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Do You Believe Any of These 3 Myths About Premises Liability Cases?

Slip and fall cases, also known as premises liability cases, happen every day. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the top cause of injuries and death for elderly Americans is falls. Younger people can be injured as well. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we have helped many clients who have suffered broken bones, head injuries, and other injuries. Keep reading to learn more or just call us now at 909-982-0707 for your free legal consultation.

Myth 1: You Can Always Sue a Business if You Fall on Their Property

This misconception comes from news articles, TV, movies, and old wife’s tales but the truth is that you cannot automatically sue a company just because you fell while on their property. According to California’s premises liability laws, the company in question must have acted negligently in order for a person who slipped and fell to have a case.

Negligence could come in a number of different forms, such as not repairing a broken step, applying an unsafe floor wax, or not notifying the public about non-obvious dangers. If you are not sure if your fall at a business qualifies you for damage compensation, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.

Myth 2: Only Older People Can Be Injured in a Fall

False. As we mentioned above, the elderly are much more likely to face a serious injury or death due to a fall, but it all depends on the specifics of the case. Whether young or old, if a person falls off a balcony that’s ten stories up, they are not likely to survive. A person of any age can slip and fall on a step, hit their head, and suffer a serious injury. Just because older people are more likely to be injured in a fall does not mean they are the only ones who can be.

Myth 3: Slip and Fall Cases Never Lead to Large Settlements

Once again, this is a false myth. There have been a number of famous, multi-million dollar settlements for slip and fall accidents. A person who is injured in a slip and fall accident can potentially sue or otherwise seek compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, disability, and more. The amount that an individual slip and fall case is worth will depend on the seriousness and type of injuries and the evidence.

Call Us Now to Find Out if You Have Cause to File a Claim or Lawsuit After a Fall

If you have suffered a fall, or have lost a loved one who did not survive a slip and fall, then we urge you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now for a free legal consultation. We are standing by to provide you with advice and facts about your case. Call now.