At Mendez & Sanchez, our attorneys recognize the significant effect that a slip and fall accident can have on a victim's life. The victim of a slip and fall can sustain painful injuries, face high medical expenses for emergency and long-term treatment as well as be unable to work and earn income for an extended period of time.
However, if the accident resulted from the negligence of a property owner, a slip and fall victim may have legal options available to him or her. The individual may be qualified to seek a legal claim that can result in payment of all medical expenses as well as compensation for the victim's lost wages, pain and suffering and even more.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip, trip and fall in Monterey Park or elsewhere in California, you can talk with a legal representative from Mendez & Sanchez, today and learn more regarding the choices available to you.
Should You Hire a Lawyer After a Slip & Fall Accident in Monterey Park?
You may be stressed over your ability to pay for an attorney to manage your slip and fall claim. However, at Mendez & Sanchez, we will charge no legal fees or case expenses unless we secure a financial recuperation for you. We do not want cost concerns to keep you from getting the legal help you need.
We believe a lawyer can play a crucial role in your case, particularly when dealing with insurance companies. The truth is that the insurance providers will try to pay as little compensation as possible for the physical, psychological and financial damage you have endured. An attorney will be focused on protecting you and your interests.
A Monterey Park premises liability attorney at Mendez & Sanchez, will:
We are a law practice that is passionate about pursuing outcomes that will truly make a difference in the lives of our clients in Monterey Park and across California.
What Must You Prove in a Slip & Fall Claim in California?
A slip and fall accident is a type of premises liability case. It can be brought against any type of property owner or inhabitant, including a private homeowner, store or other business or a local, state or federal government.
To recuperate damages in an California slip and fall claim, you generally need to demonstrate:
As you contemplate whether you have the power to bring a slip and fall case, you will need to ask yourself a number of vital questions, including:
What Compensation Can I Acquire for a Slip & Fall Injury?
A slip and fall accident can result in a variety of severe injuries, including bone fractures, soft-tissue damage, spinal cord injuries as well as traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is essential to consult with a law firm that will pursue maximum compensation for the damage you have experienced, including:
A property owner's insurance company may attempt to place blame on you for your slip and fall accident. For example, the insurer might claim that you tripped, slipped and fell because of an "open and obvious" risk that you should have recognized or did something else that was negligent.
In California, you could be denied from recouping anything if you were more than 50 percent responsible for your injury. Otherwise, your damages would be decreased by an amount that is in proportion to the percentage of fault credited to you. Your attorney from Mendez & Sanchez, will aggressively oppose any unfounded claims made by a property owner's insurance company as well as work hard to defend your rights.
While other firms just handle your bodily injury claim, we offer a complimentary full-service package where we will also handle your property damage for no fee!