Los Angeles slip & fall injury lawyers
Property owners must keep their places reasonably safe. The hard part is proving they knew, or should have known, about the hazard. That’s where we start.
What to do after a slip & fall injury
- Report it to the manager and get a copy.An incident report made the same day is strong evidence.
- Photograph the hazard right away.Spills get mopped and broken steps get fixed, sometimes within the hour.
- Keep your shoes and clothes.They show you were dressed for the conditions.
What California law says
Duty of care
Every owner must use reasonable care to keep people safe (Civil Code § 1714).
6 months
to file a claim when the fall happens on city or state property.
2 years
to file against a private owner or business.
California law as of 2026. Every case is different; a lawyer can tell you how these apply to yours.
Injuries we handle
- Hip and wrist fractures
- Head injuries
- Back injuries
- Knee and ankle injuries
$520K
A tenant fell on a stairway the landlord knew was broken. Hip fracture and surgery.
A sample result on a concept site. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
The store says I should have watched my step.
That argument only reduces your award by your share of fault. If the hazard was there long enough that staff should have found it, the store is still responsible.
I fell in my apartment building. Can I claim against my landlord?
Yes, if the landlord knew about the problem, like a broken stair or poor lighting, and didn’t fix it in reasonable time.