Yakima Slip and Fall Lawyers

Why Yakima Families Trust Abeyta Nelson for Slip and Fall Claims

Abeyta Nelson Injury Law is an award-winning team of personal injury attorneys in Yakima with over 120 years of combined experience handling accidents that occur on someone else’s property. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact the law offices of Abeyta Nelson Injury Law for a free consultation and case review. There is never a charge to talk with our slip and fall lawyers about your personal injury claim, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Slip and Fall Cases Handled With a Results-Driven Representation

Call on the expertise of Abeyta Nelson’s top personal injury attorneys in Yakima for guidance about your slip and fall claim. For over 45 years, our law firm has successfully resolved cases involving falls and other liability claims to prove that the property owner failed to maintain their property in a safe condition. Call us or drop by one of our locations in Yakima, Ellensburg, or Sunnyside for a free consultation with a slip and fall lawyer about your case.

Why Slip and Fall Accidents Happen on Negligent Premises

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While many personal injury cases can be classified as a slip and fall injury on someone else’s property, there are many other instances in which owners are held liable, including:

tripping on an unmarked rise in a sidewalk
falling into an uncovered pothole
having items fall on you while shopping in a grocery store
being injured on unsafe staircases with missing or sub-standard handrails
elevators or escalators operating under unsafe conditions
poor lighting, which leads to an injury

Ultimately, it is the legal responsibility of a property owner to offer a safe environment, free of hazardous conditions, especially for customers and members of the public. Property owners must inspect their property and either repair hazards or alert visitors of risks, or they may be held liable for any accidents or injuries that occur on site. Contact the experienced slip and fall attorneys at Abeyta Nelson today so we can review your case and restore your rights.

Critical Mistakes to Avoid After a Slip and Fall Accident

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Our Yakima slip and fall accident lawyers say their clients often make one critical mistake after an accident: waiting too long to seek help. In some ways, it may seem reasonable to take a “wait and see” approach after a slip and fall injury. Accident victims may feel embarrassed by their fall, saying they should have been able to prevent it, or perhaps they have reservations about creating an incident report. Others may feel their injury is not serious enough to warrant medical care, and that a few days’ rest will solve their aches and pains. The reality is that failing to seek medical care and not documenting the injury with photos and videos will only weaken your personal injury claim. Never leave the scene without reporting the incident, and don’t admit fault, don’t post your injury on social media, and don’t wait to talk with a skilled slip and fall attorney like those at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law. Making any of these mistakes could jeopardize the success of your case.

Steps to Filing a Slip and Fall Claim After an Injury

Critical to your legal claim and ability to recover damages for medical expenses and lost wages are the actions you take immediately after the accident. If you are injured on someone else’s property, whether public or private, there are steps to take to ensure you preserve your right to the compensation you deserve, like seeking medical care, getting a property manager’s written report or an eyewitness account of the accident, taking any photos you can, and requesting video footage if it exists. Taking these steps can set your case up for success, even before meeting with a slip and fall lawyer to help you file your case.

Injuries Caused by Slip and Fall Accidents

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Slip and fall accidents may sound minor, but all too often they can cause life-altering, serious injuries, as well as economic losses in the form of medical bills and lost wages.

Major Types of Injuries

Some of the major injuries that may result from a slip and fall accident include:

broken bones
traumatic brain injuries
spinal cord injuries
pain and suffering
wrongful death

Minor Injuries Now, Big Problems Later

Often, an injured person will wait and see if injuries improve after a fall, but this is not the time to “tough it out.” It is not uncommon for an accident victim to say they feel fine after slipping, tripping, or falling. They may feel ashamed that an accident occurred, and even apologize for causing a scene. For others, the adrenaline they feel after an injury may mask the severity of symptoms, only to feel the effects of a concussion or soft tissue damage later on. Even if you initially feel your fall was minor, it’s important to get appropriate medical care right away in order to rule out a more serious issue and to talk with an experienced slip and fall lawyer about your situation.

Recovering Full Compensation After a Slip and Fall Injury

If you are injured, it is important that you seek medical care for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment right away. Not only will this ensure you are receiving the treatment you need, but it also prevents an insurance company from arguing you “weren’t really injured” because you failed to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Acting quickly to receive medical diagnosis and treatment, and documenting all care in your medical record, will strengthen your slip and fall claim so you can recover damages owed to you as a result. An experienced slip and fall attorney like those at Abeyta Nelson can review your injuries, verify the evidence, and seek compensation for you.

How Slip and Fall Victims Can Protect Their Legal Rights

Talking with a skilled personal injury attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your physical and financial recovery after an accident. An experienced slip and fall lawyer, like those at Abeyta Nelson, understands how to preserve evidence and fight back against corporations and insurance companies that don’t want to compensate you for your injuries. Additionally, an attorney will ensure you don’t make any statements that will damage your personal injury claim. Contact Abeyta Nelson today for a free, no-obligation consultation about your case.

When to Contact a Yakima Slip and Fall Attorney

It is very important that you talk to a slip and fall lawyer and report the injury as soon as possible after your accident. Speak to a business manager or property owner, request that they create a written report about what happened, and ask for a copy for your records. Ask any witnesses to document when, where, and details about how the accident occurred, get their contact information, and request a copy. If the accident occurred at a private home, ask for the homeowner’s or renter’s insurance information. When in doubt, don’t delay contacting an experienced slip and fall attorney like those at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a slip and fall lawyer cost?

Like most Yakima slip and fall accident lawyers, Abeyta’s Nelson operates on a contingency fee basis. This means clients pay no legal retainer, no hourly fee, and nothing up front–and no attorney fee at all–unless we win your case. If our attorney wins your case, he or she deducts an attorney fee from your total settlement at the end of your case, along with any case expenses. An attorney’s fee is typically one-third (33%) of the final settlement, but expenses can vary depending on the case’s duration and complexity. Each of our Abeyta Nelson slip and fall lawyers discusses fees and case expenses at the beginning of the legal process with you, so you know what to expect throughout your case.

What should I do after a slip and fall accident?

After a slip and fall accident, it’s important to gather all the evidence you can. Take the names and numbers of any witnesses who saw the slip, trip, and fall accident. Get the name and contact information of anyone who took your statement. Document the names of any employees who were present before, during, or after your accident. Write a detailed report for your own records. Our memories often fail us, and a little detail could make a big difference in your case, so take photos of the hazard that led to your injury, and look for any video cameras at the scene that may have saved footage of your accident. In order to recover damages and maximize the financial recovery in your case, contact a slip and fall attorney at Abeyta Nelson to discuss your case.

How do I know when I need a lawyer?

If your accident occurred on someone else’s property, you may receive calls from property owners, business managers, or insurance adjusters who want to talk with you about your injuries. They are looking out for their bottom line. They may try to get you to say something to damage your future fall injury claim or try to get you to settle your case before you even know the extent of your injuries. You are not obligated to talk to an adjuster, and it’s better to wait until you’ve spoken with an experienced slip and fall attorney or personal injury lawyer like those at Abeyta Nelson before speaking with anyone else.

Can I sue my employer for a slip and fall accident?

Typically, Workers’ Compensation insurance covers your employer in the case of a workplace accident, which essentially prevents you from suing the company directly. In this case, if you’re injured on the job, you can recover medical expenses and lost wages; there is a one-year time limit, or statute of limitations, in which to file your case. However, if your employer does not carry Workers’ Comp, or if you were intentionally harmed by your employer or an outside vendor or contractor, then you may have a claim. Contact the skilled slip and fall lawyers of Abeyta Nelson Injury Law today to learn your rights.

Who is responsible for a slip and fall accident?

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe, yet injuries often occur when they fail to maintain or repair their property or when dangerous conditions increase the risk of injury. There are several scenarios that can result in an injury on someone else’s property. These slip and fall accidents may occur when someone slips on an icy sidewalk at a medical clinic, falls in a parking lot or down a set of stairs at a shopping mall, or skids on wet floors inside a restaurant, for example. Organizations that own and maintain public and private spaces have an obligation to keep their property safe. A skilled slip and fall attorney like those at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law will review the details of your injury and determine if you have a case.

Can slip and fall settlements be negotiated?

Yes, slip and fall settlements are negotiated most of the time, which is why it’s advantageous to hire a slip and fall lawyer skilled and experienced in negotiation. At Abeyta Nelson, our attorneys have 120 years of combined experience working with insurance companies to resolve personal injury claims. We advocate on behalf of our client, explaining the details of their injury to the insurance company, followed by a sometimes lengthy counteroffer process. Hiring a Yakima slip and fall accident lawyer who knows the value of your claim, as well as how to counter insurance agent tactics, is critical in recovering damages you deserve.

Contact a Yakima Personal Injury Attorney

Contact Abeyta Nelson Injury Law today to set up a visit at our Yakima office location at 1102 W. Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902, or call phone number 800-927-2845 for a free consultation with our personal injury attorneys.

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