Truck Accidents and the Effects of Fatigue
From the moment a customer drives into the parking lot or walks through the door, business and store owners in California are held to high standards regarding public safety. Known building design or structural defects and temporary hazards should be repaired or well-marked to warn the public of a potential hazard. Despite some of the strongest premises liability laws in the nation, though, thousands of people are hurt each year in slip-and-fall accidents or because of dangerous conditions on business property throughout California and the Western United States. If you sustained an injury in a business or store, contact our seasoned personal injury lawyers for help.
Not every accident on a retail or business property is a case of property owner negligence. But if you suffered an injury because of a safety hazard you feel should have been repaired, removed, or marked off from public access, you may have a claim for financial damages. Our seasoned business & store injury lawyers are dedicated to fighting for accident victims, and we stand ready to fight for the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled.
Injuries in businesses and stores can occur for a wide range of reasons, but some of the most common include the following:
To recover compensation for an injury sustained in a business or store, you’ll have to gather and present evidence to prove you were injured due to another party’s negligence. As long as you can satisfy the burden of proof, you should receive compensation to help cover the following:
At Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP, in Oakland and Los Angeles, we provide knowledgeable, effective representation for people seeking damages from retail stores and business owners following an accident on their commercial properties.
Since we opened our doors in 1926, people have turned to us with confidence. We thoroughly investigate the causes of the accident and pursue full and fair compensation from all parties who may be held liable for damages, which may include the commercial insurance company, negligent employees, the business owner, the property manager, and the owner of the commercial real estate.
We offer a free consultation to review your case and explain how we can help you recover the financial damages to which you are entitled. If you retain us, you will pay no upfront legal costs or attorneys’ fees. You pay only on contingency of winning a settlement or jury verdict, if your case goes to trial. Contact our seasoned business & store injury lawyers today so we can get started working on your case.