Slip and Fall Attorney Montrose, CA
Slip and fall accidents can lead to unexpected injuries that disrupt your life, affecting your ability to work, care for your family, and enjoy daily activities. Often, these accidents happen due to unsafe conditions on another person’s property, where owners or managers failed to maintain a safe environment. If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall, Abkarian & Associates is ready to help you pursue compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and any financial burdens caused by the accident.
What Causes Slip and Fall Accidents?
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere—grocery stores, sidewalks, apartment buildings, restaurants, or even at a friend’s home. Common causes include:
- Wet or Slippery Floors: Spills, leaks, or recently mopped floors that are not marked can lead to falls.
- Poor Lighting: Inadequate lighting makes it hard to see potential hazards, increasing the risk of falls.
- Uneven Surfaces: Cracked sidewalks, torn carpeting, or loose floorboards create tripping hazards.
- Cluttered Walkways: Objects or debris left in pathways can cause someone to trip and fall.
- Broken Stairs or Railings: Damaged stairs or handrails can cause serious accidents
Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe and alerting visitors to potential hazards. If they neglect these duties, they may be held liable for accidents that occur.
How We Prove Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases
In order to seek compensation for a slip and fall injury, we need to establish that the property owner or manager was negligent. This involves showing that:
- A Hazard Existed: There was a dangerous condition on the property that could cause harm.
- The Property Owner Knew or Should Have Known About the Hazard: The owner was aware, or should have been aware, of the unsafe condition.
- The Hazard Was Not Addressed: The property owner failed to fix, block off, or warn visitors about the hazard.
- The Hazard Led Directly to Your Injury: We must demonstrate a clear link between the hazard and your injury.
Our experienced attorneys investigate each case thoroughly, collecting evidence such as surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements to build a strong claim.
