At Jacoby & Meyers, our attorneys believe in holding property owners responsible when serious slip and fall accidents occur due to their failure to keep a premises safe. If you were recently injured in a slip or trip and fall accident anywhere in Fresno, we can help you understand and protect your legal rights.
What Makes Jacoby & Meyers Right for This Case?
- Our law firm has been standing up for the rights of injured slip and fall accident victims throughout California since 1972. We understand how these cases work.
- We have proven our abilities in and out of the courtroom. Our lawyers have collected more than $2 billion in case results for clients, including $1.5 million in a slip and fall claim.
- Our Fresno personal injury attorneys accept all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay us a dime for our services unless we win your slip and fall case.
How Can a Fresno Slip and Fall Lawyer Help You?
Slip and fall accident cases in California can be difficult for injured victims to win. Certain injuries can be hard to prove, for instance, such as soft-tissue damage that does not appear on x-rays. In addition, property insurance companies are experienced in denying claims and minimizing the coverage they offer to clients.
When you hire a slip and fall accident lawyer in Fresno to represent you, you gain an edge during insurance settlement negotiations. Your attorney will communicate with an insurance provider for you to fight for the results that you deserve. You can count on your lawyer to protect your best interests while you focus on healing from your slip and fall injuries.
When Can a Slip and Fall Claim Be Filed in Fresno?
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident that occurred on someone else’s property in Fresno due to a hazardous condition, you may be able to file a civil claim against the owner. A claim is available if the owner or controller negligently allowed the dangerous condition or defect to exist. The following elements are necessary for a valid slip and fall accident claim:
- Duty of care: the property owner had a legal obligation to ensure a reasonably safe premises for lawful visitors (invitees and licensees).
- Hazardous condition: a defect existed on the property that caused the slip and fall, such as wet or slippery floors or a broken staircase.
- Breach of duty: the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition but carelessly failed to fix it or provide adequate warnings.
If the property owner’s failure to maintain a safe premises resulted in damages or compensable losses suffered by an accident victim, a personal injury claim can be brought against the owner in pursuit of financial compensation for these losses. As an injured victim, you may need an attorney to help you prove the required elements of your slip and fall claim.
Request a Free Slip and Fall Case Review in Fresno
Recovering from a slip and fall accident with the compensation you require is easier when you hire an experienced lawyer in Fresno. The attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have been protecting the rights of injured accident victims in California for over 52 years. Find out how we can help you with your specific slip and fall case during a free evaluation. Because you deserve justice.
Our Fresno law office is conveniently located at 516 W Shaw Ave #200, Fresno, CA 93704. Call us at (559) 545-0730 to schedule your case review.
Call or text 888-522-6291 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form