Orange County Trip and Fall Lawyer

In some cases, people get up and go home thinking they’re fine, but wake up the next morning to discover that their injuries are much more severe than they realized. The statute of limitations to file a claim for a trip and fall accident in California is two years, and a claim against a municipality must be filed within six months, so there’s still plenty of time to sue the responsible parties, but the case won’t be as strong if the proper steps weren’t taken right after the accident. If you trip and fall on somebody’s property, it’s important to report the accident to the owner or their representative. For example, if you fall in a store, tell them you’d like to file a written report and ask for a copy. Take pictures of the scene of the accident that shows exactly where you fell and the dangerous condition that caused it. If a store employee or patron witnessed the accident and/or helped you get up, be sure to get their full name and contact information. All of this information will be useful to your premises liability lawyer should you have a case. It’s also a good idea to request an ambulance to come to the scene to take you to the emergency room. An ambulance report will be evidence of where and when the accident happened, and that you were injured. Be sure to complain about all of your injuries when you get to the emergency room.

Compensation For Trip and Fall Accidents

If you’re injured in a trip and fall accident, you’re entitled to sue the responsible parties for compensation for your tangible and intangible losses. Your tangible losses are the cost of your:

• Ambulance and Hospital Treatment;
• Doctors;
• Testing;
• Therapy;
• Home Health Care;
• Residential Care;
• Prosthetics;
• Accommodations for your home and vehicle;
• Travel costs to see doctors and
• Other out-of-pocket expenses caused by your injuries.

In addition to being reimbursed for your expenses, you’re also entitled to collect compensation for your lost earnings and lost earning capacity if your injuries cause you to be permanently disabled or to work in a lower-paying profession. If you’re a business owner, you can collect compensation for lost income for your business and/or the cost of hiring somebody to replace the services you can no longer perform for the business. You are also entitled to collect compensation for the intangible impact of your injuries on your life. California has no cap on damages for trip and fall cases, so it’s possible to collect quite substantial monetary damages for:

• Pain and Suffering;
• Emotional Distress;
• Disfigurement;
• Humiliation and
• Loss of companionship.

The best way to know what types of damages you’re likely to collect is to speak to an experienced Orange County trip and fall attorney. The Text Kevin Accident Attorneys is the leading personal injury law firm in Orange County, offering free consultations to new clients. Call (888) 965-3827 to schedule an appointment.