Alameda County Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Alameda County Slip and Fall Accidents
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), slip and fall accidents injure millions every year and contribute to the deaths of more than 17,000 individuals annually. Slip and fall accidents are usually the result of inadequate property maintenance, such as cracks in the walking surface, obstacles in walkways, inherently slippery tiles, tears in the carpet, loose gravel, broken handrails, wet walking surfaces, insufficient lighting or unmarked construction zones.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, the Alameda County personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger can help you prove a property owner, tenant or property manager acted negligently or carelessly and is therefore, accountable for your injuries. We recommend that you do not discuss the accident or your injury with anyone but local law enforcement and one of our Alameda County slip and fall accident attorneys. The property owner's insurance company may try to get a statement from you or offer you a settlement, but do not give them any statements or accept any offers. We will make sure you receive a full and fair settlement for any expenses the accident and injury may have incurred. Compensation may be recovered for medical bills, lost wages, physical pain and emotional anguish.
Alameda County Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Slip and fall accident injuries can vary depending on the type of slip and fall. The most common type of slip and fall is a same-level fall. Same level falls can result in hip injuries, bone fracture injuries, spinal cord injuries, herniated disc injuries and contusions. Elevated falls, in which a victim falls from a higher level (most elevated falls are less than 10 feet from the floor), can result in head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, blunt trauma injuries, neck injuries, cuts, scrapes and bruises.
Where Can a Slip and Fall Accident Occur?
Slip and fall accidents can take place at many different locations, including:
- Grocery store
- Retail store
- Church
- Bank
- Movie theater
- Shopping mall
- Private home
- Parking garage
- Amusement park
- Public or private sidewalk
- Public or private street
- Government building
- Office
- Public pool
- Gym
- Restaurant
- School.
Estey Bomberger – More than 70 Years Legal Experience
The Alameda County slip and fall accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger have more than 70 years combined legal experience. Our experience and dedication to our clients has garnered us recognition from local and national media, including CNN News, Fox News, the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times and the San Diego Union Tribune. Our firm has also been selected a 2010 Super Lawyers. This is the third year in a row we have been selected for a Super Lawyers designation, of which less than five percent of United States attorneys are chosen.
To Discuss Your Case Call (510) 978-4380
Every potential client is given a free case consultation at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. Call (510) 978-4380 and one of our Alameda County slip and fall accident lawyers will take your call. During your consultation, our lawyer will assess the circumstances surrounding your case and determine if filing a personal injury claim is within your best interest. With 24-hour availability, there is no time that an Alameda County personal injury lawyer cannot be reached.