A denied slip and fall claim in California is not the final decision—it is simply the beginning of the negotiation process. An insurer’s initial denial often serves as a tactic to minimize payouts. However, it can lead to further discussions, a revised settlement offer, or, if necessary, a trial to fight for the compensation you deserve.
A Los Angeles slip-and-fall lawyer from the Salamati Law Firm is your most effective advocate to recover the largest damages award based on the facts and evidence of your case. Our team has represented accident victims in Southern California for over 30 years and fought against every excuse insurers use to deny injury claims. Call today for a free consultation.
Why Was Your Slip and Fall Insurance Claim Denied?
An insurer might deny a slip and fall damages demand for administrative or substantive reasons, such as:
- An accident occurred at a place or in a manner not covered by the liability policy.
- The liability policy was not in effect because the liable party failed to renew it or pay insurance premiums.
- The evidence of your injuries and resulting losses is incomplete or inconclusive.
- The accident victim did not file the claim within the applicable time limits.
- The insurer believes that the insured party was not at fault for the accident or the victim was partially or wholly responsible.
- The medical and other evidence of the damages demand is contradictory or inconsistent.
We will closely analyze the insurer’s reasons for denying the slip and fall claim and prepare a comprehensive rebuttal to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement offer.
What Steps Can You Take to Appeal a Slip and Fall Insurance Claim Denial?
If an insurance company doubts the extent of your injuries, you might find yourself under insurance surveillance after a personal injury claim. If you are under surveillance, do not alter your behavior in public, use care when posting information on social media, and consult with a personal injury lawyer who is well-versed in the personal injury case process and who can help you curtail any intrusions into your private life.
In other respects, you can best help your lawyer by gathering and organizing all of the facts and information available to you about your slip and fall accident, such as:
- Photographs and Videos – Clear images of hazardous conditions, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or missing warning signs, as well as any visible injuries.
- Incident Reports – A copy of any accident report filed with the property owner, manager, or business documenting the details of the fall.
- Witness Statements – Contact information and statements from anyone who saw the fall or can confirm the hazardous conditions.
- Medical Records – Documentation of injuries, treatments, and medical bills linking your condition to the accident.
An insurer will be less likely to continue denying your claim when faced with thorough evidence of the liable party’s negligence and the harm you suffered due to that negligence.
How Can Evidence Strengthen an Appeal to the Denial of a California Slip-Fall- Accident Claim?
Your damages claim will be based on evidence and information that your slip and fall accident attorney presents to an insurer in a personal injury demand package.
That package will generally include:
- A demand cover letter that summarizes your claim with a specific amount of damages you are requesting.
- Complete medical records showing the diagnosis of your injury, recommended treatment plans, and estimates of required future medical care.
- An incident report prepared by law enforcement authorities or private investigators, with witness statements attesting to how the slip and fall accident happened.
- Photographs and videos of the accident scene.
- Documentation of the wages and salary you did not earn while recovering from your injuries.
- A personal victim impact statement describing the pain you experienced as a result of your injuries and how that pain affects your life.
An insurer might deny a claim if it detects inconsistencies or contradictions in the demand package information. Your slip and fall lawyer will use all available evidence to resolve those contradictions and objectively justify your damages demand.
Contact Salamati Law for a Free Consultation
Liability insurers employ teams of lawyers whose sole purpose is to scrutinize and reject damages claims that are not supported by solid facts and evidence. When you retain the Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers at Salamati Law to appeal the denial of your claim, you shift the negotiations onto a level playing field with experienced legal advocacy. Please call our offices for a free, no-obligation consultation about your claim and an assessment of the best strategy to appeal the denial. We will counter the insurance company’s arguments, and if the insurer does not offer a fair settlement, we will take your case to trial and fight for the full measure of damages you deserve to recover. Since we work on a contingency fee basis, you will not pay attorney’s fees unless we win compensation for your injuries.
