San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Alicia Slaughter » Slip and Fall http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog Call Now For A Free Consultation 858.909.9090 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:10:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Fall from Cliff Injures Man in Encinitas http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2010/08/fall-from-cliff-injures-man-in-encinitas/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2010/08/fall-from-cliff-injures-man-in-encinitas/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:05:06 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1940 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A fall from a cliff in Encinitas has left a man hospitalized at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, after sustaining leg injuries and possible internal injuries as well. The fall took place on Tuesday, near Moonlight Beach at around 7:40 p.m.

The man, whose name was not released, was rescued by a lifeguard and firefighters after he was found lying on the beach, injured from the fall. When emergency medical teams arrived, he was treated for fractures to his legs before being transported to Scripps Memorial.

The cliff where the man fell from is in a marked area where signs warn of dangerous cliffs. There is also a fence isolating the cliffs from the main road, according to reports. It is unknown how the man came to fall from the cliff.

If you have been injured in an accident in Encinitas or somewhere else in California, getting help from an area lawyer can be crucial. Receiving compensation for your injuries will likely require a legal complaint to be filed, for which you will want a personal injury lawyer. Contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer for a free consultation by calling 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2010/08/fall-from-cliff-injures-man-in-encinitas/feed/ 0 Construction Site Accidents — Are Company Based Workman’s Comp Benefits Enough? http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/11/construction-site-accidents-are-company-based-workmans-comp-benefits-enough/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/11/construction-site-accidents-are-company-based-workmans-comp-benefits-enough/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:49 +0000 ANorman http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1537 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Anyone who has been injured in a construction site accident knows that it can be very difficult to get back to a place of normalcy an financial security afterward.  Not only do you have to worry about the physical damage you sustained, you also have to figure out a way to pay off the mounting medical bills associated with your injury.

This is often times where the victim’s company benefits come in.  Established to give aid and assistance to individuals who are seriously hurt due to a workplace mishap, workman’s compensation can be an invaluable financial resource.

Of course,  not every case is dire as some employees only suffer a somewhat minor to moderate injury while on the job, but what happens when a construction site accident leads to lasting, permanent disability?

Types of Construction Site Accidents

To be sure, there are some construction site accidents that, while unfortunate, may not translate into long term issues.  For instance, a slip-and-fall may culminate in a broken wrist or leg, but bones heal and you could end up good as new in less than a years time.

There are some work site accidents however, where a person can end up grievously damaged for years or even for life.  The injuries that can create this type of lasting harm include but are not limited to:

In cases like these company provided workman’s compensation may not be enough.

Company Based Workman’s Comp Lacking

There are certain things workman compensation will cover and others that it won’t.  Unfortunately, many needful treatments may not be  eligible under your companies plan.  In some surprising instances, you may even find the company refusing to pay for the costs associated with your work site provoked disability.

Why they Won’t Pay

Insurance adjusters are practically trained to treat all potential claims with a high rate of skpeticism.  Because of this, they may fail to assist workers who are legitimately injured.  Sadly, there are even instances where they fail to pay a claim not because they feel there is no justification for it, but because they have found a legal loophole that allows them to get out of their obligation.

Get the compensation you need and deserve

Faithful, hard working employees who hurt themselves on the job deserve to be compensated for their injuries.  If you find you company is giving you the run around after your construction site accident, contact the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter today for assistance.

With years of experience in personal injury law and workman’s compensation cases, our qualified attorneys can get you the money you need to pay off medical bills and other accident related costs.

When you have been hurt in a job related accident, don’t hesitate to get what you deserve.   Call us right away at 858.909.9090  or toll f ree at  858.909.9090 and  ensure  the safety of  you and your loved one’s economic future.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/11/construction-site-accidents-are-company-based-workmans-comp-benefits-enough/feed/ 0 Man Dies, Slip and Fall In San Diego Charger’s Stadium http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/11/man-dies-slip-and-fall-in-san-diego-chargers-stadium/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/11/man-dies-slip-and-fall-in-san-diego-chargers-stadium/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:48:21 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1516 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> An unusual and extremely unfortunate accident took place this past Monday when, before the start of the game, a man was seriously injured at the San Diego Charger’s stadium. Unfortunately, although the man was alive immediately after the accident, he was reported as dead later on.

The man, a worker/volunteer for the San Diego Chargers identified as Walt Daniels, dropped 25 feet in a fall from a press box into the stands. In trying to setup a phone cable in the announcer’s booth, he fell backwards out of the press box, for reasons still unknown. Landing head first, Daniels suffered significant head trauma at the scene of the accident, yet remained with a pulse and was taken to Sharps Memorial promptly, where he died later.

A volunteer loved and appreciated inside and outside the stadium, Daniels is likely to be missed greatly in San Diego after this accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall, regardless of the cause, there is no harm in speaking to an attorney for legal counsel. We welcome you into our offices in San Diego for a free consultation – you can do so by submitting your case online or calling us at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/11/man-dies-slip-and-fall-in-san-diego-chargers-stadium/feed/ 0 1 Injured Among Hikers Rescued By San Diego Helicopter Crew http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/09/1-injured-among-hikers-rescued-by-san-diego-helicopter-crew/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/09/1-injured-among-hikers-rescued-by-san-diego-helicopter-crew/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:33:02 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1245 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A San Diego helicopter crew was taken to Solona Beach in order to rescue several individuals from a cliff. The hikers had chosen to advance into a treacherous area of Solana Beach but became trapped in a cliff, according to reports. A teenage girl accompanied by herr two friends fell, suffering injuries to her back and neck. This left the three teens stuck near the San Elijo Lagoon in need of help. The only feasible means of rescuing the three teens was a helicopter, as due to the structure of the cliff, a haul line would have jeopardized safety even further. A helicopter from San Diego arrived at the scene, lifting the injured girl and her friends into safety. The injured girl was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may or may not require that legal action is taken. Regardless of your circumstances, consulting with a lawyer may prove beneficial, even if done simply as a precaution. To recieve a free consultation, contact our offices as soon as possible by calling 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/09/1-injured-among-hikers-rescued-by-san-diego-helicopter-crew/feed/ 0 Fall at San Diego Wild Animal Park Kills 89-Year-Old http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/fall-at-wild-animal-park-kills-89-year-old/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/fall-at-wild-animal-park-kills-89-year-old/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:56:32 +0000 ANorman http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1196 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> 89-year old Vista resident Maximino Carapia died shortly after a recent accident at The San Diego Wild Animal Park.  The widower, who lived alone with his son, had jaunted off through the back country area of the park on a mule when he fell off the animal.  He was taken to the Palomar Medical Center after complaining of pain where he  was diagnosed with blunt force trauma to the chest.  Authorities believe other health problems contributed to the man’s death as well.

Survived by his son, the Carapia case could be far from over.  There are many questions that remain after a tragedy like this. One of them is whether or not Wild Animal Park employees had taken due cares to ensure the man was placed properly on the mule to avoid the accident.  Another could be how long they responded to the accident and how soon after the fall did Carapia receive medical treatment.  If any negligence is found in this case,  Carapia’s son could file a wrongful death  lawsuit against the animal park.

It is important to get all the facts after a loved one dies to ensure that justice is served.  When someone you care about is killed in an accident, look into the matter.  If careless actions contributed to their demise, you can take the responsible party  to court and receive financial reparation for your loss.  When in doubt, contact the highly qualified wrongful death attorneys at Slaughter and Slaughter for a free consultation right away.  Make sure the negligent party is held accountable for  your tremendous, irreplaceable loss, call now.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/fall-at-wild-animal-park-kills-89-year-old/feed/ 0 Trapped Person Rescued From Cliff In Encinitas http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/trapped-person-rescued-from-cliff-in-encinitas/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/trapped-person-rescued-from-cliff-in-encinitas/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:49:10 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=1097 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The search for a second person that may have fallen onto a cliff is ongoing after two people apparently fell, according to reports. Deputies of the San Diego County Police reported to the accident after receiving complaints about intoxicated people at the Pacific Panorama Apartments in Encinitas, at around 5:30 in the morning. When police made it to the scene, they found a man already climbing down a nearby cliff, located past a gate at the apartment. It took some time to rescue the man, who was finally taken up just after 7 am. Officials have not provided any information about possible arrests that may occur in the accident.

In the event that you are injured in an accident, take the necessary precaution – get the help you need from a lawyer. Our offices can fight for you in a professional manner, even if your case doesn’t warrant a lawsuit. To receive a free consultation, call our personal injury lawyers at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/trapped-person-rescued-from-cliff-in-encinitas/feed/ 0 San Diego Construction Accident Injures Worker http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/san-diego-construction-accident-injures-worker/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/san-diego-construction-accident-injures-worker/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:24:25 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=982 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A construction accident in San Diego required the aid of the San Diego Fire Department in rescuing a fallen man. For nearly an hour, firefighters attended to the injured worker, who fell from a 3 story building in Hillcrest.

The construction accident occurred at around 8:30 at an ongoing construction site on Fifth and Brookes Avenue. Using a pulley system, the man was lifted from the roof and then placed back onto the ground. According to the fire department, the worker injured his ankle during the fell. However, no further reports have been provided regarding the man’s injuries or hospitalization.

Whether or not you go to court, you should take the necessary precaution and receive the professional advice you need regarding your case. Without professional advice, you may not be properly prepared for what could happen after a construction accident. Of particular concern in an accident like this one, it is also important that you are informed about worker’s compensation law. Call now for a free consultation at 858.909.9090.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/san-diego-construction-accident-injures-worker/feed/ 0 Man Rescued After Slip and Fall In Torrey Pines, San Diego http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/man-rescued-after-slip-and-fall-in-torrey-pines-san-diego/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/man-rescued-after-slip-and-fall-in-torrey-pines-san-diego/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:13:04 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=981 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Though a barricade was in place, a man in San Diego decided to enter a hazardous area of Torrey Pines Glideport, at Black Beach, becoming trapped in the cliffs. According to reports, the man was one in a group that were watching the meteor show on Wednesday. In a likely attempt to get a better view, the man ventured past an area that was roped off. Entering the area, the man slipped and fell onto the cliffs 100 feet below. When the man’s two friends called authorities, firefighters arrived at the scene, rescuing the man within 45 minutes of the slip and fall.

According to the fire department, helicopters were brought in first, but were unsuccessful in two attempts because of cloud cover. As a result, the fire department ended up sending down a rescuer to bring the fallen man back up. The man was rescued safely, without any injuries, but it was said he could have easily been injured in a worse scenario. The rescue crews reminded the man of the type of danger his unwise actions presented, but no charges were filed.

If you have suffered personal injury, it is wise for you to consult with a lawyer that can handle your case. In any case, there are important legalities that are important for you to understand. To receive a free consultation from our personal injury lawyers, call us at 858.909.9090 to discuss your case.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/man-rescued-after-slip-and-fall-in-torrey-pines-san-diego/feed/ 0 Common Types of Slip and Fall Accidents http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/common-types-of-slip-and-fall-accidents/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/common-types-of-slip-and-fall-accidents/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:10:46 +0000 ANorman http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=753 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A slip-and-fall accident is any type of incident where a victim injured themselves due to the negligent upkeep of residential or personal property. An example of this would be a fall down a rickety flight of steps.   If the owner of the steps was well aware of the danger presented by the steps, they can be held accountable for subsequent injuries.  In some cases, foreknowledge of precarious conditions may not even be necessary to pursue litigation.

In any case, an individual who suffers bodily harm in the above manner can file a premises liability suit against the property owner for financial compensation.  The compensation will help them pay for associated medical costs and any lost wages they may have received as a result of the accident.

Common causes/types of slip and fall accidents

There are numerous types of premises liability cases that can result in a premises liability lawsuit.  The most prevalent kinds can often culminate in serious head, back and spinal injury.

Below is a list of the top slip and fall occurrences, which include but are not limited to:

  1. Wet/Icy conditions – when a pedestrian or customer is introduced to a surface that is unmarked and slick, it could very well lead to a slip and fall incident. Determining culpability can be a bit difficult in such cases and could very well depend on the circumstances.  For instance, was it obvious that the floor or wet/slick area would be a danger yet you proceeded anyway?  This could make the accident your fault.  However, if the hazardous conditions were not foreseeable and there were no indications of that danger and you severely injury yourself, you could be entitled to compensation.
  2. Dangerous Obstructions – one aspect of slip and fall is trip and fall, where an individual is hurt after they tripped over an object in their path.  This can be a result of an uneven sidewalk, or an object placed in the walkway that may not be visible until it is too late.  Like a slip and fall, trip and falls must also be evaluated  to see if the accident could have been avoided with prudent care.
  3. Falling into gaps or holes – also known as a step and fall, this type of accident can occur when an individual falls into a hole or gape in the ground that was not easily foreseen.  These can be less challenging than the above to pursue legally, as holes may be far harder to distinguish until one is right up on them.

Al three of the above  accidents can precede premise liability litigation.

Who to Call

If you or someone you know has been injured in a slip and fall accident, they may be entitled to financial reparation for their injury.  To learn more, call our laws offices today at  858.909.9090  and toll free at  888.207.5321 to set up a consultation with a personal injury lawyer.  The case evaluation is free and you may be able to ascertain if compensation is indeed applicable to you situation.

Call now to get the money you need for related medical costs and the peace of the mind that comes with knowing you and you family’s needs will be taken care of after your debilitating accident.

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]]> http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/08/common-types-of-slip-and-fall-accidents/feed/ 0 San Diego Police Officer Injured After Fall http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/san-diego-police-officer-injured-after-fall/ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/2009/06/san-diego-police-officer-injured-after-fall/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:04:24 +0000 RichmondJ http://www.aliciaslaughter.net/blog/?p=103 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A San Diego police officer was victim to a head injury after falling in a Carmel Valley neighborhood on Wednesday. The possible slip and fall accident, which is reported to have occured around 1:30 in the 12700 block of Carmel Country Road, caused the head injury which included bleeding from the back of the police officer’s head. The police officer was escorted to Scripps Memorial Hospital following the accident, but no additional information has been provided regarding the status of his illnesses. It is also unknown what caused this possible slip and fall accident that lead to the police officer’s head injury.

If you have suffered a head injury as the result of a slip and fall accident, you can contact our offices in San Diego to recieve necessary help from our legal professionals. Call our San Diego offices at 858.909.9090 to schedule a free consultation for additional legal advice.

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