Berkeley Slip and Fall Accident Attorney
Berkeley Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. An individual can slip and fall, or trip and fall, while at a friend's house, dining at a restaurant, working out at the gym or shopping at the local grocery store. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), slip and fall accidents are the second leading cause of accidental injuries and death in the United States. More than 17,0000 Americans suffer a fatal slip and fall accident injury annually, reports Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC also reports, more than one million Americans suffer a slip and fall related injury every year.
If you were on someone else's property and injured yourself because of an unsafe condition on the property, speak to a Berkeley injury attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. We can hold the property owner accountable for failing to keep his or her premises safe. The property owner may be liable for your injuries and any expenses related to your injury. Our Berkeley slip and fall accident attorneys have recovered more than $100 million dollars for clients' damages. Compensation can be obtained for numerous types of damages, including medical bills, lost income due to the inability to work, lost benefits, loss of quality of life, and pain and suffering.
Types of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are typically grouped into three different accident types: trip and fall, step and fall, and slip and fall. Trip and fall accidents occur when an object or impediment in a pathway causes an individual to trip, lose balance and fall. Step and fall accidents typically happen when an individual steps down onto a lower surface, such as stepping off a curb. Step and fall accidents can also occur when the walking surface unexpectedly fails below the individual. Slip and fall accidents are a result of the foot and the floor not connecting. A wet or greasy substance on the floor or an inherently slippery surface can cause a foot to disconnect with a walking surface. Slip and fall accidents can also occur because of falling objects, broken handrails and dimly lit walkways.
Berkeley Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Slip and fall accidents can result in severe injuries, such as:
- Open or closed head injuries
- Complete or incomplete spinal cord injuries
- First, second and third degree burn injuries
- Bacterial infections
- Partial or complete amputation (limb loss) injuries
- Mild, moderate or severe brain injuries
- Compound or simple bone fracture injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Wrongful death.
Estey Bomberger – 24-Hour Availability
The Berkeley slip and fall accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger welcome your call at anytime of the day or night. You can reach our staff 24 hours a day by calling (510) 978-4380. When you call, we will review your case and offer expert legal counsel. You only have one chance at recovering compensation, so talk to one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers today. We will explain how our experience and familiarity with premises liability law, which is the area of law slip and fall accidents fall under, can be used to your advantage.