Slip and fall incidents account for approximately 15 percent of all accidental deaths that occur in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Slip and fall injuries represent the second most common type of injury, second only to those caused by automobile accidents. These statistics hold true across the state of California, including in the San Mateo area.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you need to understand your legal rights and interests. This includes your right to retain experienced slip and fall attorneys to represent these interests.
Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries
Potential compensation in a slip and fall case are governed by the facts surrounding the accident coupled with the nature and extent of the injuries you sustain. With that noted, slip and fall injury attorneys typically fight on behalf of their clients to obtain compensation, that includes:- Medical Bills and Expenses
- Pain and Suffering
- Lost Wages
- Permanent Injuries
- Permanent Disability
- Permanent Disfigurement
- Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress