Who is responsible for my medical bills if I fell in a parking lot of a business? by Slip and Fall Attorney Palm Desert

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Palm Desert, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 28, 2012 -- Question:

Who is responsible for my medical bills if I fell in a parking lot of a business?

We were leaving a bar and I was walking across the dark parking lot and tripped over a railroad tie and fell and hit face first. I was knocked unconscious and had to be taken by squad to the hospital. I have fractures to the right side of my face. Who is responsible for my bills etc.?

Answer:

The owner and/or occupant of the premises would be liable if the poor lighting would be considered a dangerous condition on the premises. They would be responsible for your medical bills, lost earnings and other general damages. You should consult with an attorney in your area as soon as possible to make sure your claim is properly presented and evidence preserved.

Attorney Brian Bourke

An owner of a property is liable for failing to use ordinary care in the management of his person and property. In essence, the owner, whether they are a private person or public entity (i.e. a city), must act reasonably and take into account the probability of injury to others on their properties. When the owner fails to do so, a party may recover for personal injury.

Slip and Fall injuries are caused when a person slips (or trips) on a floor, sidewalk, or other surface. Generally, the owner of a house, a building, a parking lot or any other premise is responsible for a slip and fall on the premises.

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