by the number of days it took you to recover.

Non-economic damages include:

Pain and Suffering

Damages for pain and suffering will compensate you for the physical pain and mental suffering you experienced due to your injuries and the accident.

Emotional Distress

If you experienced psychological trauma, such as anxiety, mental anguish, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the accident, your attorney can pursue compensation for emotional distress.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life

If you are no longer able to participate in the hobbies or activities you once loved, due to your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of enjoyment of life.

How Do Avaness Law Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys Determine the Value of Damages?

Avaness Law slip and fall injury attorneys determine the value of damages by:

Reviewing medical bills and medical records
Value of personal property damage
Consulting with experts to determine the value of loss of future earnings, loss of earning capacity, future medical treatment
Calculating how much time you missed at work
Taking into consideration how your injuries have affected your life and how many days it took you to reach maximum medical improvement

What areas of Burbank Do Avaness Law Attorneys Serve?

The areas of Burbank the attorneys at Avaness Law serve are listed below:

Downtown Burbank
Magnolia Park
Burbank Hills
Media District
Media District
Rancho Adjacent
Toluca Lake
Chandler Park

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If you slipped and fell on someone’s property due to dangerous or hazardous conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. At Avaness Law, our legal team offers free consultations to discuss your case. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an experienced slip and fall injury lawyer on our legal team today to learn more.

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