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Slip and Fall Attorney
Los Angeles Slip and Fall Attorney
In general terms, "slip and fall" accidents refer to situations where a person is injured by slipping, or tripping, and falling due to a dangerous condition on the premises. Such falls can happen inside or outside a building, and can be caused by such conditions like bad flooring, wet floors, poorly lighted steps, or in the case of outdoor accidents, weather-related or hidden hazards. A crack or pothole, of example, can be the cause of a slip and fall in a parking lot.
From a legal standpoint, slip and fall injuries differ significantly from other accidents in an important manner: the conditions that caused a slip and fall injury can much more easily and quickly be "cleaned up" or "lost" than can the physical evidence resulting from other incident. Hence, if you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you should act quickly.
If You Are Injured in a Slip & Fall Incident
If you have been injured in a slip and fall incident, you should try to determine what made you fall and if it could have been anticipated and prevented. If anyone saw you fall, be sure you get the names and addresses of all witnesses. Try to note the conditions in the area – was the lighting poor, was there some substance that made you slip.
If you did slip because of something on the floor, try to obtain a sample. Also, try to get pictures of the area - if you can take pictures with your cell phone, do so right away!!! Report any such accident to the manager or owner and insist that they make a record of it. It is your responsibility to prove that a hazard existed and that it was the cause of your accident.
At the Law Offices of Davar Danialpour & Associates, our attorneys have the required experience for handling slip and fall incidents, i.e., slips on food and foreign substances in restaurants and supermarkets, trips over badly aligned sidewalk edges and other dangerous surfaces, and falls down stairs that are in poor condition and/or not built to code. Any attorney whom you may select to handle a slip and fall case for you should have extensive experience handling these different types of incidents, because each will have unique aspects that must be adequately proven in order to resolve your case.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a slip and fall accident, and would like to discuss your legal options, call us at (310) 444-0055 to set up a FREE consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available for your convenience.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is designed solely for general purposes. The information on this page and associated pages are not intended to be legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship. Consult with an attorney before making any legal decision as your individual circumstances may vary. | 
