Abbotsford Slip and Fall Lawyers
Bungay Law has over 15 years of experience dealing with slip and fall claims in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and throughout the Fraser Valley. As the population in these areas continue to grow, there are more opportunities for you to fall and injure yourself. If your fall and the injury is the result of someone else’s carelessness, Bungay Law is here to make sure you are fairly compensated.
Abbotsford Slip and Fall Lawyers
Call us today for a free consultation 604-621-4431
We also have offices in Vancouver and Surrey:
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Bungay Law: We know how to deal with your case
Our law firm knows all the ins and outs of slip and fall cases. Hundreds of clients have come to us over the years who have fallen due to someone else’s negligence. Dealing with these cases has given us significant knowledge of the law in this area. Our experience can help make sure you win your claim.
Legal language: What is a slip and fall case?
In legal terms, a ‘slip and fall’ case arises whenever someone falls down because someone else was careless. In other words, if someone else was not acting responsibly, and you fell down because of this, you likely have a valid slip and fall claim.
How do you know if someone else is responsible for you falling down? This is a common-sense test you can do on your own. If your instincts tell you that someone should have been able to prevent you from falling, you may have a valid claim. For example, if you walk across a floor that was mopped, and there is no sign warning you, common sense will tell you that there should have been a sign-up warning you that the floor was wet. Similarly, if there is construction in an area, and you tripped over someone’s tools or a hole that was being dug, common sense would likely tell you that someone should have warned you about this hazard. In each of these types of cases, you would likely have a valid claim against the property owner or municipality for your slip and fall injuries.
Falling down on ice or snow is another very common type of slip and fall case. Any business owner or homeowner, as a matter of common sense, should ice their walkways if the weather is freezing or below freezing. Particularly in our climate, where it is cold and wet so often, ice can easily build up in the winter time. This ice is not always visible, and it is slippery. Anyone living in this part of the country has a responsibility to make sure their walkways and driveways are safe for people to walk on in the wintertime. If a homeowner or business does not properly salt their steps or walkways, and you fall down on the ice, you very likely have a claim for personal injury
How Bungay Law can help you
Our slip and fall lawyers can help you in a number of ways. First, we can assess your case absolutely free of charge. This means you can call or visit us and one of our slip and fall experts will review your case with you. After this phone call or meeting, we can tell you whether we think you have a valid claim against the property owner or landlord.
We also can investigate the circumstances of your slip and fall. Landlords and property owners will often try to deny they did anything wrong. Sometimes they make up stories to try and avoid paying out any money. Our slip and fall lawyers often hire independent investigators to go to the scene where you fell and see how safe it really is. These investigators also interview witnesses who may have seen you fall or people who live in the area. By talking to other people in the area where you fell down, we can learn if the hazard that made you fall was always present. For example, if a landlord never bothers to ice the stairs, our slip and fall experts will interview other tenants in the building to prove that the landlord does not regularly ice the stairs. This allows us to get important evidence to prove that the slip and fall was someone else’s fault. By proving this, we can get you a slip and fall settlement.
Common Questions – Slip and Falls
I don’t actually know if the ice was salted. Do I still have a good case?
You may still have a good case even if you do not know if the ice was salted where you fell. Usually, after a fall, the last thing you are thinking about is whether or not there was salt or sand on the ice. Most people injured are distracted by their pain. The investigation of that issue should be left to us, your slip and fall lawyers. We will visit the scene and interview others in the area to find out whether the area you fell was properly salted on the day you fell.
I did not actually slip. I tripped over something. Do I still have a case if I had a trip and fall, instead of a slip and fall?
Yes, you can still have a strong case even if you do not slip on a liquid. As long as we can prove your fall was caused by someone else being irresponsible, we can likely get you financial compensation. For example, if the landlord in your apartment building left tools lying on the floor for many hours, and you fell on these tools, we could likely prove that the landlord should be negligent in not making sure the hallway was safe for you.
Why should I hire Bungay for my slip and fall?
We are dedicated to making sure our clients receive full compensation for their injuries. Our 15 years of experience gives us the expertise in knowing the value of your case. Other firms that do not practice slip and falls regularly may not have the same advantage. Also, all of our work involves getting money from insurance companies for injuries and pain. In other words, getting money from insurance companies is what we do best.
Abbotsford Slip and Fall Lawyers
Call us today for a free consultation 604-621-4431
We also have offices in Vancouver and Surrey:
Vancouver Personal Injury Lawyers – Surrey Personal Injury Lawyers
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