WATCH YOU STEP

Serious injuries can occur from a simple slip/trip and fall incident. The most common type that we encounter arise from slipping in the produce department of your local grocery store, walking on the sidewalk and tripping over a raised section of concrete, falling down a stairwell, or stepping into an unexpectant hole. Any one of these events can result in traumatic injuries that may have permanent consequences.

COSTLY MISTAKES

At first blush most people conclude that they are the victims of another’s negligence and therefore seek compensation for their damages. Attorneys are retained on a contingency basis, a claim is presented to an insurance company, and perhaps litigation is commenced if the claim is denied. The cost of litigation can be overwhelming and the client is generally responsible to pay said cost.
 
EXPERIENCE IS PRICELESS

The first thing the insurance adjuster will ask is, Why didn’t the client see the so-called hazard and thereby take precautionary measures to avoid entering the danger zone? We think that is a question we should ask of any potential new client. Contributory negligence, that is, being partly or wholly responsible for failing to pay attention to one’s journey can be a total defense to such an accident. The answer to many of these types of cases is that the client was on a cell phone, perhaps texting or simply distracted for a variety of reasons. On the other hand, if you are paying attention and therefore alert to your surroundings and are still injured from a slip/trip and fall, call the Law Offices of Foroozandeh for a free consultation. If we deem that your case has merit, we will represent you on a contingency basis, that is, there is no fee unless we reach a monetary settlement with the tortfeasor or his or her insurance company. Collectively, we have over 30 years of personal injury experience, both in settling cases on a compromise basis and if need be, jury trials.