Floor mats and floor guards are used to protect floors from damage, whether they’re made of wood, tiles, or covered in carpet. They also keep people from slipping on the floor, which can happen in any type of private or commercial property. However, these objects can also be the cause of trip accidents in many places, including stores, offices, apartment complexes and other commercial buildings, as well as people’s homes. Furthermore, these cases are of high value, as fall accidents typically result in serious injuries.
If you sustained injuries from a trip and fall accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for the harm you suffered. Our attorneys can represent you in a trip and fall accident claim and bring you the settlement you deserve. Contact our office and schedule a free review with a California fall accident injury lawyer.
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Common Trip and Fall Injuries
The blunt force trauma from falling down without warning can have severe consequences on your body. Take a look at the following injuries that we commonly see among trip and fall injury victims:
- Broken bones and fractures in the ribs, tailbone, hip, ankles, shoulders, and knees
- Soft tissue injuries (ligament and muscle tears)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Deep cuts and punctures marks
- Injury to the neck or spinal cord
- Back injuries, such as pinched nerves and herniated disc
- Nerve damage that can lead to paralysis
- Dislocated joints in the elbows, shoulder, and knees
- Chronic pain from an injury or from a surgical procedure after your accident
Even if you don’t feel that bad after your accident, please see a doctor right away. Some injuries take days or weeks to appear, and by that point, you may have permanent complications from waiting too long to seek medical care. You will also need medical evidence of bodily harm in order to pursue a trip and fall from a floor mat injury claim, which we can assist you with here at our law firm.
Can I Sue if I Fell from Tripping over a Floor Mat or Floor Guard?
Yes, you can sue for a trip and fall due to a floor mat if the owner of the property failed to take precautions to prevent injury to others. This is a property owner’s legal obligation under the law of premises liability. Essentially, owners must exercise reasonable care to keep guests and visitors safe while they are on the premises. For example, they have a duty to make sure the floor mats are secured / fastened to the ground so as to prevent slippage. This is very important in places like entryways, where people are walking in and out, and causing the mats to bunch up or move around.
Raised mats or ones that are crumpling can cause people to trip as well, especially if their view is obstructed by chairs, carts, store displays, and other objects. It’s also worth noting that people normally look forward as they walk, instead of looking down. Thus, business and private property owners have a duty to keep the floors free of trip and fall hazards. These include not only floor mats, but floor guards, floor scale bump guards, and floor protector rolls, which can also have curled up edges and bunched up areas that people trip over.
For more information on your rights and legal options, contact the trip and fall from a floor mat lawyers of Normandie Law Firm.
Workplace Injury from Tripping over a Floor Mat
Trip and falls are a very common source of injury at workplaces, whether you work outdoors or in an office building. Proving that someone is liable for your accident is not necessary for a workplace injury case. As long as you were injured within the course of your job duties, you are entitled to workers’ compensation from the state.
Please speak to your employer right away, as you will need their help to initiate a workplace accident claim with the insurance company. Aside from workers’ compensation benefits, you may have grounds to sue a third party, like a property owner or manufacturer or the floor guard or floor mat. This is particularly relevant for workers like delivery drivers, house cleaners, and repair technicians.
To discuss your available legal options, call us today and schedule a free case evaluation if you were injured from a trip and fall from a floor mat at work.
Case Value of a Trip and Fall Lawsuit
Trip and fall and slip and fall lawsuits are typically high value cases, and the majority of settlements range from $125,000 to $3,000,000 and above. The impact of your injuries on your health, career, and interpersonal relationships is the biggest factor in settlement values. But there are many other issues that must be examined before we can derive an approximate amount to ask for on your behalf. Keep in mind that you are owed more than your medical expenses. Here are some other monetary damages you may qualify to receive:
- Lifetime care costs for severe / disabling injuries
- Lost wages, including future lost wages if you lose the ability to work
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage
- Cost of legal fees
- Punitive damages
How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
If you are seeking damages from a personal injury claim, you have 2 years from the time you are injured to take action against the responsible party. But the statute of limitations is different if you had a trip and fall at work. Workplace accidents must be reported to your employer within 30 days, and the claim itself needs to be filed within one year from the incident date. Now, if you are eligible for a lawsuit on top of that, you would have 2 years to sue the liable individual or entity.
Make sure to speak with a trip and fall lawyer as soon as possible, as you don’t want to exceed the deadline for your lawsuit. This will likely invalidate your right to a lawsuit, unless you have exceptional circumstances that will need to be approved by the court. Contact us today so that we can help you initiate the process for a trip and fall from a floor mat accident claim.
What’s the Average Timeframe to Settle these Cases?
The amount of time to reach a settlement depends on many factors, including the type of entity you are suing and the amount of damages you are asking for. Claims against commercial properties generally take longer than those against homeowners. While it often takes a few months to settle trip and fall cases on private residences, those at commercial buildings can take around 6 to 10 months on average. However, these companies can be very resistant when it comes to admitting liability for an accident, especially if your case is worth 6 to 7 figures. Based on their level of resistance, the resolution process for a fall accident injury case may be two years or longer.
Second Opinion from an Experienced Trip and Fall Attorney
Do you believe that your case is headed in the wrong direction? Are you frustrated by the lack of progress towards a settlement? Does it seem like your attorney is lacking the time and experience to handle your claim? It’s important to discuss these problems with another attorney as soon as possible, before they cause irreversible damage to your case. That’s why we invite you to contact us for a free second opinion. This is a consultation where you can receive guidance on your legal options from a lawyer with experience in trip and fall injury cases. To schedule a free second opinion, simply give us a call at your earliest convenience.
Contact Our Law Firm Today
Falling down may seem like an ordinary event, but tripping over a floor mat or floor guard can leave you with serious injuries that may never fully heal. That’s why it’s essential to meet with a lawyer that can take action against the parties that were negligent in their duty of care to you.
When you contact us, you will receive a free consultation with a seasoned trip and fall from a floor mat lawsuit attorney. This way, you can learn about your legal rights and how to obtain compensation for your injuries. If a lawsuit is the right path for you, we charge $0 upfront under the Zero Fee Guarantee. All our payments come from the defendant at the same time you receive your settlement check. That means the only way we receive payment is by winning your case.
Contact the personal injury lawyers of Normandie and schedule a time to speak with us if you were injured from tripping over a floor mat or floor guard.
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