Slip and Fall Lawyer in California
A slip, trip, and fall on someone else's property can cause serious, lasting injuries — and the property owner's insurer will look for a way to blame you. Property owners have to keep their premises reasonably safe. We handle California slip and fall claims so you can focus on recovering.
Were you hurt in a slip and fall?
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What to do after a slip and fall in California
The steps you take after a fall can decide the claim. If you can, report the fall to the property owner, manager, or staff and ask for a written incident report. Photograph what caused the fall — the spill, the broken step, the ice, the poor lighting — right away, because it can be cleaned up or fixed within minutes. Get names and numbers for any witnesses and staff, and get medical care even if you feel able to walk away, since some injuries appear later. Be careful about giving a recorded statement to the property's insurer before you have spoken with an attorney.
How we handle your California slip and fall claim
You focus on healing; we handle the rest. We gather the incident report, any surveillance video, your medical records, and the evidence of the hazard, deal with the property owner's insurer so you don't have to, and build the strongest version of your claim before demanding a fair recovery. Slip and fall cases turn on the hazard and whether the owner knew or should have known about it — and on pushing back when they try to blame you for not watching your step. Every slip and fall matter starts with a free, confidential review. Se habla español.
Why work with Woods Law Group
Property owners and their insurers know these cases can be defended by blaming the injured person, so they fight them hard. Having your own attorney levels the field. We take these cases on a contingency basis for clients we represent, which means no fee unless we recover for you. You get straight answers, real communication, and a firm that treats your recovery as the priority.
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Common slip and fall cases we handle in California
- Wet Floor Accidents
- Uneven Surface Accidents
- Stairway Accidents
- Ice And Weather Falls
- Grocery Store Falls
- Restaurant Bar Falls
- Parking Lot Falls
- Apartment Common Area Falls
- Proving Fault Notice
- Settlement Value
Dealing with the insurance company
California deadlines and fault rules
In California, the deadline to file most slip and fall claims is generally two years from the date of the fall, and a much shorter deadline — often about six months — applies before you can sue a government agency, such as a fall on a public sidewalk or in a government building. California follows a pure comparative-fault rule, so you may still recover even if you were partly at fault, with your share deducted. Property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to keep their premises safe, judged by what a reasonable owner would have done.
- Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)
- Comparative fault in California
- Claims against a government agency
- Evidence that builds your claim
California injury law: deadlines, fault and caps
California injury law shapes your case in a few specific ways worth knowing early.
- Filing deadline: You generally have two years from the date of the injury to file — and only about six months to put a government entity on notice before you can sue.
- Fault: California follows pure comparative negligence, so you can still recover even if you were partly — or mostly — at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share of the blame.
- Damage caps: An ordinary California injury case has no cap on damages; medical-malpractice claims are the main exception.
- Uninsured drivers: California sets minimum auto-insurance limits and uninsured/underinsured-motorist rules that affect what coverage is available.
Free tools and guides
- Slip and fall FAQs
- Settlement & deadline calculators
- Free downloadable guides
- Checklists
- Calculators & estimators
- Side-by-side comparisons
- Questions & answers
- Articles & explainers
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Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in California?
Deadlines vary by state and by who owns the property, and they can be short — especially if a government entity owns it. Because a missed deadline can end a claim entirely, the safest step is a free review right away.
The store says the fall was my own fault. Does that end my claim?
Not necessarily. Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe, and insurers routinely blame the injured person for not watching where they walked. Even if you were partly at fault, you may still recover under a comparative-fault rule.
How much is my California slip and fall case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical treatment, lost income, and other factors — and it is exactly what our attorney evaluates for free. We will not quote a number sight unseen, but we can tell you whether your case is worth pursuing.
How much does a slip and fall lawyer cost?
We handle slip and fall claims on a contingency basis for cases we take, which means no fee unless we recover for you, and the initial review is always free. Cost should never stop you from finding out where you stand.
Ready to find out where you stand?
The case review takes about two minutes. It's free and confidential, with no obligation.