Being the victim of a San Diego slip-and-fall accident on public or private property can feel embarrassing. Chances are the accident was not your fault, so dismiss those feelings of embarrassment.
Due to the fact that a large number of slips and falls in San Diego are not the fault of the victim, a claim may be filed to recover damages. When recovering damages, it is important for the victim to be able to build a strong case.
The best way to begin to build your case is to have solid evidence to support the claims being brought forward. Three pieces of evidence that are essential to building a strong case in the victim’s favor are:
- Eyewitness – An eyewitness will be a great tool in building a strong case. The witness will be able to tell in her own words an account of what occurred before, during, and after the accident. It is important to gather the eyewitness’s name, contact information, and a brief statement of what she saw.
- Photographs – A photograph is hard to dispute. A victim can use a mobile phone to take photos of what caused the accident. Presenting pictures during a claim will give a clear understanding of the environment in which the accident occurred.
- Medical Records – The victim of a slip and fall should always keep well-organized and detailed medical records. This will help to determine how much damage the accident actually caused.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall, know that you are not alone. The experienced San Diego premises liability lawyer Keith J. Stone can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call 888-59-HELP-NOW to schedule a free consultation to discuss your matter.
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Slips and falls are common in the elderly community. Falls are the leading cause of death in people 65 and older. As people get older, bones in the human body lose density and as a result have less resistance to stress and break or fracture easier. This is why hip and pelvis fractures are very common with falls involving elderly people. Also, the elderly tend to have decreased physical activity and do not exercise as much as they used to. With decreased muscle tone and strength, falls are more commona and generally more severe.
Falls usually occur due to a slippery surface, change in elevation, and foreign objects. Foreign objects can be anything that is left on the ground such as a rug or mat. One third of falls that involve the elderly are due to hazards at their own homes.
If someone were to fall in a store as a result of an employee’s negligence, the owner of the store will be found liable. To help avoid falls such as these owners must ensure their store or shop is safe and free of hazards.
Owners should try to forsee slip and fall hazards and take steps to minimize those hazards. Some of the things to look for include:
-There is a presence of handrails
-The lighting is adequate
-If there is a mat, ensure that the edges all lie flat using nonskid tape and that there is nowhere on the mat that is raised and presents a trip or fall hazard.
-There is adequate walking space
-There is walkway routing
-There are no cracks or abrupt edges on the walking surface
Common trip and fall accidents in stores occur when there is a mat or rug on the ground. If there is an incident, usually a corner of the mat was flipped up or wrinkled. If this is the case, then it is considered negligence on the owner’s part and they will be liable. It is the owner’s job to ensure that the store he or she owns that everything in the store is up to code, especially the edges of any mats or rugs.
As for tips to avoid falls including elderly people, the same tips aimed at owners listed above can also apply. In addition people can ensure:
-There are no cords or wires sticking out that somebody may get their foot caught on
-Avoid using floor polish or wax because they are slippery
-Use paint colors that provide a sharp contrast between elevation changes
One of the truly best ways to determine if something is unsafe is just common sense. If it looks dangerous at all, it probably is!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a fall, contact the Law Offices of Keith J. Stone. Keith Stone and his team can assist you in locating appropriate medical services and will provide you with a consultation on your case. They have valuable experience with fall incidents and will give their absolute best effor towards getting you compensation for your injuries
San Diego, Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties including the cities of:
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Keith J. Stone also handles cases originating elsewhere in California and across the USA.
The crash prompted a shutdown of the Coronado Bridge in both directions early Monday.
SAN DIEGO, CA — A suspected drunken driver headed the wrong way on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge crashed her car into two pickup trucks, injuring all three drivers and prompting a shutdown of the bridge in both directions early today.
San Diego resident Briana Rall, 24, was behind the wheel of the eastbound Ford Fusion that collided with a Ford F-150, then struck a Dodge Ram in the westbound lanes near the toll plaza on the Coronado side shortly after 4a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
A SigAlert was subsequently issued. Rall was arrested on suspicion of DUI and taken to UC San Diego Medical Center to be treated for her injuries, CHP Officer Jake Sanchez said.
The driver of the Ford F-150, a 49-year-old San Diego woman, suffered major injuries in the crash and was also taken to UC San Diego Medical Center.
The 27-year-old San Diego man who had been driving the Dodge Ram sustained minor injuries and was taken to the same hospital, Sanchez said.
The bridge was reopened shortly before 6 a.m., according to the CHP.
