Law Office of Michael D. Waks

What Makes Slip and Fall Accident a Personal Injury Case in California? by Michael Waks Slip and fall accidents involves a person slipping, tripping or falling due to the negligence of the property owner. If a property owner is negligent and someone is injured, the injured party can seek reimbursement for damages from the property owner. Learn more about slip and fall accidents in this presentation. … [Read more...]

Restaurant and store owners invite the public to their premises. When customers come in, store and restaurant owners have an obligation to them. Premises liability laws determine the obligation the owners of the business have to customers.  When a store or restaurant owner fails to maintain the premises in a safe way, customers can suffer a slip and fall or other injury. If the fall injury is linked to negligence, civil lawsuits may arise from restaurant and store accidents. Business Owner … [Read more...]

How Much Money Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth? by Michael Waks   If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be thinking about pursuing a claim against the party at fault for your injuries. Learn more about slip and fall accident case in this presentation. … [Read more...]

Falls account for over 8 million emergency room visits each year while slips and trips account for over 1 million emergency room visits each year. We’ve put together this helpful Slips, Trips, and Falls infographic to give you an at-a-glance look at important statistics and data on  slips, trips, and falls, along with helpful tips on what you should do if you or a loved one is injured in a slip, trip, and fall accident in California. … [Read more...]

  According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall accidents account for nearly nine million visits to emergency rooms, and are the third leading cause of accident related deaths each year. A slip and fall accident typically occurs when you least expect it and can result in severe, sometimes permanent, injury or wrongful death. When a slip and fall occurs as the result of the negligent, reckless or careless actions of another party, the person injured, or the family … [Read more...]

When people think of slip and fall accidents they generally picture someone sliding across a wet floor in a supermarket. That often happens, but there are many other kinds of slip, trip and fall accidents that occur everywhere from workplaces to amusement parks. They can also occur at a friend's home. A slip and fall accident is a personal injury accident that happens on someone else's property. A valid personal injury claim must first establish that … [Read more...]

If you have been unfortunate enough to have sustained an injury when you slipped, tripped and fell on someone else's property, you should know if you have a meritorious claim against someone or some entity for your damages. The laws relating to slip and fall accidents come under the umbrella of "Premises Liability" law. Many people erroneously believe if they are injured on someone else's property, the property owner's insurance company is automatically responsible to … [Read more...]

Why Do I Need A Lawyer If I'm Injured In A Slip and Fall Accident by Michael Waks When you’re injured in a personal injury accident, you should always consult with an attorney before deciding to handle the case yourself. … [Read more...]