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A slip and fall at a business can turn your life upside down in an instant. One moment you’re shopping at a grocery store, grabbing a bite at a restaurant, or checking into a hotel, and the next you’re on the ground with a serious injury. These accidents happen fast, and the physical and financial fallout can follow you for weeks or months afterward. If a dangerous condition on someone else’s property caused your fall, you may have the right to pursue compensation for what you’ve been through.

California law holds business owners responsible for keeping their properties safe. Under premises liability rules, property owners and operators must take reasonable steps to prevent hazardous conditions from harming visitors. When they fail to do so and someone gets hurt as a result, that injured person has legal options. Our slip and fall attorneys at Setareh Law are here to help Beverly Hills residents and visitors understand those options and pursue the full compensation they deserve.

What Causes Slip and Fall Accidents at Business Establishments?

Most slip and fall injuries at commercial properties come down to one thing: a hazard that should have been addressed. Business owners are expected to inspect their premises regularly, fix dangerous conditions promptly, and warn customers when a hazard cannot be immediately resolved.

Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents at business locations include:

Wet or slippery floors without warning signs
Spilled liquids in grocery stores or restaurants
Uneven or broken flooring in hotel lobbies or retail stores
Loose rugs or mats at building entrances
Cluttered or poorly lit aisles and walkways
Recently mopped floors without proper signage

Any of these conditions can cause a serious fall. Proving that the business knew or should have known about the hazard is a key part of a successful claim, which is why gathering evidence right after an accident matters so much.

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How to Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Claim

The steps you take right after a fall can have a real impact on your case. If you are physically able to do so, there are a few important things to do before leaving the scene.

Report the Incident to the Business

Notify a manager or staff member right away and make sure an incident report is filed. Request a copy of that report before you leave. A formal record of the accident helps establish that the incident actually occurred and that the business was put on notice.

Document Everything You Can

Take photos of the exact spot where you fell, capturing the hazardous condition that caused it. If there were bystanders who saw what happened, get their names and contact information. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls account for more than one million emergency room visits each year, and photographic evidence plays a significant role in how these cases are resolved.

Seek Medical Attention Promptly

Even if you feel okay in the moment, some injuries take time to surface. Getting evaluated by a doctor creates a medical record that connects your injuries to the fall. Delaying care can give insurance companies a reason to dispute your claim.

What Compensation May Be Available in a Beverly Hills Slip and Fall Case?

Slip and fall injuries can range from minor sprains to fractures, spinal cord injuries, or brain injuries that require long-term treatment. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for a range of losses.

Those losses can include medical bills related to emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, and ongoing treatment. You may also be able to seek compensation for lost wages if your injury kept you from working, as well as pain and suffering for the physical and emotional toll the accident has taken on your life. In cases where the at-fault party acted with particular recklessness, additional damages may be available.

California uses a pure comparative negligence rule, which means that even if you are found partially at fault for your fall, you can still recover compensation. Your total award would simply be reduced by your percentage of fault. This is worth knowing, especially if an insurance company tries to shift blame onto you after the accident.

Why Having Legal Help Makes a Difference

Property owners and their insurers typically move quickly to protect themselves after an accident. They may investigate the scene, review surveillance footage, and contact you to discuss a settlement, often before you fully understand the extent of your injuries or your rights. Having an attorney in your corner levels the playing field.

Our team at Setareh Law works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We handle everything from gathering evidence and negotiating with insurers to filing a lawsuit if that becomes necessary. From our Pasadena slip and fall team to our Beverly Hills attorneys, we know how to build cases that hold negligent businesses accountable.

Contact Setareh Law After a Beverly Hills Slip and Fall

Setareh Law has recovered over $250 million for injured clients across California, and our team brings more than 60 years of combined experience to every case we handle. We have earned over 400 five-star Google reviews because we treat every client with the personal attention they deserve. We offer consultations in both English and Spanish, and we have multiple office locations across California to serve clients wherever they are.

If you or someone you know was hurt in a slip and fall at a store, restaurant, hotel, or other business in Beverly Hills, we are ready to help. Time matters in these cases as California allows only two years to file a personal injury claim. Reach out today by visiting our contact page to get started.

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★★★★★ “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

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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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