A 54-year-old Hemet woman has filed an Orange County, California personal injury claim against the city of Huntington Beach. Ellen Aranza says she tripped and fell on a hidden tree root while walking from her sister's house to her car on November 26.
Arana, who had just attended a Thanksgiving meal at the residence, claims that when she fell the pan broke, cutting into her arm all the way down to the muscle. The injury required stitches. She also says she hurt her back and sustained bruises on her elbows and knees during the Huntington Beach trip and fall accident.
On December 3, the city of Huntington Beach ripped out the tree. A city spokesperson says the claim is under investigation.
Kinds of Fall Accidents:
Slip and fall accident: Involves a person slipping on the floor. This is the most common kind of fall accident.
Step and fall accident: The victim steps into a hole or another type of ground failure and then falls.
Stump and fall accident: An impediment in the walking surface causes a fall accident.
Trip and fall accident: The victim trips on an object on the ground and falls.
A fall accident can be grounds for filing an Orange County, California premises liability claim against the party responsible for maintaining a property and making sure that there are no hazards on the premise that could cause personal injury or death.
While some fall accidents result in minor or no injuries, fall accidents can also cause painful, debilitating injuries that may require months of recovery. There are steps that you must follow when pursuing recovery from California city or the state for personal injury. Filing a claim is one of the first steps.
It can be frustrating to know that your injuries could have been prevented were it not for the negligence of another party. As the injury victim, you are the one who must undergo the medical procedures and rehabilitation care to recover. You are the one who will have to take time off from work and possibly suffer lost wages. You are the one who may not be able to tend to your daily responsibilities and take part in the activities that make up your life.
Claim: Woman trips on tree root, drops potato casserole, OC Register, December 23, 2009
Related Web Resource:
Proving Fault in Accidents on Dangerous or Defective Property, NOLO
To explore your legal options, contact our Huntington Beach trip and fall lawyers today.
