San Pedro-Long Beach Premises Liability Attorney Miriam J. Lebental

Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall: What Is the Difference? When you are injured in a slip-and-fall accident or trip-and-fall accident, the process of seeking compensation for your injuries from a negligent person or company is handled through a premises liability claim. A slip and fall occurs when water, a slippery substance, debris or other type of foreign object causes your feet to slip from underneath you. You would typically fall on your back or side. A trip and fall occurs when your foot hits an object such as a raised portion of sidewalk, loose carpeting or floor tiles. You would typically fall forward. Typical causes: Carpets not properly tacked down Broken sidewalks Protruding floor tiles Spills in common areas of supermarkets, drugstores, malls, restaurants and other shopping areas Poor lighting Broken stairs Worn carpet on stairs Broken handrails Broken banisters Poorly designed pedestrian paths If you have been hurt falling on a property that was not properly maintained, please contact me today for a free consultation.

Landlords, property owners, property managers, attraction and cruise ship operators, and others in control of premises are responsible to provide occupants of and visitors to their properties with a reasonably safe environment.

They must take reasonable steps to maintain their properties and warn people of known hazards. When safety, security and maintenance are overlooked, innocent people can be seriously injured.

I have a practicing personal injury attorney since 1979. My law firm handles premises liability claims for injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents, trip-and-fall accidents and dog bites.

If you or a loved one has been injured, please contact me at the Law Offices of Miriam J. Lebental today, or call (310) 831-8967, to schedule your free consultation.

Have You Been Seriously Injured in a Slip-and-Fall or Trip-and-Fall Accident?

Many people believe that slip-and-fall or slip-and-trip accidents are not very serious. For those that have sustained such an injury, however, the reality is that very serious and painful injuries do occur.

For instance, instinct causes people to brace themselves as they fall, which can have painful results. If you suddenly fall forward and brace yourself, the force impacted on your hands and arms is your entire body weight multiplied by the velocity of the fall. You may experience a fractured wrist or elbow, soft tissue injuries or even broken bones.

My law firm provides experienced legal help to people who have sustained injuries such as the following:

• Broken hips, knees and legs: Be aware that these injuries can also result in you favoring the other side of your body, causing longer-term effects requiring physical therapy.
• Broken arms
• Broken wrists
• Broken elbows
• TOS (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome) and double-crush syndrome of the shoulders
• Facial or tooth injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Back injuries
• Head trauma

Injuries from Dog Bites

Although many people have been bitten by a dog at some point, most do not experience serious injuries. However, dog bites can and do cause painful physical and psychological injuries to adults and children alike. Dog owners are responsible for complying with local leash laws and taking other reasonable steps to keep aggressive dogs away from passersby and guests.

As an experienced personal injury lawyer, I understand the difficulties an injury can bring to your life. I strive to provide each client with efficient, caring help as we seek just compensation for your injuries. Please contact me today to schedule your free consultation.

Law Offices of Miriam J. Lebental

222 West Sixth Street, Suite 1050
San Pedro, CA 90731-3345
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Phone: (310) 831-8967 | Fax: (310) 831-0878

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