Slip And Fall On Church Property Lawyer

Most people find great comfort and inspiration when attending a church service or function at their place of worship. It could be a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other denominational place of spirituality or worship, but the outcome is a feeling of being uplifted and rejuvenated. However, that can all abruptly change when you suffer a slip and fall on church property. Immediately, you feel conflicted about how to handle this unfortunate event.

If the facility where you feel is owned by your church or religious organization, you might not want to take legal action. It feels disloyal and self-serving. So you might think about paying for your care on your own. The other situation that can be just as confusing arises when your religious organization only rents the space used for its services and functions from the property owner. Many small churches will hold services in buildings owned by the city, such as recreation centers or schools.

In other cases, a private building is rented for the services and associated functions related to the church. However, you need to understand that premises liability and duty of care obligations apply to all structures and properties that are open to the public or privately owned. So, your church or the owner of the property that the church is renting must maintain the facility in a safe and hazard-free condition. And if they fail to meet those requirements, you could have the right to sue the church or property owner for the harm you suffered.

Please reach out to the exceptional slip-and-fall on church property lawyers at Kenmore Law Group to learn more about your rights as a personal injury victim and how you could sue the church when you were hurt in a slip-and-fall incident. Our office staff can be reached 24/7 to answer all your immediate questions and help you decide if you are ready to explore your options to seek justice and compensation for your losses.

We also hope that you will take advantage of our offer for a free consultation with a Kenmore Law Group personal injury lawyer to discuss your case and provide a professional evaluation of the case’s legal merit and your ability to hold the church accountable for your harm. It is also vital to know that you have only two years from the date of your injuries to file your claim with the court, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kenmore Law Group immediately to begin gathering more information.

Common Slip And Fall Hazards Found At A Place Of Worship
Most people would honestly admit that they never thought about the possibility of suffering a slip and fall injury at their church. It is common to hold a special place like a church in a higher regard than most other venues. It has a sense of reverence, and most people fail to see it as anything more than a structure that can require repairs and become damaged like any other building. This means that it could also be a place where you might suffer a slip and fall or trip and fall injury due to these common safety concerns:

• Hoses or electrical cords left in walkways, on steps, or across an exterior sidewalk access surface
• Damaged sidewalks, driveways, or parking lot surfaces
• Worn out or damaged steps inside or outside the church building
• Torn or damaged carpets or rugs
• Uneven or damaged flooring surfaces
• Unmarked transitions from one flooring surface to another
• Steps, ramps, or changes in the flooring elevation that are poorly marked or unmarked
• Wet floors or floors that are slippery due to mold and mildew growth
• Litter or debris left on floors, steps, or in hallways
• Debris or leaves blocking sidewalks or entryways
• Poorly lit spaces that could create a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall hazard
• Water leaks that make the floor slippery
• Floors that were recently mopped but have no safety or caution signs to alert people of the added hazard of moist floors
• Spilled food or drinks that were not properly cleaned up
• Damaged floor mats at the entry or in a typically wet area
• Floor mats that are saturated with water

Who Is To Blame If I Slip And Fall On Church Property?
Sadly, many victims of a slip and fall accident injury are quick to think that they were not being careful and caused their injuries, especially when the incident occurs in their church. However, it is very crucial to remember that you are in a building that someone is responsible for maintaining in a safe and hazard-free condition. If they failed to maintain the space properly, they or the church could be liable for your losses and damages due to your injuries.

What Is Required By Premises Liability Law?
Premises liability laws protect everyone who visits a business, church, school, park, or private home. The laws define the level of care that the property owner must provide to ensure the safety of guests, patrons, customers, clients, or anyone coming to their property. Unlike many parts of the law, these rules are very simple and easy to understand.

The level of care that a property owner or their staff must provide is defined as the same as would be provided by the average prudent person. Many people view the guidelines and care as common sense actions that anyone would take in their own home to protect themselves and their family members. For example, if water is spilled on the floor, the average person would mop it up to prevent any accidents. That same level of care is expected at a church or any other facility or property.

Likewise, if litter is on the floor, you would pick it up and put it in a trashcan to eliminate a safety hazard. These simple actions and steps are required and considered to be the duty of care expected from a property owner, their staff, or a representative of the owner. If they are not met, the property owner is negligent in their duty of care.

When Duty Of Care Is Not Met
In cases where the property owner or staff at a property is negligent in their duty of care, there can be severe repercussions for the property owner. If it is determined that the negligence in the duty of care caused or contributed to someone’s personal injury, such as a slip and fall accident injury, the property owner can be held financially responsible for the losses and expenses caused by the injuries. In some instances, the property owner is willing to take full responsibility for the costs incurred by the victim. However, in others, the victim must seek the help of a personal injury lawyer and seek justice and compensation via a slip and fall injury lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have To Decide If I Want To File A Lawsuit?
In California, personal injury victims are given two years from the date of their injury to file a claim with the court. If the case is not filed by the end of the second year, the victim permanently loses the right to seek justice and compensation for any losses or damages caused by that event. Please reach out to Kenmore Law Group today to speak to a slip and fall on church property lawyer to determine how long you have remaining to file your claim or if there are any exceptions that could allow you more time to make this choice.

How Much Will My Slip And Fall On Church Property Lawsuit Be Worth?
Many personal injury victims are misinformed and believe that there are preset compensation amounts awarded based on the harm or injuries they suffered. That is not true. Instead, the value of each lawsuit is carefully calculated based on the actual losses and expenses incurred by the victim. You will work with your legal team at Kenmore Law Group to compile all the allowable expenses and losses when determining the amount of compensation you are seeking for your lawsuit. The common categories for these expenses include:

• All your current medical expenses related to treatment or rehabilitation of your injuries, as well as estimated costs for any necessary care medical care in the future, including essential medical devices and prescribed medication
• The value to replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the slip and fall incident
• Your lost income if the injuries you sustained prevented you from performing your regular job until you were fully recovered or for time missed from work to attend any medical treatment or appointments, including those for mental healthcare needs
• All legal fees to pay Kenmore Law Group for their work preparing, filing, and litigating your slip and fall accident injury lawsuit
• In cases that include severe injuries or those that require a lengthy time to heal, it is expected to include compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering

How Can I Afford To Hire Kenmore Law Group?
When you hire our firm to handle your personal injury lawsuit, you will never be asked to pay any upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, our form only gets paid after you have received the compensation, which will include funds to cover your legal costs. And if we fail to win your slip and fall injury lawsuit, you owe us nothing. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our expert slip and fall on church property lawyers to discuss your case and determine your options to seek the justice and compensation you deserve.