Bay Area Slip and Fall & Trip and Fall Attorneys
Property owners are required by law to keep their premises safe for passers-by and visitors. This includes sidewalks in residential neighborhoods: the government has a responsibility to keep roadways and sidewalks free of hazards. If the government and private property owners do not keep their premises clear of dangers, and serious injuries result, they can be held liable.
The San Francisco personal injury attorneys of The Dolan Law Firm help people in the California Bay Area with premises liability cases from slip, trip and fall accidents involving:
- Slippery or uneven sidewalks, cobblestones, or pavement
- Potholes
- Steeply sloping driveways
- Slippery floor surfaces or floor coverings from oil, grease, water, liquids, or food on the floor
- Uneven stairs or inadequate stair rails
- Tree roots
- Cords or wires on the ground
- Blocked store aisles
- Bridge construction hazards, including fallen debris
- Unsafe balconies or railings
- Poor lighting
Tripping on Uneven Pavement
Around 60% of slip, trip and fall accidents involve uneven pavement. It's important to know that pedestrians injured on public sidewalks have just six months to file a claim before the statute of limitations expires. Lead attorney Christopher Dolan is the author of several articles on dangerous sidewalks published in legal journals. He regularly lectures on government liability issues and has successfully achieved substantial verdicts and settlements for seriously injured people.
- $2.4 million settlement for a 72-year-old woman who suffered a cervical fracture that led to complete paralysis (quadriplegia) after tripping on uneven sidewalk that was poorly maintained by the city and county of San Francisco.
- $265,000 settlement for a client who suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident in an Antioch supermarket in which dirty aisles were responsible for the fall.
Slip and Fall & Trip and Fall Accidents Cause Serious Injury
The injuries caused by slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be severe, including broken hips, broken wrists and arms, back injuries, head injuries and brain injuries, even death.
Our lawyers seek full and fair compensation for all damages and losses, including immediate and future medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, and lost earning potential. We conduct a thorough investigation and involve experts to help us systematically prepare a case designed for effective presentation to a jury.
Our attorneys have the experience and the resources to successfully represent plaintiffs injured on unsafe property in San Francisco and in the Bay Area communities of Oakland, San Jose, Alameda, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara.
- For more information about slip and fall accidents, visit our Slip and Fall FAQ.
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Contact Our Attorneys
The premises liability accident lawyers of the Dolan Law Firm are dedicated to getting you the best result possible. We do not charge a fee unless we recover damages so you have nothing to lose by talking with a lawyer about your case. Contact the attorneys at Dolan Law.
Evening and weekend appointments are available. We will come to you in your home or the hospital if you are unable to come to us.
