INJURED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S PROPERTY?
Slip and Fall Lawyer in Burbank
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail — leaving a wet floor unmarked, ignoring a broken step, or letting a parking lot go unrepaired — and someone gets hurt, they can be held liable. As your Burbank personal injury attorney, I investigate the hazard, establish the owner’s negligence, and fight for the full compensation your injuries deserve.
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Your Dedicated Burbank Slip and Fall Attorney
At Personal Injury 365, I handle premises liability claims throughout Burbank and the greater Los Angeles area. Slip and fall cases look simple from the outside, but property owners and their insurers fight them hard. They argue the hazard was obvious, that you were not paying attention, or that they had no notice of the dangerous condition. I build the evidentiary record that defeats those arguments and puts the responsibility where it belongs.
Whether you fell in a grocery store, a restaurant, a parking lot, an apartment complex, or on a public sidewalk, the legal question is the same: did the property owner know or should they have known about the hazard, and did they fail to fix it or warn you? I answer that question with physical evidence, incident reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness testimony — and I pursue the maximum compensation your injuries and losses support.
How I Handle Premises Liability Claims
Slip and fall cases are won or lost on evidence. I move quickly to preserve what exists, then build the case that proves the property owner’s negligence caused your injuries.
Establishing the Owner’s Notice
California law requires proving the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition. I subpoena maintenance logs, inspection records, and incident reports to establish how long the hazard existed and why the owner is responsible for failing to address it.
Securing Surveillance Footage
Many falls are captured on security cameras — but footage is often overwritten within days. I send preservation letters immediately to ensure the relevant video is secured before it disappears, giving your case the strongest possible foundation.
Photographing the Scene
The condition of the floor, walkway, or staircase at the time of the fall is critical evidence. I move quickly to document the scene before a property owner repairs or alters the hazard, and work with investigators to capture the physical proof needed to win.
Documenting Your Injuries
Slip and fall injuries — hip fractures, wrist fractures, head trauma, spinal injuries — are often severe in older adults and can require extended rehabilitation. I work with your medical providers to document every diagnosis, treatment, and future care need your injuries require.
Defeating the “Open and Obvious” Defense
Property owners frequently claim the hazard was so visible that you should have avoided it. I challenge this argument by showing that the hazard was not reasonably observable under the conditions — poor lighting, crowded aisles, distracting surroundings — or that the owner should have fixed it regardless.
Business & Commercial Properties
Retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers carry commercial general liability insurance specifically for premises claims. I identify the correct insurer, quantify your full damages, and negotiate aggressively for a settlement that reflects the true cost of your fall.
Residential & Apartment Claims
Landlords are required to maintain safe conditions for tenants and visitors. If you were injured in an apartment building, rental unit, or on residential property due to a known hazard the owner failed to repair, I pursue the responsible party directly.
Government & Public Property
Falls on public sidewalks, in government buildings, or in public parks involve special rules. Claims against government entities in California require filing a tort claim within six months of the incident. I handle these deadlines precisely and pursue these claims as aggressively as any other.
No Upfront Costs
You pay nothing unless I win. My contingency fee arrangement means there is no financial risk in pursuing a premises liability claim. I only get paid when you recover compensation — so my success depends entirely on yours.
Compensation We Fight to Recover for You
A slip and fall on someone else’s property can produce serious, lasting injuries — especially for older adults. As your Burbank personal injury lawyer, I fight for compensation that covers everything the negligent property owner’s failure has cost you.
Medical Expenses
From the emergency room visit and surgery through hospitalization, orthopedic care, imaging, and physical rehabilitation, I document and pursue full compensation for every medical cost your fall has caused — including future treatment you will need.
Lost Wages & Income
A serious fall injury can keep you out of work for weeks or months. If your injuries have reduced your ability to earn at your prior level — or have prevented you from returning to your occupation at all — I pursue compensation for every dollar of lost income.
Pain and Suffering
A hip fracture or traumatic brain injury from a fall can permanently alter your quality of life. I ensure your settlement accounts for the physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life your injuries have caused, not just your medical bills.
Property Damage
If personal property was damaged in your fall — glasses, a phone, clothing, mobility aids — those losses are part of your claim. I include all property damage in the total damages calculation to ensure nothing is left on the table.
Slip and Fall FAQ
Premises liability cases in California involve specific rules around notice, fault, and deadlines. Here are the questions I hear most often. Call me for a free consultation on your specific situation.
A premises liability claim is a personal injury claim based on the negligence of a property owner or occupier. Instead of proving a driver was careless, you prove a property owner failed in their duty to maintain safe conditions. The core legal question is whether the owner knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors. The same types of damages apply — medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering — but the evidence gathering focuses on the property rather than a vehicle.
To succeed in a California premises liability case, you generally need to establish four things: the defendant owned, leased, or controlled the property; the property was in a dangerous condition; the owner knew or should have known about the danger and failed to fix it or warn you; and that dangerous condition caused your injuries. The most contested element is usually notice — whether the owner knew about the hazard. I build the evidence on this point using maintenance records, surveillance footage, and the duration the hazard existed.
Yes, under California’s comparative fault system, your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault. If a jury finds you were 20% responsible for your fall, your award is reduced by 20%. However, comparative fault does not eliminate your claim — the at-fault property owner still pays for their share. I work to minimize any fault attributed to you by demonstrating the hazard was not reasonably observable and that the owner bears the primary responsibility for allowing it to exist.
For falls on private property, California’s statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the fall. However, if you fell on government-owned property — a public sidewalk, a government building, a public school — you must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident. Missing this deadline bars your claim entirely. Contact me immediately if you were injured on public property so we can meet this shorter deadline.
There is no reliable average because settlement values depend heavily on injury severity, medical costs, the clarity of the owner’s negligence, and how long the dangerous condition existed. Minor soft-tissue injuries settle for much less than cases involving hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal damage requiring surgery. What I can tell you is that I evaluate every factor specific to your case — your medical costs, your lost income, your future care needs, the strength of the liability evidence — and demand a settlement that reflects the full value of your claim, not an industry average.
Yes. Large retail chains, supermarkets, and commercial landlords carry substantial commercial general liability insurance for exactly this reason. Their size does not protect them from liability, and their insurance carriers actively work to minimize payouts. I have handled claims against commercial property owners and know how to navigate their litigation strategies. Being a large corporation makes them a better-insured defendant, not a less negligent one.
This is actually significant. Under California Evidence Code Section 1151, subsequent remedial measures generally cannot be used as direct evidence of negligence in trial. However, evidence that the hazard was repaired can be relevant to ownership and control of the property. More importantly, the fact that they fixed it right away often confirms they knew the problem existed. I document post-incident repairs as part of the overall evidentiary picture.
Responsibility for public sidewalks in California depends on the location and applicable local ordinances. In many California cities, adjacent property owners share responsibility for sidewalk maintenance. The city or municipality may also be liable depending on the specific circumstances. These claims require filing a government tort claim within six months — not two years. I identify the correct responsible parties immediately and file the appropriate claim before any deadline passes.
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If a property owner’s negligence caused your fall and your injuries, you should not have to pay for it alone. Contact me today for a free case review — no cost, no obligation, no pressure.