Orange County Slip and Fall Lawyer

Orange County Trip and Fall Attorneys

More people are injured in the United States from slip and fall accidents than from any other leading cause of injury. Many of these slip and fall accident victims will be left with severe and long-term injuries. They may suffer ongoing back or neck problems, broken bones, brain damage or even death.

If you or a loved one is injured in a slip and fall incident, in Orange County or elsewhere, you may have legal rights. If someone else created the dangerous condition that led to your fall, you may be able to recover money to compensate you for your injuries. You should consult promptly with an experienced Orange County slip-and-fall attorney, who will advise you of your rights.

Protecting Your Rights after an Orange County Slip and Fall Accident

A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. A store owner may fail to keep aisles clear of debris. A property owner might neglect to warn guests of a hidden hazard. No matter the cause of the slip and fall accident, the victim should act quickly to obtain medical care and preserve legal rights.

• Seek medical care for injuries. A slip and fall injury may seem minor at first, but can later develop into a long-term problem. Back, neck and head injuries, for example, can lead to permanent damage. Internal bleeding that goes undetected can cause serious injury. The slip and fall victim should undergo a medical evaluation as soon after the accident as possible.
• Preserve evidence. After a slip and fall accident, the property owner is likely to remove or repair the hazard. A landowner will fill in a hole or a supermarket will clean up the slippery spill. This will protect others from falling, but it will also eliminate key evidence. For this reason, the victim should take pictures of the accident scene right away. A cell phone camera is all that is needed. The victim should also gather names of any witnesses. If the slip and fall accident was in a store or commercial building, ask the manager to create an accident report.
• Contact an Orange County slip and fall lawyer. The sooner you hire a knowledgeable Orange County slip and fall attorney, the sooner the lawyer can begin to investigate your claim and protect your legal rights.

Lawsuits for Orange County Slip and Fall Injuries

Property owners in Orange County and elsewhere are required by law to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When they fail to do this, they are responsible for compensating those who are injured by dangerous conditions on their property. This is so whether they are commercial or private property owners.

If you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else's property, you may be entitled to recover monetary damages. A slip and fall lawyer will be able to advise you on the types of damages you may be entitled to receive. Generally, damages will include money to compensate the victim for:

• Medical bills.
• Lost income.
• Pain and suffering.
• Costs of home care and assistance.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.
• Punitive damages.

Selecting a Slip and Fall Lawyer in Orange County

When hiring an attorney to represent you in your slip and fall case, you should look for someone with a proven track record in pressing personal injury claims. An experienced Orange County slip and fall attorney will know how to investigate such claims, preserve evidence and negotiate on the victim's behalf with property owners, their insurers and their lawyers.

The Reeves Law Group has been handling Orange County personal injury claims for more than 20 years.  We have thousands of satisfied clients, including many slip and fall victims. For a free consultation about your slip and fall case, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or e-mail us.