Category Archives: Slip and Fall Injury
How to Obtain Evidence in a Slip and Fall Case
If you have been injured in a fall accident, you may be eligible for a settlement or monetary award if someone else was negligent. The Riverside slip and fall attorneys at Heiting & Irwin can fight for your legal right to full compensation. Like any personal injury case, a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall claim is… Read More »
WATCH YOUR STEP! THE LAW WON’T PROTECT YOU!
It seems as though it is getting harder and harder to prevail in a premises liability/dangerous condition of public property type of case in California, with the judiciary seemingly expanding the application of the exceptions and exemptions to liability in favor of Defendants, many of whom are arguably better suited to bear the cost… Read More »
Steps to Take if You Slip and Fall in a Retail Store
Slipping, tripping, and falling in a retail store can be much more serious than it sounds. You could suffer from a severe injury under certain conditions and end up needing extensive medical care in order to recover. If you take certain steps if you fall in a retail store, then you’ll be much more… Read More »
SIDEWALK DANGERS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY TRIP AND FALL?
As a City ages, and its trees mature, a common problem that can arise upon public sidewalks is a lift or protrusion to some portion of the slab that can cause or contribute to a fall incident. Many times, roots from nearby trees are to blame, but there are many other possible causes including… Read More »
WHAT MAKES A GOOD SLIP AND FALL CASE?
A “slip and fall” case is a situation where someone claims that they were injured because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. Many times, these incidents occur at public places, such as parks, on sidewalks or walkways, and at grocery and other retail stores. They do not have to involve an actual… Read More »
Slips and Falls in Retail Stores
Falls are the most common reason people visit an emergency room. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for more than 8 million emergency room visits annually, making up 21.3% of overall visits. Slips and causing falls account for more than 1 million visits (12% of total falls). Slip and falls can… Read More »
Personal Injury Law: Important Facts to Know About Slip and Fall Incidents
Slip and fall incidents are some of the most usual causes of injuries in the state of California and the nation. Generally, most individuals will not understand the severe complications from a slip and fall incident and the injuries associated with it until they have been personally affected by the event. Moreover, many people… Read More »
Filing a Lawsuit After a Slip and Fall Accident in the State of California
In the State of California, slip and fall accidents are considered premises liability accidents. It is important to recognize, however, that not every fall will lead to a slip and fall liability. This means that in order to file a successful lawsuit, a defendant’s negligence needs to have contributed to the fall.. In order… Read More »
Slip & Falls – Not So Simple
We regularly get calls from potential clients who have slipped and/or fallen inside a supermarket or other type of store. Many callers assume that, because they injured themselves in a store, the store is liable. This is not the case. A store owner is not the insurer of its patrons’ personal safety, but does… Read More »
Work-Related Injuries in Moreno Valley’s Booming Warehouse-Driven Economy
Moreno Valley is undisputedly one of Inland Empire’s fastest growing economies. With the rise of warehouse facilities across the city, there is a demand for skilled laborers. Due to their very nature, warehouse industry jobs require both body strength and high levels of concentration. Many warehouse environments are commonly dangerous workplaces. Warehouse employees, frequently… Read More »
