Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

I slipped and fell down some outside stairs at a ladies house that were kinds wet/damp from the previous nights rain. This slip was at about 10am and when I fell it caused me to BREAK my fibula bone clean in two! The stairs appear safe and( handrails, level, correct spacing, etc) they are made of bricks. They don't have a rough texture it's actually a little smooth. The front edge or leading edge has a radius edge. As I was walking down from the top, as I got to the second step down my left foot slipped on the curved bull nose type edge of the brick partly due to the damp conditions and I heard two pops. End result broken ankle and out of work for 3 months (I'm a mechanic). the insurance com


Asked on 10/14/11, 8:04 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

You need to contact an experienced attorney who will refer you to appropriate doctors for treatments immediately. Feel free to call us at 231.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 10/15/11, 12:38 pm
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

My law firm handles slip and fall / trip and fall cases all over the state of California. You can read about these cases at http://www.slip-and-fall.net. If you want to discuss your case, you may call me for a free consultation at 800-816-1529 x. 1.

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Answered on 10/16/11, 3:29 am
Robert Worth Robert J. Worth , Professional Law Corporation

I have handled slip and falls on stairs in particular and I have one that occurred at a retail store. Feel free to contact me if you are interested. The owner has a duty to make sure the steps are not slippery and non-skid strips are cheep to install. I hope this helps. R. Worth (818) 222-2433

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Answered on 10/17/11, 6:16 pm


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