Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Re: Should I retain an attorney

If you were injured because of the Building owner's negligence (or the negligence of his manager), the owner should pay for your medical expenses, plus any other losses (time off work) and for your pain and suffering. Many owners carry insurance to cover this, but some do not.

An attorney can help you enforce your rights against the owner. Generally, an attorney will take a case like yours on a "contingent fee" basis, meaning that you won't have to pay anything unless and until you get a recovery, and his fee will be a percentage of what you get.

Almost any attorney will meet with you in his office for an initial consultation for free.

Do you trust your building owner to do the right thing and take care of your medical bills? If not, you may need an attorney.

Do you think the owner should pay for your pain and suffering? If so, you probably need an attorney.

Do you want to see a doctor at the building owner's expense? if so, you probably need an attorney.

Did you fall because of the broken step? If so, an attorney can help you recover for your medical expenses, plus any other losses (time off work) and for your pain and suffering. If you just slipped and fell on a perfectly good set of stairs, an honest attorney won't help you go after the owner. However, a good attorney may notice a defect in the stairs that you wouldn't notice.

Bottom line: consult an attorney right away. Make sure he will give you a free consultation. Even if you decide not to hire him, you will learn about your rights and how to protect them.

Re: Should I retain an attorney

Yes you should. It may not be a case, but it should be evaluated as soon as possible.

J. Selik

www.4thelaw.com

Re: Should I retain an attorney

If you were injured, of course. You would probably not bring the action against the manager of the building, but the owner. Respondeat superior!

Re: Should I retain an attorney

It is very important that you take pictures of the steps showing the broken concrete and the fact they are uneven. How long have they been that way? Did you know about them before the accident? Were there other steps that were not broken that were available to use? Have you been to a doctor? If you are injured, you should go to a doctor right away. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in personal injury law.

Re: Should I retain an attorney

You would be well served by obtaining representation. This is a matter for which an experienced hand in legal strategy in needed. Don't try to go through this by yourself, get the results that you deserve. You need medical treatment and an attorney may referr you to a doctor who will treat you on a lien basis. Please call me directly at (619)222-3504

Re: Should I retain an attorney

Always worth a free consultation if you are sufficiently injured--surgery, medical care? Have you been to a doctor, if not, then no need to bother an attorney. Go first for treatment, then call me or any other local PI attorney. Good luck.

Re: Should I retain an attorney

I think it would be a good idea to consult with an attorney who can better advise you if you have a just case or not. Generally, there are two situations in which a property owner may be held liable. One, a property owner may be held liable for damages arising out of a dangerous condition created by the owner. Two, a property owner may also be held liable for a dangerous condition created by a third party and which the owner has notice of and time to remedy or warn of. I hope this helps. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Good luck.