The Northern California personal injury attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm can help you recover what you deserve if you were injured in a slip and fall accident. With decades of legal experience, we know how to get results for our clients.
In Northern California thousands of people are injured every year in slip and fall accidents. In many cases, these accidents are due to no fault of their own and are instead caused when property owners fail to keep their premises safe. People who are injured in slip and fall accidents often sustain serious and life-altering injuries.
In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of five falls causes a serious injury, such as broken bones or a head injury. Additionally, every year, approximately 800,000 people are hospitalized, and three million people are treated in the emergency room due to a fall down accident. Falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries in the United States.
People who were injured in a slip and fall accident through others’ negligence have a right to compensation under the law. If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Northern California, it is essential that you contact a slip and fall attorney as soon as you can to ensure that all of your rights are protected.
At Tiemann Law Firm, we understand the fear, frustration, and worry that our clients and their loved ones experience after suffering injuries in a slip and fall accident that was caused by the fault of another. Our team of legal professionals truly cares about our clients and strives to deliver exceptional results.
We are here and ready to help. If you or a family member were seriously injured in a Northern California slip and fall accident, contact the premises liability attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm to discuss the circumstances of your accident and the resulting injuries.
Call us now at (916) 999-9000. We can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, if you prefer, you can also contact us online by sending us an email or using our online chat feature. Our initial consultation is always free.
Do I Need a Northern California Slip and Fall Injury Attorney?
If you were seriously injured in a slip and fall accident in Northern California, you need a slip and fall attorney to help you recover what you are owed under the law. The experienced Northern California attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm can help you pursue a claim against the negligent property owner that caused your harm.
Bringing a claim for injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident is an involved and complicated process that requires the help of an attorney. Much more is involved than filling out forms and other paperwork.
Dealing with insurance companies can be an overwhelming process. The insurance companies do not have your best interest in mind. Their only goal is to pay you as little as possible for your injuries. In fact, they would actually prefer to pay nothing towards your claim.
In some instances, insurance companies will blame you for your accident and wrongfully deny your claim. In other cases, an insurance company may decline to settle your claim because they do not feel that your injuries are serious or permanent in nature.
Don’t let this happen to you. Call the attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm to discuss your Northern California slip and fall case. Without an experienced attorney by your side, you will not recover what you are fully owed for the harm you suffered due to your slip and fall accident.
The attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm can also help with your slip and fall case by making sure that all your medical bills are timely paid. In some instances, your attorney can also ensure that you are getting the care you need to recover from your injuries.
Your attorney will also collect and preserve all relevant evidence to support your claim against the wrong-doer. This may include the following:
- Obtaining recorded statements of eyewitnesses
- Taking photographs of the accident site
- Speaking to the investigating first responder
- Hiring an engineer or accident reconstructionist
- Obtaining all of your medical records
- Having you examined by a medical specialist
- Collecting paystubs and tax returns to prove lost wages
Once your attorney has all pertinent evidence, they will try to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. It is crucial to have an attorney represent you at this juncture because an experienced Northern California slip and fall attorney will understand what your injuries are worth and will demand that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
However, some cases will not settle for various reasons. If a settlement cannot be reached, the attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm will be ready to take your case to court, and to verdict, if necessary.
Why Choose Tiemann Law Firm?
The attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of their injured clients over the years. They are passionate about getting the best result possible for clients who were injured in slip and fall accidents.
Peter Tiemann, Esq. is a named partner at Tiemann Law Firm. Peter is a native of Sacramento, California. He attended college at UC Davis, where he received a degree in political science. He then went on to obtain his law degree at the University School of Law. He also studied international business at Humboldt University, Germany, business law at the London School of Economics in England, and environmental law through Duke University in Indiana.
Peter has dedicated his professional career to helping accident victims. Peter is one of Northern California’s top personal injury attorneys known for his negotiation and litigating skills.
Peter was admitted to the California Bar in 1998. He has a license to practice in all federal and state courts throughout California. He is also a member of the El Dorado County Bar Association, Capitol City Trial Lawyer Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, and American Association for Justice.
In every case he handles, Peter fights to obtain the maximum compensation available to his clients who were injured in a slip and fall accident.
Jelena Tiemann, Esq. is another firm founder. Jelena has been a member of the California State Bar since 2003. She obtained her undergraduate degree in political science at Sacramento State University and then went on to attend Lincoln Law School in Sacramento.
Jelena began her legal career working as a prosecutor with the El Dorado District Attorney’s Office. She then chose to focus her efforts on helping plaintiffs injured in personal injury matters.
Her successes include a $1 million settlement in a fractured hip case, a $1.8 million settlement in a wrongful death case, and numerous maximum insurance policy limit recoveries on behalf of injured clients.
Jelena strongly believes in building a personal relationship with all of her clients. She enjoys getting to know them and learning about the issues they face so that she can help them to the best of her abilities.
James Lewis is a firm associate. He is admitted to practice in all California state courts and several federal district courts. He specializes in representing claimants and families who have suffered a wrongful death and catastrophic injuries.
James is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association. He volunteers his time to several charities, including the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and the Friends of Camp Sacramento.
Types of Slip and Fall Accident Cases We Handle
All slip and fall cases will involve a claim of negligence. Negligence is the failure to use due care under the circumstances. Negligence can manifest itself in infinite ways, unfortunately.
A party is negligent when they breach the duty of care. For example, if a business owner does not remove ice and snow from their premises, it can be argued that they breached a duty to keep their customers safe.
In Northern California, property owners are negligent when they fail to properly maintain or manage their property. If their negligence causes someone to be injured in a slip and fall accident, the property owner will be responsible for the injured party’s damages.
There can be several causes of slip and fall accidents. These may include:
- Spilled food and beverages in a grocery store
- Debris left on the premises
- Failure to remove snow and ice
- Wet surfaces both indoors and outdoors
- Worn out carpeting
- Defective sidewalks
- Uneven flooring
- Clutter and debris
- Loose floorboards or floor tiles
It is important to speak to a Northern California slip and fall attorney about the circumstances of your accident to determine how the standard of care was breached by the wrongful party.
Talk to Tiemann Law Firm About Your Slip and Fall Case
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Northern California, call the attorneys at Tiemann Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss the facts of your case. The sooner you call, the sooner we can establish that the negligence of the other party caused you harm.
Don’t hesitate to schedule your initial, free consultation. We can be reached at (916) 999-9000. You can also contact us online or using our online chat feature. We never charge our clients a fee unless we recover money on their behalf.
