Slip and Fall Lawyer
A slip and fall at a business can turn an ordinary day into a painful ordeal. Whether you were grocery shopping at a local supermarket, dining at a restaurant, or walking through a hotel lobby, a wet floor, uneven surface, or poorly maintained area can send you crashing to the ground in seconds. The injuries that follow can be severe, ranging from broken bones and torn ligaments to concussions and brain injuries that disrupt every aspect of your life. At Setareh Law, with over $250 million recovered for clients across California and more than 60 years of combined experience, our team has a strong record of holding negligent property owners accountable. We handle every slip and fall case on a contingency fee basis.
What Causes Slip and Fall Accidents at Business Establishments?
Some of the most common conditions that lead to slip and fall injuries at business establishments include wet floors without warning signs, damaged or uneven flooring inside stores or hotels, poor lighting in parking garages or stairwells, cluttered walkways or debris left in customer-accessible areas, and slippery surfaces near entryways during wet weather. These hazards are preventable, and when a business ignores them, injured customers have the right to seek compensation. Documenting the scene with photos and filing an incident report as soon as possible can make a significant difference in the strength of your case. See All Case Results
What Injuries Can Result from a Slip and Fall?
Fractures are among the most frequent results of a commercial slip and fall, particularly to the wrist, hip, and ankle. Head trauma is another major concern. According to the CDC’s fall prevention data, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults in the United States, with approximately 3 million emergency department visits from fall-related injuries occurring each year. Spinal injuries, nerve damage, and torn muscles or ligaments are also common, with conditions that can limit a person’s ability to work, drive, or perform daily activities for weeks, months, or permanently. The full extent of these injuries often requires time to emerge, which is why prompt medical care and early legal consultation are both critical after a fall.
How Do You Prove Liability in a Sacramento Slip and Fall Case?
Proving liability in a slip and fall case requires showing that the property owner or business knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or provide adequate warning. Evidence is everything in a premises liability claim. Surveillance footage from the establishment can be particularly powerful, as it may capture exactly when a hazard appeared and how long staff failed to address it. Witness statements from other customers or employees can also be key. An incident report filed at the time of the accident creates a contemporaneous record of what occurred, which is why we always advise clients to report their fall before leaving the premises. Our attorneys work with investigators and, when necessary, expert witnesses to reconstruct what happened and establish the business’s failure to maintain a reasonably safe environment.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Medical expenses, both past and future, are typically a central component of any settlement or verdict. Lost wages and reduced earning capacity matter as well, particularly for those whose injuries prevent them from returning to the same type of work. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life are also compensable damages in California personal injury cases. We also serve clients across the broader Sacramento area and handle other serious accident matters, including those involving our Sacramento truck accident team.
Contact Setareh Law for Help with Your Sacramento Slip and Fall Claim
After a slip and fall at a business, you deserve a legal team that moves quickly, investigates thoroughly, and refuses to accept lowball settlements from insurance companies. Our team is available around the clock, offers home visits for those who cannot travel, and brings 60-plus years of combined experience to every case we take. Fill out our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.
