Can You Still Win a Slip and Fall Case Even if Wet Floor Signs Were Present?
The laws in California require property owners to place Wet Floor signs when there is a liquid spill on the floor or some other slippery condition that cannot be rectified immediately. If they do not put up a sign, or the sign fails to provide sufficient warning to others, the owner may be sued for a slip and fall incident that results from the hazard.
That brings up an important question that people seldom think about: if the owner or someone acting on their behalf (an employee, for example) did place a sign in the location where you fell down, do you still have grounds to file a fall accident injury claim? Believe it or not, there are circumstances where you can sue for a slip and fall, even if there was a Wet Floor sign in the area.
Of course, if you saw the sign and you decided to walk over the area anyway, that would make it difficult to win in a slip and fall lawsuit. However, the following scenarios may allow you to obtain compensation from the owner. To be more specific, there are instances where a sign is not enough to provide adequate warning. Here are some examples to illustrate our point:
- There was poor lighting in the area to where you could not see the sign, or it was not easily visible
- The Wet Floor sign was placed in a way so that it was not clearly visible from your perspective
- There were obstacles in the way that force you to walk through the area of the spill or other slippery condition.
There is no denying that wet floors and slippery substances on the ground are dangerous conditions that can cause severe, debilitating injuries. These conditions must be resolved immediately by property owners, and this is a duty imposed by the state’s premises liability laws. Thus, if you slipped and fell down on someone’s property because of a failure to provide sufficient warning, you would have cause to file a claim and demand compensation from the owner.

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If you had a slip and fall on a wet floor, the state’s premises liability laws allow you to seek a variety of damages that have to do with your monetary losses. Below is a list of the potential damages you can recover if you are eligible for a slip and fall accident claim:
- Medical expenses for doctor’s appointments, emergency room visits, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, etc.
- Lost income, i.e., wages and value of work benefits you lost as a result of recovering from the accident.
- Lost earning potential if you are unable to work or you need to work with restrictions to where you are earning less money
- Pain and suffering and emotional distress (non-economic damages)
- Legal fees – court filing costs and attorney’s fees
- Punitive damages – awarded by a jury if they feel that the negligence exhibited by the defendant was particularly outrageous (gross negligence)
By retaining a skilled fall injury attorney, you can ensure that the evidence to support your case is strong and compelling. Your lawyer will also handle all communications with the insurance company and make sure the settlement you are offered reflects the level of you harm you suffered.
How Much Time Do I have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?The standard deadline for a premises liability claim in California is 2 years of whenever the incident occurred. But there may be exceptions that can change how long you have for a lawsuit, such as falling down and hurting yourself on property that’s owned or operated by the government. This can include a wide variety of properties, such as city office buildings, public schools, and public parks and beaches. If you need to file a slip and fall claim against the government, you only have 6 months from the accident to submit the required paperwork.
This is one of several cases where an exception may be granted, meaning you will have longer than 2 years to sue for a slip and fall accident. Keep in mind, however, that most victims will not meet the requirements to obtain an extension, so the general deadline for a slip and fall case is either 6 months or 2 years, depending on the ownership of the property.
People that were injured in complex, atypical situations often need a second opinion from a lawyer with decades of experience in personal injury claims. Maybe you were told by your lawyer that the settlement offered by the insurance company is the best you can expect, but you believe that your case is worth more. Maybe you’re unhappy with the lack of progress or communication from your attorney and wish to discuss the option of changing lawyers.
Whatever the issue, we are more than happy to offer you a free second opinion consultation. This is a chance to talk to another expert in the field of slip and fall injury claims, without any pressure to leave your current law firm. All you have to do is contact our office and schedule a time to meet with our legal experts.
Representation from a Fall Accident Injury LawyerProving that a property owner failed in their duty of care to you is a complicated matter, but a seasoned premises liability lawyer can make all the difference. The California slip and fall lawyers of DTLA are here to advise you of your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.
There is no out of pocket cost to you as the client, since we take all cases on contingency. We also protect you with the Zero Fee Guarantee, so if we fail to recover your payment, you pay us $0 for the cost of legal services.
For more information on suing for a slip and fall accident, contact us today and schedule a free, no-obligation case review.
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