SLIP AND FALLS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (airports, government buildings, hospitals, etc.)
The Nghi Lam Law Firm handles slip and fall cases that happen on government property. We fight these cases very aggressively because injuries in slip and fall cases are among some of the worst injuries.
Where Can a Slip and Fall Accident Occur
Slip and fall accidents can occur on any property that invites the public to enter and conduct business. For government property, this includes:
-airports
-parks
-hospitals
-government office buildings (like city hall, social security office, unemployment office, etc.)
What Are Your Next Steps After Slipping and Falling on Government Property?
-Seek immediate medical assistance, if necessary (your health is the most important thing, and getting medical attention also documents your injuries)
-Report the injury to security or an employee, and request a copy of the incident report
-Document your symptoms and any ongoing medical care you receive after the fall. Medical care may include:
-hospital, emergency room, or medical center treatment
-physical therapy
-massage therapy
-therapist or psychologist (visits that relate to your slip and fall case)
-Document (tell the staff at the property and the medical staff) what dangerous condition caused your fall on the property. This includes:
-spilled liquids
-loose floor mats or rugs
-poor lighting
-debris
-wet floors without proper warning signage
-uneven flooring.
Is the Government Liable for My Fall?
Any entity that has property that is open for the public to conduct business has a legal duty to keep their property reasonably safe for people who visit. When employees of a property discover any dangers, they must promptly fix them or take precautions to ensure guests are aware of the unsafe conditions. Because of this duty, an entity is liable after a slip and fall accident when the injured person can prove the property did not take reasonable steps to protect them from the dangerous condition. It is important to document what dangerous condition caused your fall so that we can successfully fight your case.
What Kind of Compensation Are You Entitled To For a Slip and Fall Accident Case?
As is the case with all other types of personal injury cases, you are entitled to:
-pain and suffering
-lost wages and future lost income
-medical costs (including future medical costs)
-loss of services to family
-non-economic damages (like loss of enjoyment of life)
How They Will Try To Blame You for Slipping and Falling
The property management will try to blame you for the fall so that they don’t have to pay you for your injuries. They will attempt to say that you were walking or running in an unsafe manner, that they did not have notice that the floors were slippery, that you were wearing the wrong shoes, or that they actually had proper lighting. Our law firm is aware of these strategies, and we know how to successfully address these defenses so that you get the compensation you deserve for your slip and fall accident case.
Call The Nghi Lam Law Firm About Your Slip And Fall Accident Case
If you were hurt on government property, call us today at 213-235-7969 and speak directly to a lawyer so that we can pursue your slip and fall case. We know that a serious injury can have a detrimental impact on your quality of life. We care about our clients and fight aggressively in court so that they get the compensation and care that they deserve. Our law firm represents personal injury clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County, and everywhere else in all of California. Call us for a free consultation.
