Slip and Fall Lawyer
A slip and fall accident can upend your life in an instant, leaving you with injuries, medical bills, and questions about how to move forward. At Setareh Law, we fight for injury victims throughout California, including those hurt in slip and fall accidents. Our team understands premises liability law and what it takes to hold negligent property owners accountable. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our attorneys are located in Setareh Law in Modesto and serve clients throughout the region.
Who Is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in Modesto?
When Can a Business Be Held Responsible?
Property owners and businesses have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to address known hazards — such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or debris in walkways — and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable. The key is establishing that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to fix it within a reasonable amount of time. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits annually, representing the leading cause of visits for people over 65.
What Makes Slip and Fall Cases Challenging?
Insurance companies representing large commercial properties often dispute liability, arguing the hazard was obvious, the victim was inattentive, or that the fall was unrelated to any negligence. California’s comparative negligence rule also means your compensation may be reduced if you are found partially at fault. Our attorneys anticipate and counter these tactics with thorough investigation and evidence.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If your slip and fall case is successful, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses (current and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. We also account for the impact of serious long-term injuries such as brain injuries on your ability to work and live normally.
Why Documenting Your Accident Matters
Surveillance footage from store cameras may be erased within days, witnesses become harder to locate, and hazardous conditions can be repaired before they are documented. Taking photographs at the scene, filing an incident report, and seeking immediate medical attention are among the most important steps you can take after a fall to protect your legal rights.
Contact Setareh Law for a Free Consultation
Our Modesto slip and fall lawyers are ready to review your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. Fill out our contact form to schedule your free consultation today. You pay nothing unless we win.
