Common situations that cause slip and fall accidents

• Wet or freshly waxed floors
• Uneven surfaces
• Loose flooring
• No handrails on steps
• Clutter
• Muddy, wet shoes
• Desk or filing cabinet drawers left open
• Tripping over electrical cords

It is important to approach an accident lawyer in LA as soon as possible if you have been injured in one of the above ways. You deserve to receive compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages. Personal injury claims can be complex and an experienced slip and fall lawyer will be able to get you what you deserve.

Practice good housekeeping

Sweep, vacuum, clear up clutter, and secure heavy items to avoid slip and fall injuries. If your office housekeeping is poor, the result may be more employee injuries, increasing insurance costs, and regulatory citations.A well-organized clean working space is not only healthier but safer too. It is important to allocate daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties and for employees to know what a particular work area should look like after cleaning.

Maintain proper lighting

All areas should be well-lit, especially dark corners. Walkways, ramps, hallways, basements, and staircases are just some of the areas where proper lighting is very important in order to reduce risks of slipping and falling. Immediately replace any bulbs that are not working. Areas around any light switches should always be clear and accessible.

Reduce wet or slippery surfaces

It is important to take action immediately if there is a spill. All employees should know they need to clean spills up straight away. “Wet floor” signs should be clearly visible when floors are being cleaned. Using moisture-absorbent mats at entrances, making sure any mats have backing material so they cannot slip, and using anti-skid adhesive tape in problem areas are other measures that can reduce risks of slipping and falling.

Remove obstacles

Avoid leaving clutter around, such as unpacked boxes. Electrical cords can be a hazard when they are strung across areas where people commonly walk. They should always be taken care of so they don’t become a hazard. Encourage closing of file cabinets and drawers after use and make periodic inspections for any hazards in areas of high traffic.

Contact us

If you have suffered injuries due to a slip and fall accident, contact us at (213) 386-9100. Our firm fights vigorously to get the maximum damages for our clients and one of our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys will be able to give you the advice you need. 

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File your claim within the time limit

Get medical treatment straight away and make sure you’re stable. If you want to make a claim against a government entity, you need to know that every state has different laws.

The most important thing to know is that if you are injured by a city, county or state entity, employee or property you must file a formal written complaint within a short period of time – usually 30 to 180 days.
This involves filing a Notice of Claim with the entity’s governing board. If you fail to file within the legal time limit, you will lose your right to be compensated.

It’s always wise to file your claim as soon as possible because you may have picked the wrong government entity or forgotten to include something. This means you have time to fix the error before it’s too late. Most public agency websites will give advice about where a claim should be filed.

The type of information required includes a description of the injury or damages and the date, place and circumstance of the occurrence. This is one of the trickiest parts of the form and it has to include all the liabilities you intend to pursue in your lawsuit.

The courts are quite strict about this and it is one area where people trying to claim without consulting a lawyer can easily make mistakes.

If you’re uncertain about which party is to blame, file your claim anyway. For example, if you and another car are involved in a three-way accident with a city bus, you should file a claim against the city, even if you believe the other car’s driver was to blame.

Do you need an attorney?

You may be able to access information on the internet as to your rights but it is important to consult an experienced attorney to guide you through the claims process. The procedures for claiming are intricate and an attorney can help you to get the compensation you deserve.

Getting more information and legal help

Consider talking to a personal injury lawyer to make sure you’ve covered all the legal bases and your rights are protected. If you have any questions, contact the Law Offices of Jance. M. Weberman on (213) 386-9100. You can also fill in a contact form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The Weberman Law Office has been practicing law in Los Angeles for more than 20 years and will assist you in English, Spanish or French. We have successfully litigated hundreds of cases and will put our expert legal knowledge to work for you.

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