Pan American Lofts Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

It’s not unusual for people to scoff at the idea of suing for a fall-related accident. After all, slipping on something can be comical when it happens in movies and TV shows. But it’s a different story in real life, based on the damage that you can suffer from an unexpected slip and fall. Let’s take a look at just some of the injuries you can sustain from these incidents:

• Cuts and puncture wounds
• Skull fracture
• Brain injury
• Broken bones 
• Neck injury
• Damage to the knees – fractured kneecap, torn ligaments and tendons
• Spinal cord damage 
• Hip fracture
• Dislocated shoulder
• Loss of function
• Sprained wrist or ankle
• Rupturing of internal organs
• Anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and other signs of post-traumatic stress

To establish that someone else is responsible for your injuries, you must show that they acted in a careless of dangerous manner, thereby creating a situation that caused you to have an accident .This is known as liability, and it’s the foundation the every slip and fall lawsuit, whether you’ve been harmed by an individual or a company. When it comes to owners and managers of a building, there are various conditions that they need to take in order to prevent a slip and fall on the property:

• Leaking pipes that can cause water on the floor
• Uneven flooring (or pavement)
• Damaged or poorly designed hand rails
• Bunched up areas on carpeting and rugs
• Wires that are not secured properly
• No safety barriers or Wet Floor signs
• Poor lighting   
• Oil stains and puddles in parking garages
• Snow, ice, and rainwater on sidewalks and outdoor steps

Proving a case of liability for a slip and fall accident can be quite challenging, as building management will do everything in their power to conceal evidence and deny liability. As a result, it’s very hard for most people to get anywhere with cases on their own. That’s why we encourage you to speak with a Pan American Lofts slip and fall attorney as soon as possible.

Cases values for a slip and fall lawsuit vary significantly, as they’re based on the circumstances surrounding each individual accident. Thus, it’s important to understand that there’s no such thing as an average case value. Based on the degree of your injuries, compensation from a slip and fall case against Pan American Lofts may be in the neighborhood of $250,000 to $2,500,000 and above. These amounts are based on our many years of experience with fall injury accident claims. Since there are many factors that will determine the value of your case, contact us to discuss your claim with a slip and fall lawsuit attorney.

The timeline to recover a slip and fall settlement can range from a few months to one or more years. Much of this time has to do with the negotiation process, where settlement offers are exchanged back and forth between your lawyer and the insurance company. Negotiations typically take longer for cases with serious injuries, though there are certainly exceptions to the rule. If we had to narrow down a length of time to settle a slip and fall case, 6 to 10 months is reasonable based on cases that are settled by our attorneys. However, there are many other factors that can impact how long it takes to settle a slip and fall lawsuit, which we can educate you on during a free case consultation.

The statute of limitations for a slip and fall case is two years in the state of California. Keep in mind that this time period starts on the date you were injured, except in rare circumstances. If you wait too long to pursue a lawsuit against Pan American Lofts, you can easily run out of time to seek monetary compensation for your injuries. Contacting our law firm right away is an easy way to solve this problem. We will get to work immediately on investigating your accident and gathering the necessary evidence for a slip and fall liability claim.

The legal process is never as smooth and easy as we would like, but what if you sense that there are serious problems with your case? Many people talk themselves out of confronting these issues, but it’s important to pay attention to your instincts when you’re in the middle of a lawsuit. If you have concerns about a pending slip and fall injuries claim, please consider meeting with us for a free second opinion. Our main objective is to advise you of any problems with your case and recommend solutions that may be of interest to you. The consultation is free regardless of what you do with our advice, so don’t hesitate to call us if you’re interested in a free second opinion.

The process of recovering from a slip and fall can be stressful for a number of reasons, including the effect such an incident has on your finances. At a time like this, hiring a lawyer may be the last thing on your mind, even though you understand the value of high quality legal representation.

Let us provide you with the Zero Fee Guarantee, which allows you to hire a lawyer with experience in slip and fall lawsuits at no upfront cost. As an injury victim, you should not have to pay in order to recover the compensation you deserve by law. That’s why we ask the defendant to cover our fees as a part of your settlement award. In short, you are not responsible for any legal fees, since we only get paid by winning your case.

Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you were injured from a slip and fall at Pan American Lofts.

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