Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Personal Injury - Slip and fall
I was staying at a beach resort in
California, where they drive you to
your cottage and carry your bags.
They show you your room, warn you
about the danger associated with the
fireplace, and there is even a waring
on the in-room menu concerning the
dangers associated with drinking
alcohol.
During the stay, I slightly pulled back
the shower curtain, turned on the
shower, I did notice that there
seemed to be some lines in the
shower, which seemed to be for
traction. Then I stepped into the
shower at the back end and my left
foot slipped up into the air and I
came down hard and hurt my hip
and back. I was in extreme pain, so
it took a while for me to get up.
After I got out of the shower, I
noticed that there was a rubber
shower mat that had been rolled up
in a corner. The bathtub floor
seemed to have some soapy residue.
It seemed that when they cleaned
the bathtub, they (1) did not rise the
surface completely, and (2) they
forgot to lay down the mat.
My question is, Do I have a cause of
action? Will I be able to sue and win?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Personal Injury - Slip and fall
Slip and fall cases can be extremely difficult to win, because of the possible, or probable, contributing negligence of the injured.
I agree with Mr. Roth.
Re: Personal Injury - Slip and fall
Tough case. The first defense will be prove it.
1. That the floor was left soapy wet before you checked in.
2. That the shower mat was not in plain sight.
3. That they were negligent in some way that caused or contributed to your fall or injury.
Some lawyer might take the case as you describe, but it is a long shot at best.
Re: Personal Injury - Slip and fall
In what city were you injured? Had you been drinking? Did you complain to the owner/management? Did you give statement? Do you have a copy of the statement?
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