Slip and Fall
SLIP AND FALL
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents in California are governed by premises liability law, which holds property owners, landlords, and businesses responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their premises. Here’s how the law works:
Property owners in California have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors and tenants. This duty applies to commercial, residential, and public properties alike. Owners must:
Regularly inspect their property for hazards
Repair known dangers promptly
Warn visitors and tenants about potential risks if immediate repairs are not possible.
WHAT CAUSES SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
While people can fall for a wide range of reasons, certain conditions are known to significantly increase the risk of slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. These include:
- Wet or slippery surfaces
- Uneven pavement or broken sidewalks
- Inadequate lighting in walkways or stairwells
- Loose rugs or unsecured carpets
- Obstacles or debris in walking paths
- Ice, snow, or other weather-related hazards
- Missing or damaged handrails
WHAT CAUSES SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
- Get medical help right away
- Report the accident immediately
- Be careful what you say after the accident
- Get witness contact information
- Take pictures
- Keep and preserve the clothes and shoes you were wearing
- Get contact information of any and all witnesses
- Call our experienced slip & fall attorneys
HOW OUR FIRM FIGHTS FOR YOU
Goodman Sullivan Law Group is one of California’s most aggressive and high-powered slip and fall firms. They prepare each case for trial, which puts pressure on insurance companies/owners to offer higher settlements rather than risk a jury verdict. Goodman Sullivan Law Goup refuses to accept inadequate settlement offers or to let insurance companies control the process, assembling a dedicated team to thoroughly investigate cases and gather evidence.
Goodman Sullivan Law Group’s assertive and no-nonsense approach has earned the firm a reputation as a dedicated advocate for injury victims, committed to securing justice against powerful property owners and insurance companies.
COMPENSATION THAT IS AVAILABLE IN A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT
Medical bills
The costs of prescription drugs, therapy, cost of hospitalization, assistive devices, and past, present and future treatment could be reimbursed.
Wage loss
You may be able to recover lost wages due to your injuries and seek compensation if a permanent impairment affects your future earning capacity.
Pain and suffering
Physical discomfort, emotional and psychological anguish, and other noneconomic diminishments to your daily life could be taken into consideration.
Loss of consortium
LOC claims typically cover a range of damages, including loss of companionship, emotional support, intimacy, and services that the injured spouse would have provided before the injury.
Punitive damages: Under California Civil Code section 3294,
The financial penalties awarded to punish a defendant for their malicious, fraudulent, or oppressive behavior. These damages are designed to deter similar misconduct in the future.
