New Westminster Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of significant injuries, including concussions, hip fractures, and head trauma. While some people can escape falls with a few bruises, others will face a long recovery accompanied by a mounting pile of medical bills. Whether you slipped on a wet floor or tripped over a torn carpet, the consequences can be serious. 

In New Westminster, property owners and occupiers are tasked with keeping their grounds reasonably safe for visitors, guests, and patrons. It is their duty to take reasonable steps to keep people safe from unnecessary injury. When they fail to do so, and unsafe conditions lead to a slip, trip, or fall, they may be considered negligent. 

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, our New Westminster slip and fall lawyers helped injured slip and fall victims pursue fair compensation for their losses. To speak with a member of our team and find out if you have a legal case, call 1-844-373-8202 or contact us online today. We’re available 24/7 to take your call. 

What Causes Slip and Fall Accidents?

Slip and fall accidents often occur because of hazards like icy walkways, polished and wet floors, or unattended puddles. Trip and fall accidents, on the other hand, may be caused by:

• Boards that are not nailed down properly
• Torn up carpeting
• Uncovered cables or wiring
• Poor lighting and obstructed views
• Crumbled pavement and potholes in the road or parking lot
• Uneven sidewalks that are in poor repair
• Messy merchandising displays
• Objects left in a walkway
• And more

The key difference between slips and trips is the falling motion and the injuries sustained. In slips, victims usually fall backwards and injure the back of their head, neck, or back. During trips, individuals tend to fall forward, injuring their arms, face, hands, knees, and more. 

Unreasonably dangerous conditions can appear when you least expect them: at a friend’s apartment building, at your favourite bar, or on the sidewalk in front of your workplace. If you suspect negligence by a property owner caused your injury, contact our New Westminster slip and fall lawyers as soon as possible. 

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For more than 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has been helping people across British Columbia pursue the compensation they deserve for their slip and fall accident claims. As one of the country’s longest-standing personal injury law firms, our practice is devoted entirely to injury law and helping accident victims–it’s all we do.

Schedule a free consultation today to speak with our award-winning personal injury lawyers and find out if you have a case. Our legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call.

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What Compensation is Available After a Slip and Fall Accident?

Although every slip and fall claim is different, some damages available may include:

• Existing and future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Reduced future earning capacity
• Housekeeping services
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering, with amounts awarded up to $350,000 depending on severity
• And more

Our experienced lawyers will consider your current and projected losses and will build the strongest possible case for maximum compensation. 

How Our New Westminster Slip and Fall Lawyers Assist Clients

Our team provides clients with the attention and support they need in the aftermath of an accident. We help slip and fall accident victims by:

• Referring you to medical providers in the area
• Conducting thorough accident scene investigations and issuing subpoenas
• Establishing liability, negligence, and duty of care
• Securing surveillance evidence, eyewitness interviews, and expert testimony
• Dealing with insurance providers, medical bill collectors, and property owners on your behalf
• Building a case for maximum compensation to cover all of your past, present, and future expenses
• And more

Slip and fall claims are rarely cut and dry. Establishing liability and culpable parties often requires the experience and resources available at our firm. 

Important Steps to Take After a New Westminster Slip and Fall Accident

If you fell on another person’s property and suffered an injury, knowing what to do afterward can make a major difference in the outcome of your claim:

1. Report your accident to the manager, owner, or occupier of the premises and ask for a written incident report.
2. Get medical treatment immediately, even if your injuries seem minor, and ensure medical records document your condition.
3. Document the time, location, and details of the accident.
4. Collect names and contact information of any witnesses.
5. Do not provide statements to insurance providers until you have obtained legal advice.
6. Maintain a file that includes all medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs related to your injury.
7. Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers as soon as possible. 

In situations where you are too severely injured to take these steps yourself after an accident, seek the help of a family member or friend. It is important to preserve as much evidence as possible to strengthen your claim. In BC, slip and fall claims are generally allowed to be filed up to 2 years after the accident occurred. This is why it’s important to pursue legal action quickly.

Contact Our New Westminster Slip and Fall Lawyers For a Free Consultation

Our law offices are available on both sides of the Fraser River–in neighbouring Surrey and Burnaby–making us easily accessible to the nearly 71,000 residents of New Westminster. With free consultations and contingency-based representation, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose from working with our team.

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we leverage our decades of experience litigating complex injury claims and remain dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims. In your time of need, you can count on our slip and fall lawyers to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call 1-844-373-8202 or fill out our online case evaluation form today to schedule a free consultation with a New Westminster slip and fall lawyer.

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