Can Building Code Violations Impact Landlord Liability in California?
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Sidewalk accidents happen far more frequently than you may expect. A Sacramento sidewalk accident lawyer can effectively fight for the compensation an injured party deserves and needs to heal from the physical, emotional, and financial burdens they suffered. The Law Offices of Dale R. Gomes has been helping accident victims throughout the state of California for years, and he is ready to assist you, too. Contact our firm so we can get started.
While both pedestrians and property owners are responsible for obeying the law and acting responsibly at all times, in many cases, sidewalk accidents are caused by the negligence of a property owner. When property owners fail to ensure that their premises are safe for all passersby, the chances of an accident occurring drastically increase. Some of the most common causes of sidewalk accidents include potholes, standing water, debris left on the sidewalk, neglecting to clear weather-related hazards away, uneven pavement, and more. As long as you and your attorney can demonstrate that the property owner knew or should have known about the safety hazard, failed to fix it in a timely manner, and that you were injured and incurred significant damages as a result, you should have a valid premises liability claim.
After sustaining an injury in a slip and fall accident, if you can, it is crucial that you do everything in your power to document exactly what happened. If possible, take the following steps:
Many people wonder if they really need a Sacramento sidewalk accident lawyer when they are injured. If you decide to take legal action against the negligent party, you should absolutely have an attorney on your side. The personal injury claims process is very complex and document-heavy — you should not go it alone. We will ensure that you meet all necessary deadlines and have all of the evidence necessary to prove your claim. Call The Law Offices of Dale R. Gomes today.
The statute of limitations is the deadline by which you will have to file a premises liability claim. Every state has a statute of limitations in place, and California is no exception. The statute of limitations for premises liability claims in California is, generally, two years, which means that in most cases, you will have to file your premises liability claim within two years of the date of your accident. While you may wish to wait to see if your injuries heal on their own, the truth is, the sooner you speak with our firm, the better.
Do not let an injury sustained due to no fault of your own go unnoticed. For decades, our Sacramento sidewalk accident lawyer has worked to help slip and fall accident victims recover the compensation they require to heal, and he is ready to do the same for you. Contact our firm today so we can schedule your initial consultation and begin the claims process.
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