At Callahan & Blaine, our 29-lawyer team understands every slip-and-fall case is unique, and we dig deep to uncover the underlying causes of your injury. With over 40 years as a firm and a reputation for securing multi-million dollar verdicts, we are equipped to take on powerful property owners and their insurance companies, ensuring that you are not left footing the bill for someone else’s negligence.
How to Prove Fault in a Newport Beach Slip-and-Fall Accident Claim
As the victim of a slip-and-fall accident caused by another party’s negligence, you have the right to file a claim. However, it is important to note that you carry the burden of proof. This means your claim must prove the following points:
- Duty of Care: The liable party owed you a duty to care for your safety and keep their premises safe.
- Breach of Duty: They breached this duty by failing to maintain their property and warn you about potential dangers.
- Direct Causation: This negligence directly caused your injuries.
- Damages: Your injuries resulted in physical, emotional, and financial damages.
At Callahan & Blaine, our trusted Newport Beach personal injury lawyers work hard to prove these points by conducting a thorough investigation and collecting evidence, such as witness statements, medical records, surveillance footage, photos, inspection records, cell phone records, and emails. The liable party, their insurance company, and their legal team will do everything possible to fight your claim, so it is essential to have Callahan & Blaine by your side to advocate for your rights and hold the at-fault party accountable.
Potentially Recoverable Damages After a Slip-and-Fall Accident in California
If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property due to someone else’s negligence, your injuries can have a physical, emotional, and financial impact on your life, all of which deserve recognition and compensation. Depending on the severity of your injuries and the unique details of your claim, you may recover the following damages:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Ambulance ride
- Physical therapy
- Caregiving services
- Home modifications
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Reduced quality of life
In some slip-and-fall cases, multiple parties, including the injured victim, share responsibility. If this is true for you, you may still recover damages with California’s pure comparative negligence law. This system assigns each party a percentage of fault, which gets deducted from their respective damages. For example, if you are 20% at fault for your slip-and-fall accident, and your claim is worth $200,000, you will receive $160,000.
Our knowledgeable lawyers at Callahan & Blaine understand this system, how to calculate your claim’s value accurately, and how to fight for the compensation you deserve using innovative and nuanced strategies. We have a proven track record of success handling high-value and complex personal injury claims, so you can trust us to negotiate for a fair settlement.
How Can a Lawyer Help With Your Newport Beach Slip-and-Fall Accident Claim?
Dealing with insurance companies and the legal process after suffering injuries in a slip-and-fall accident can be overwhelming, but with the support of Callahan & Blaine, you do not have to handle it alone. Having our robust team by your side can make a major difference in your claim in the following ways:
- Comprehensive Support: We manage every aspect of your claim, from investigation and evidence collection to negotiation and litigation if necessary. With these comprehensive services, you can focus on recovery.
- Insurance Knowledge: Our managing partner, Edward Susolik, has handled over 1,500 mediations in the last 33 years, making him one of the nation’s leading insurance experts. This extensive knowledge and experience position us to stand up to insurance companies with strong tactics and negotiation strategies.
- Record-Breaking Results: With our top-notch services and commitment to excellence, we have achieved record-breaking results for our clients, including the largest personal injury verdict in U.S. history, worth $50 million.
- Trial Experience: At our core, we are trial lawyers with decades of experience, so if your claim needs to go to court, you can trust us to negotiate and present your case to a judge and jury on your behalf.
At Callahan & Blaine, we are devoted to service and achieving outstanding results, giving us a reputation that speaks for itself. Moreover, we work efficiently to file your claim within California’s two-year statute of limitations so you can take full advantage of your opportunity to pursue compensation while focusing on making a stress-free recovery.
Contact the Experienced Newport Beach Slip-and-Fall Accident Lawyers at Callahan & Blaine Today
If you have suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall accident in Newport Beach, do not wait to seek legal help. At Callahan & Blaine, our experienced team of personal injury attorneys is ready to guide you through the legal process, help you understand your rights, and aggressively pursue compensation for your injuries. With over 40 years of experience, a proven record of multi-million dollar settlements, and trial lawyers who have consistently secured landmark verdicts, we are equipped to handle even the most complex cases.
To discuss your slip-and-fall accident case, call Callahan & Blaine today at (714) 241-4444 or visit our contact form to schedule a consultation. Let us help you take the next step toward justice and recovery.
