Were you injured in a slip and fall accident related to bad weather conditions? Depending on the circumstances of the case, you may be eligible for compensation. Recent heavy rains and winter storms have made for dangerous conditions throughout California. If a property owner fails to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition you might be able to take legal action after an accident.
At The Pollard Firm, A.P.C., our attorneys provide dedicated representation for individuals who have been injured in a slip and fall accident. We are experienced personal injury lawyers who will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve after an accident. Contact our office today to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
According to the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 335.1 a person has two years to file a claim based on personal injury. This means if you are injured in a slip and fall accident that is caused by another person’s negligence, you must file the claim within two years of the date of the accident. While there are limited exceptions, failure to file a claim within the two-year statute of limitations may result in your case being denied or dismissed.
If you are filing a claim against a government agency or entity, you may have even less time to file a claim for damages. It is important to contact a personal injury attorney immediately after the accident to determine how long you have to take legal action and whether you have a valid claim for damages.
In general, California law (Civil Code Section 1714) requires a property owner to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If a property owner is negligent in maintaining their property in a reasonably safe condition or fails to notify a person about a known hazard, they may be held liable.
It can be more challenging to prove liability in a weather-related slip and fall accident. A property owner is not always liable for injuries that are caused by inclement weather, but they may be under certain conditions.
For instance, if rain causes wet floors inside of a retail store, it would be difficult to prove that the property owner caused the dangerous condition. But they may be held legally responsible if they knew of the hazard and failed to remedy it or notify customers of the danger.
The amount of time that you have to report a slip and fall accident may depend on several factors including whether the liable party was a government agency.
Under California Government Code Section 911.2, a person must file a personal injury claim within six months of the date of the accident.
Therefore, you have substantially less time than the normal two-year statute of limitations to file a claim based on a slip and fall accident against a public entity compared to a private party.
Bad weather such as heavy rains can create dangerous conditions in and outside of a business or other location. If you are injured in a slip and fall outside of a store, you may still have the right to file a claim for damages.
In order to determine who you should file a claim against, you will need to know who was responsible for maintaining the property. An experienced slip and fall lawyer can help you ascertain who can be held accountable for your injuries if you were injured by wet conditions outside of a store.
Were you injured in a weather-related slip and fall accident in the Inland Empire? Contact our office to book a free, no-obligation case consultation. Our slip and fall lawyers will work with you to determine whether you should pursue a claim against a potentially liable party. Get the trusted legal counsel you need to get the results you deserve. We proudly serve clients throughout Diamond Bar, San Bernardino, and the surrounding areas.
Were you injured in a slip and fall accident related to bad weather conditions? Depending on the circumstances of the case, you may be eligible for compensation. Recent heavy rains and winter storms have made for dangerous conditions throughout California. If a property owner fails to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition you might be able to take legal action after an accident.
At The Pollard Firm, A.P.C., our attorneys provide dedicated representation for individuals who have been injured in a slip and fall accident. We are experienced personal injury lawyers who will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve after an accident. Contact our office today to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
According to the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 335.1 a person has two years to file a claim based on personal injury. This means if you are injured in a slip and fall accident that is caused by another person’s negligence, you must file the claim within two years of the date of the accident. While there are limited exceptions, failure to file a claim within the two-year statute of limitations may result in your case being denied or dismissed.
If you are filing a claim against a government agency or entity, you may have even less time to file a claim for damages. It is important to contact a personal injury attorney immediately after the accident to determine how long you have to take legal action and whether you have a valid claim for damages.
In general, California law (Civil Code Section 1714) requires a property owner to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If a property owner is negligent in maintaining their property in a reasonably safe condition or fails to notify a person about a known hazard, they may be held liable.
It can be more challenging to prove liability in a weather-related slip and fall accident. A property owner is not always liable for injuries that are caused by inclement weather, but they may be under certain conditions.
For instance, if rain causes wet floors inside of a retail store, it would be difficult to prove that the property owner caused the dangerous condition. But they may be held legally responsible if they knew of the hazard and failed to remedy it or notify customers of the danger.
The amount of time that you have to report a slip and fall accident may depend on several factors including whether the liable party was a government agency.
Under California Government Code Section 911.2, a person must file a personal injury claim within six months of the date of the accident.
Therefore, you have substantially less time than the normal two-year statute of limitations to file a claim based on a slip and fall accident against a public entity compared to a private party.
Bad weather such as heavy rains can create dangerous conditions in and outside of a business or other location. If you are injured in a slip and fall outside of a store, you may still have the right to file a claim for damages.
In order to determine who you should file a claim against, you will need to know who was responsible for maintaining the property. An experienced slip and fall lawyer can help you ascertain who can be held accountable for your injuries if you were injured by wet conditions outside of a store.
Were you injured in a weather-related slip and fall accident in the Inland Empire? Contact our office to book a free, no-obligation case consultation. Our slip and fall lawyers will work with you to determine whether you should pursue a claim against a potentially liable party. Get the trusted legal counsel you need to get the results you deserve. We proudly serve clients throughout Diamond Bar, San Bernardino, and the surrounding areas.
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