If you’ve suffered an injury from a slip and fall anywhere in California, you’ll want to learn about your rights and what you can do to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. It’s important to understand that you can’t take on the insurance company alone, so you’ll want to hire an attorney.

While it’s easy to assume that you’re at fault, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, you can hold the property owner responsible. However, you need to show that the fall was a result of negligence. To prove negligence, you’ll need to prove that the property owner knew or should have known about hazardous conditions on the property. You’ll also need to document your injuries so that you have a strong case.

One of the best ways to prove that a particular object caused a fall is to photograph it. You’ll want to capture details about the object that you fell on, the foot that stepped first, and the area around your body. These aren’t the only details you’ll need, but they’re the most useful.

Another piece of evidence you’ll need is a written report. Most businesses have accident reporting systems in place. Ask for a copy of the report and keep a copy of yours. Then, if you get an offer from the insurance company, don’t accept it until you’ve been consulted by an attorney.

A lot of people think that they can simply go up to an insurance adjuster and negotiate a claim, but most do not. Insurance companies are trained to pay out as little as possible. They focus on their profits, not yours. So they’ll try to convince you that you’re at fault for your fall.

Before you leave the scene, you’ll need to gather some evidence. Some stores have cameras that can help you record the event. Others, such as hotels, may have no such facility. If you’re staying at a hotel, you might be able to find a manager. You can also call the Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez at 800-816-1529 to discuss the incident. You can also download our California Accident App here to fully document your accident.

Besides medical records, you’ll also need to gather information about the location where the fall occurred. Photographing the area can help you prove that the hazard was dangerous, even if it didn’t happen at that exact moment. Also, you might want to ask the person who saw you fall for his or her contact information.

Other evidence you can collect will include photos of your clothing and shoes. These can be helpful in proving that the property owner failed to clean up hazardous conditions. Additionally, you should take photographs of your casts and bandages. Finally, you should also keep a receipt for your expenses. This is especially important in a personal injury case, because it can be difficult to estimate your future medical costs.

Although it can be a challenge, obtaining the information you need to make a successful personal injury claim is a worthwhile pursuit. In most cases, it’s necessary to hire an attorney to get maximum compensation for your slip and fall accident case.

By California Slip and Fall Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez
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Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., is a top rated, nationally recognized Senior Attorney at Law, and the founder of The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates, a California personal injury law firm. He is the proud father of two adult daughters, and four grandchildren. Mr. Fernandez is an aggressive trial lawyer who has almost 3 decades of experience handling Personal Injury, and other types of legal matters, throughout the State of California. Mr. Fernandez has been made a member of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He was also named one of the 10 Best by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for the year 2016-2017. He handles cases which include but are no limited to: car, bus, and other motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, trip and fall, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, and physical torts such as assault and battery, wrongful death, and many other types of personal injury and civil litigation cases. Being an avid motorcycle rider himself, Mr. Fernandez is intimately familiar with the special problems related to motorcycle accidents. Mr. Fernandez has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases over the years. He has also handled many types of premises liability cases, (slip and fall, trip and fall, etc.) which are known as in the personal injury world as the most difficult types of personal injury cases to litigate. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree from The University of La Verne College of Law, and is licensed to practice law in the State of California by the California Supreme Court. Mr. Fernandez has also been admitted to practice law before The United States Federal Court, Central District, The United States Federal Court, Eastern District, and The United States Federal Court, Northern District. Mr. Fernandez is or has been a member of The California State Bar, The American Bar Association, The Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Norman Gregory Fernandez is a past member of the American Bar Association Advisory Panel. Norman Gregory Fernandez was asked to speak at the Sandra Day O’Conner School of Law, at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, by the American Bar Association’s “Legal Rebel’s” project, on April 6, 2011. Mr. Fernandez was asked by the American Bar Association to speak at their annual convention on August 5, 2010, in San Francisco, California. He has been in the media and in legal publications. Attorney Fernandez was featured in NBC News, CBS News, and Fox News in November, 2021. Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., appeared on CBS News on July 18, 2013 An article about Norman Gregory Fernandez appears in the American Bar Association Journal magazine, February 1, 2011. Mr. Fernandez appeared on NBC news on October 19, 2010. Norman Gregory Fernandez was interviewed and quoted in the Press Enterprise newspaper on August 24, 2010. Mr. Fernandez appears in the American Bar Association online Journal, August 5, 2010. Norman Gregory Fernandez was mentioned in a Los Angeles Times article on May 5, 2009. Norman Gregory Fernandez was featured in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, March 3-16, 2008 edition. Mr. Fernandez wrote a legal article that was published in The Reporter, a general circulation publication based in Long Beach, CA, December 12, 2008. An Interview of Norman Gregory Fernandez appears in the January 2001, edition of Managing Partner Magazine. An extensive interview of Mr. Fernandez was published in the January 2000 issue of California Lawyer Magazine. Mr. Fernandez was quoted in the December/ January 2000 issue of Law Office Computing. Mr. Fernandez wrote an article which was published in the April/ May 1999 issue of Law Office Computing Magazine. An article was written about Mr. Fernandez which was published in the May 1999 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine. Avvo, a premier attorney rating service has given Mr. Fernandez a perfect 10 out of 10 rating. Mr. Fernandez is an aggressive lawyer who enjoys getting results for his clients. He can be reached at 800-816-1529.

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