Common Causes of Slip and Falls

It might sound surprising, but with over 1 million people visiting emergency rooms due to slip and fall injuries each year, falls are the leading cause of personal injury accidents in the country, and the San Fernando Valley is certainly no stranger to these often serious accidents. While some related injuries can be minor, such…

Slip and Fall Accidents in the San Fernando Valley

Thousands of people are injured each year in San Fernando Valley in “slip and fall accidents,” which may be caused by slipping or tripping on uneven ground, a wet floor, or on unstable stairs.  Who is at fault?  Property owners are required to act carefully so that the fall was not likely to happen, and…

Partial Negligence and Financial Recovery in Slip and Falls

No one expects to have a slip and fall or trip and fall accident but unfortunately, these types of accidents can happen anywhere: in the grocery store, at home, or at work, to name a few places.  Anything from debris to uneven and wet flooring can create the perfect storm for this kind of injury.…

Slip and Fall Accidents During the Holidays

Even though thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents and it might seem obvious to you, if this happened to you or a loved one, that the person responsible for taking care of the premises was at fault, sometimes proving liability is not that clear cut. Each year, countless individuals are injured,…