CA Resident Las Vegas Slip and Fall Accidents

Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include the following:

• Wet floors caused by spills, leaks, recently mopped floors, etc.
• Slippery surfaces, including recently waxed floors
• Missing or misplaced weather mats (at entrances to buildings, for example)
• Littered floors (specifically floors covered with paper products, food products, and other trash)
• And more

Because the hazard is on the floor, it may be very difficult for people to see the hazardous condition and avoid stepping on it and slipping.

Slip and fall accidents could result in many different injuries, which can include the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Neck injuries and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip injuries
• Pelvic injuries
• Knee injuries
• Nerve injuries
• Scrapes and bruises
• And more

Slip and fall injuries can be significant and require extensive treatment, including surgeries and physical therapy, for instance. In addition, slip and falls may result in temporary or permanent disability.

No matter the specific injuries that you or your family sustained in a slip and fall accident, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible.

The state of Nevada follows the principles of premise liability, similar to the state of California. In other words, property owners have the legal duty to keep their premises safe for guests. More specifically, they must maintain a reasonably safe premises and warn guests of known dangers. This duty of care is owed to invitees, which may include hotel guests, casino guests/patrons, shoppers, etc. To preserve this duty of care, property owners (and the management teams that they hire) must routinely inspect their premises to be able to identify and address any hazards or dangerous conditions that could lead to a slip and fall. Even if property owners cannot immediately repair the dangerous conditions, they should warn their guests by making the hazard clear (this may include placing a warning sign, a cone, sectioning off the area to make it inaccessible, etc.).

When a property owner fails to keep their premises safe and a slip and fall accident occurs and a victim suffers injuries, then the property owner could be sued. In addition to property owners, other parties/entities that could be held accountable could include property management companies as well as cleaning/maintenance companies or contractors, for example.

Important Point to Consider: Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Therefore, if the victim is found to be more than 50% at fault for the incident, they cannot recover any damages.

For more information about liability for slip and fall accidents that occur in Vegas, do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible.

Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation for injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident in Vegas. Although every situation is different, some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery may include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Legal expenses

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you and the specific compensation that you could be eligible to receive, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our slip and fall accident lawyers are more than ready to fight for your rights and help you recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our experts must negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will not rest until your claim is resolved and you are fairly compensated.

Yes, even if you are from out of state, you could pursue a claim for a slip and fall accident in Las Vegas, Nevada. In general, the lawsuit must be filed in the state where the incident occurred. If you are from out of state, you should reach out to a lawyer who is licensed to practice law in Nevada. In some cases, claimants can hire a Nevada lawyer who works with a co-counsel in your home-state; this would make pursuing a claim more convenient for you. You can file your claim in Nevada even if all your medical treatment is from your home-state.

Can I request my case be moved from Nevada to California? Yes, you could request that your personal injury lawsuit be moved to your home state. This action refers to the motion to transfer or motion to change venue. Although you can seek this change, its approval is not guaranteed.

For more information about how a California-resident can file a lawsuit for a slip and fall accident that happened in Las Vegas, contact us today!

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. In Nevada, victims of personal injury accidents have up to two years to file their lawsuits. Of course, certain exceptions could apply, which could toll or pause the time limit that applies to your claim. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, contact us today.

If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you after a slip and fall accident at a property in Las Vegas (whether it was a casino, hotel, spa, office, etc.), please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are fully committed to fighting for your rights. To ensure that our team remains accessible to all, our firm offers free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to pursue your claim and fight for your right to compensation. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will not have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure, meaning that you will not be responsible for paying anything if your lawsuit is not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you fight for your rights after a Vegas slip and fall accident.

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