Irvine Personal Injury Lawyer

Irvine Slip and Fall Lawyer

A slip and fall at a grocery store, hotel, or restaurant can happen in seconds and leave you dealing with weeks or even months of recovery. You may be facing medical bills, missed work, and pain that makes daily life difficult to endure. If the fall happened because a business failed to keep its property safe, you may have the right to pursue compensation under California premises liability law.

At Setareh Law, we have recovered over $250 million for injury victims throughout California and earned more than 400 five-star Google reviews from clients who trusted us through some of their hardest moments. Our attorneys bring over 60 years of combined experience to every case, and we handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. If you were hurt in a slip and fall at a business in Irvine, our team is ready to help you understand your options. 

What Makes a Property Owner Liable for a Slip and Fall?

California law requires business owners to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for customers and guests. When they fail to do so and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable for damages incurred. Liability typically comes down to what the business knew, or should have known, about the hazard that caused the fall.

Common Conditions That Lead to Slip and Fall Injuries

Irvine is home to major shopping centers, hotel corridors, restaurant dining rooms, and large retail chains, all of which see heavy foot traffic. When these businesses cut corners on maintenance or fail to address known dangers, falls occur. Common hazardous conditions include:

• Wet or slippery floors without warning signs
• Spilled liquids left unaddressed in aisles or entryways
• Uneven flooring, broken tiles, or torn carpeting
• Cluttered walkways and poorly maintained store floors
• Inadequate lighting in parking garages or common areas

These hazards are not simply accidents as they could have been prevented. When a business has notice of a dangerous condition and does nothing to fix it or warn customers ahead of making repairs, that failure can be the basis of a legal claim. Photographing the scene and requesting an incident report immediately after a fall can make a significant difference in the strength of your case since many hazards can be quickly cleaned up, removing the evidence you need.

What Injuries Can Result from a Slip and Fall?

Slip and fall accidents cause serious injuries more often than many people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, with unintentional fall death rates rising steadily from 2003 through 2023. Even for younger adults, a single fall at a commercial establishment can result in injuries that require surgery, physical therapy, or long-term care that changes the trajectory of their lives forever.

Types of Injuries We See in Slip and Fall Cases

Falls at business establishments frequently produce injuries ranging from minor sprains to life-altering trauma. Our clients have come to us after suffering:

• Broken bones and fractures, particularly in the wrists, hips, and ankles
• Traumatic brain injuries from hitting their head on the floor or a fixture
• Spinal cord injuries that may cause lasting pain or limited mobility
• Torn ligaments or soft tissue injuries requiring surgical repair
• Shoulder dislocations and rotator cuff tears

The severity of these injuries often depends on the type of surface, the force of impact, and the age and health of the person who fell. Regardless of the nature of your injury, documenting your treatment from the very beginning gives our attorneys the evidence needed to build a strong case on your behalf.

What Compensation May Be Available After a Slip and Fall?

If your case is successful, you may be able to recover compensation for the economic and personal costs your fall has caused. The value of a claim depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the impact that those injuries have on your ability to work, and the degree of negligence involved. You can get a sense of what outcomes are possible by reviewing our case results.

Recoverable damages in a California slip and fall case may include medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In cases where the business was particularly reckless or willful in ignoring a hazard, punitive damages may also be on the table. Our legal team works with medical professionals and uses other resources to put together a thorough picture of what your injuries have truly cost you.

How California Law Addresses Slip and Fall Claims

California follows a comparative fault system, which means your compensation may be reduced if you are found partially responsible for your own fall. For example, if you were distracted while walking or were in an area not open to customers, a court may assign some portion of fault to you. However, this does not necessarily prevent you from recovering compensation entirely.

Under California Civil Code Section 1714, property owners owe a general duty of care to those who enter their premises. Business operators, in particular, are expected to conduct regular inspections and address hazards in a timely manner. Our attorneys at Setareh Law are familiar with how insurance companies and defense attorneys argue these cases, and we know how to push back against unfair fault allocations. We also handle premises liability claims across a wide range of property types and incident scenarios throughout California.

Contact Setareh Law to Speak with an Irvine Slip and Fall Lawyer

After a slip and fall injury at a business, the decisions you make early on can affect the outcome of your case. Evidence disappears, witness memories fade, and surveillance footage gets overwritten. The sooner you connect with an attorney, the better positioned you are to preserve the record and pursue the full amount of compensation you deserve. Our team is available 24/7, offers home visits when needed, and serves clients across eight California office locations, including those throughout Orange County.

Setareh Law handles every slip and fall case on a contingency fee basis, so there is no cost to getting started. We are bilingual in English and Spanish and committed to putting clients first at every step of the process. To speak with an Irvine slip and fall lawyer about your case, contact us today.

Client Reviews

★★★★★ “We initially retained a local Sacramento lawyer but were not very impressed with our interaction. Hubby then found Setareh Law on an AVVO review. The first phone call with Aaron was promising. He listened! Then, we immediately got a phone call from Daniel Setareh. Long story short, they were able to help us immensely and resolved my dad’s accident/injury. Ylzy and Rafael were my contacts and provided much help and answered most of our questions. I highly recommend this firm.” Vicki Suan, 2024.02.05

★★★★★ “Daniel Setareh is an excellent lawyer! He and his staff worked really hard to get the best settlement for me and I am amazed with what I got. If you need a lawyer who can get the highest settlement, Daniel is the man. The staff was also very helpful and they referred me right away to professionals which helped me manage my neck pain. They took good care of me. I would highly recommend Daniel to everyone I know. Top notch lawyer and very compassionate.” Lilibeth, 2026.01.09

★★★★★ “Jessica was very understanding of our situation. She was helpful throughout the whole process which made it easy for us. Thank you.” dee Cha, 2026.02.19

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Meet Daniel Setareh

Daniel Setareh is a California personal injury attorney and founder of Setareh Law, APLC Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers, a firm that has recovered over $400 million for injury victims across the state. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern School of Law and has been recognized for his dedication to clients through over 100 five-star reviews on Avvo, the Avvo Client’s Choice Award for six consecutive years, and the 2026 Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award, one of the legal industry’s most prestigious client service distinctions.

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