How Long Do I Have To File A Slip And Fall Accident Claim?

Most people visit many private and public spaces each day. They leave their homes to go to work and could stop at a coffee shop or restaurant before arriving at their workplace. They also go out to get lunch, stop to shop, or complete errands on the way home, and might stop for an evening meal before returning to the safety of their own house. All of these locations represent places where it is possible to suffer a slip and fall injury incident because someone failed to take the appropriate action and ensure the safety of patrons or guests on their property. It is even possible to slip and fall on a city sidewalk or in a municipal parking structure, resulting in injuries.

When you become the victim of a slip and fall injury incident, your first concern should be your health. It is crucial you seek a medical evaluation to ensure that any injuries are swiftly diagnosed and treated. Unfortunately, the shock of a sudden slip and fall incident often causes the body to produce adrenaline that can mask the pain of many injuries. Only hours or days after the injury incident do you realize that you have sustained harm that is getting worse and worse until you seek medical care. But because you have waited days or even weeks to get treatment, you wonder if you have also lost the opportunity to pursue legal action.

Many injury victims contact Normandie Law Firm to ask how long do I have to file a slip and fall accident claim? They are hoping to get good news and learn that they have an extended time to take action if they learn that they have grounds for a slip and fall accident injury lawsuit. At this point, they are very excited to learn they have a lengthy time to decide if they want to file a slip and fall lawsuit in most instances.

The legal staff at Normandie Law Firm can be reached 24/7 to help you understand the rights of personal injury victims when the owner of a store or property is responsible for your injuries, the expenses they caused, and how to secure any compensation owed to you. In addition, our staff hopes you will take advantage of the generous offer from Normandie Law Firm to meet with an expert slip and fall injury attorney for a free consultation. After you share the details of your slip and fall injury incident, they will explain the legal merit of the case and if you have reason to pursue legal action.

With this valuable information, you can begin to make some crucial choices about filing a slip and fall lawsuit to help you overcome the hardships caused when you suffered the injury incident. But rest assured, these choices are up to you. The only factors you need to consider are what will best meet your immediate and long-term needs. In addition, you are never obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm, even if you decide to file a lawsuit. Our purpose in offering all of this essential information and guidance is only to ensure that slip and fall victims like yourself have the facts and resources to get any compensation that is owed to them for the harm they sustained. But please act quickly; some cases offer more time to file a lawsuit than others.

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Common Slip And Fall Hazards
Most people are amazed at how many slip and fall hazards can be found in their travels each day. They tend to overlook these potential dangers until they become a victim. At that point, they quickly learn to identify these issues and avoid them at all costs:

• Wet floors due to spilled water or other drinks
• Water lines or hoses leaking onto the floor
• Damaged or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures flooding the floor
• Clogged drains cause water to backup into floors
• Wet or saturated floor mats at the entrance to a property
• Missing floor mats at the entrance of a property
• Wet litter and debris on sidewalks or in parking lots
• Small items like sand, rice, or coffee beans that have leaked from packaging onto the floor

Floors that were recently mopped but have no warning sign to alert patrons of the increased risk of a slip and fall incident

If you suffered a slip and fall due to any of these safety hazards, please contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the possibility of a lawsuit to secure any compensation owed to you.

What Is The Responsibility Of Property Owners Regarding Slip And Fall Hazards?
According to premises liability law and duty of care, all public and private property owners are legally obligated to ensure their space is free of common safety issues. They must follow specific maintenance and care guidelines and act promptly to correct any safety issue discovered or reported to them or their staff by a guest to the property. If the owner or staff of a property fail to take the appropriate action to eliminate or correct a slip and fall hazard, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if that negligence is later determined to have caused or contributed to the harm of a guest, the property owner can be liable for the losses and expenses incurred by the victim due to their injuries.

If you feel that your slip and fall injuries could have been caused by negligence or that staff negligence contributed to the situation that caused your injuries, please contact Normandie Law Firm today. Our staff will evaluate your claim and let you know if you have grounds for a slip and fall accident injury lawsuit to cover the cost of your losses and expenses.

What Are Common Slip And Fall Injuries, And Do They Require Medical Treatment?
In some cases, a slip and fall victim is very fortunate and sustains only minor harm. They could have scrapes and bruises from the incident and feel stiff and sore for a few days afterward. Still, seeking a medical evaluation after suffering a slip and fall incident is always advised to ensure you are not seriously injured. Some of the more common slip and fall injuries that require medical care to result in complete healing and recovery include:

• Fractured, broken, or shattered bones
• Dislocated joints or damage to the soft connective tissue of joints
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can often include internal bleeding and damage to internal organs
• Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
• Facial injuries to the delicate skin of the face or the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
• Head injuries that range from a severe concussion or skull fracture to much more harrowing traumatic brain injuries

What Is The Average Slip And Fall Injury Lawsuit Worth?
A slip and fall injury victim needs to understand that no predetermined compensation values are provided to injury victims. Each case is carefully evaluated, and the actual losses and expenses of the victim are used to tabulate the compensation they receive. Working closely with your Normandie Law Firm slip and fall lawyers, you will compile all documentation to confirm the allowable expenses you incurred, which will typically include but are not always limited to:

• All current and estimated future medical costs related to the treatment and rehabilitation of the slip and fall injuries
• The cost of legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your slip and fall injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the slip and fall injury incident
• Your lost income if the slip and fall injuries prevented you from working at your regular job until you made a complete recovery and were medically cleared to return to work

How Long Do I Have To File A Slip And Fall Accident Injury Lawsuit?
The time limit to file any lawsuit is called the Statute of Limitations. The amount of time varies based on the legal material in the case. However, each time limit is strictly enforced. Once the Statute of Limitations expires, the victim loses the right to take legal action in the form of a lawsuit to secure compensation for the losses and expenses created by that incident. It is also critical to know that minimal exceptions to the time limit would provide added time to file a lawsuit once the Statute of Limitations has passed.

In the case of a slip and fall injury incident, victims are given two years from the date of their injuries to file the claim with the court. The only instance that offers less time is when the party at fault is a government entity such as the City of San Diego or Los Angeles County. In these cases, the victim has only six months from the slip and fall incident date to file a claim with the court. Please contact How Long Do I Have To File A Slip And Fall Accident today to discuss your case and how long you have to file your slip and fall claim with the court.

No Added Stress From Legal Fees
When you work with Normandie Law Firm, there is never any added pressure or worry due to upfront legal fees. Our firm only gets paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. In addition, if your slip and fall lawyers fail to win your case and get you the funds needed to cover your costs, you owe Normandie Law Firm nothing for its time and investment in building your case. Please reach out to our staff today to learn more about how long you have to file your slip and fall injury claim.

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