Name: Trembach Law Firm
Address: 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA, 91301, US
Telephone: +1-818-514-7680
Price range: Free Consultation

Question 1

How do I find a Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer?

Accepted Answer

If you are wondering what should I do after a slip and fall in Los Angeles, contact Trembach Law at (818) 514-7680 for a free consultation. Our Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers have extensive experience representing premises liability victims throughout LA County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. We work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Look for attorneys with specific premises liability experience, knowledge of California Civil Code Section 1714, and a track record of successful settlements and verdicts in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Question 2

What compensation can I receive for a slip and fall in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles slip and fall victims may recover economic damages including medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and property damage. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disability. There is no meaningful "average" settlement, and any figure presented as one should be treated with caution: outcomes turn on the specific facts. What actually drives value is the strength of the evidence on notice — how long the hazard existed and what the owner's inspection records show — the documented medical course and prognosis, the effect on earning capacity, the plaintiff's share of comparative fault, and the limits of the available insurance. In rare cases involving gross negligence, punitive damages may also be available. No particular outcome can be promised.

Question 3

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

California has a 2-year statute of limitations for slip and fall personal injury claims under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, starting from the date of the accident. For claims against government entities such as the City of Los Angeles, LA County, Caltrans, or LAUSD, you must file an administrative claim within 6 months under the California Government Tort Claims Act (Government Code Section 911.2). Missing these deadlines permanently bars your claim. Contact our LA slip and fall attorneys immediately to protect your rights.

Question 4

What are common slip and fall locations in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Common LA slip and fall locations include retail stores (Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot), grocery stores (Ralphs, Vons, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Sprouts), restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes, parking lots and parking structures, shopping malls (The Grove, Beverly Center, Westfield Century City, Hollywood & Highland), entertainment venues (Crypto.com Arena, SoFi Stadium, Dodger Stadium), public sidewalks throughout LA County, LAX Airport terminals, hospitals and medical facilities, office buildings in Downtown LA and Century City, and public parks including Griffith Park.

Question 5

Do I need a lawyer for a minor slip and fall in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Even "minor" slip and falls can result in serious injuries that worsen over time, including herniated discs, torn ligaments, and traumatic brain injuries that may not show symptoms immediately. Our Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers offer free consultations to evaluate your case with no obligation. We can determine if you have a viable claim, estimate your case value, and advise you on the best course of action. Insurance companies routinely deny or undervalue legitimate claims without attorney representation.

Question 6

What evidence do I need for a Los Angeles slip and fall claim?

Accepted Answer

Critical evidence includes: incident reports filed with the property owner or business, photographs and videos of the hazardous condition and your injuries, witness names and contact information, surveillance camera footage (must be preserved quickly as it is often overwritten within 30-72 hours), medical records from emergency treatment and ongoing care, maintenance and inspection logs, prior complaints about the same hazard, weather reports if applicable, shoes you were wearing at the time, and documentation of the property owner's knowledge of the dangerous condition. Our LA slip and fall attorneys investigate immediately to preserve time-sensitive evidence.

Question 7

Can I sue a Los Angeles store if I slipped on a wet floor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the store knew or should have known about the wet floor hazard and failed to clean it up or provide adequate warning. Under California premises liability law (California Civil Code Section 1714), property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. Stores must conduct regular inspections (typically every 15-30 minutes) and promptly address hazards like spills and wet floors. The landmark case Ortega v. Kmart Corp. established that store owners have a duty to inspect and can be liable even if they did not create the hazard, if sufficient time passed that they should have discovered it.

Question 8

How much does a Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer cost?

Accepted Answer

Our Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers work on contingency, meaning you pay absolutely nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our standard contingency fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict (typically 33.3% for pre-litigation settlements and 40% if the case goes to trial). All case costs including medical record retrieval, expert witness fees, court filing fees, and investigation expenses are advanced by our firm and only repaid from your recovery. This arrangement allows injured victims to access quality legal representation without any financial risk.

Question 9

What if I was partially at fault for my Los Angeles slip and fall?

Accepted Answer

California follows the pure comparative negligence doctrine under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975). This means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for your accident, though your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a jury determines you were 30% at fault for not watching where you were walking and the property owner was 70% at fault for failing to clean a spill, and your total damages are $200,000, you would receive $140,000 (70% of $200,000). Unlike some states that bar recovery if you are more than 50% at fault, California allows recovery even if you are 99% at fault.

Question 10

How long does a Los Angeles slip and fall case take?

Accepted Answer

The timeline varies based on case complexity. Simple cases with clear liability and moderate injuries may settle within 3-6 months through direct negotiation with the insurance company. Most cases settle within 6-18 months after maximum medical improvement is reached and a demand package is submitted. Complex cases involving serious injuries, multiple defendants, disputed liability, or government entities may take 1-2 years. Cases that proceed to trial in Los Angeles Superior Court typically take 18-30 months from filing to verdict. Our attorneys work to resolve cases as efficiently as possible while ensuring maximum compensation.

Question 11

What is premises liability under California law?

Accepted Answer

Premises liability is the legal doctrine that holds property owners and occupiers responsible for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on their property. Under California Civil Code Section 1714, everyone is responsible for injuries caused by their want of ordinary care in managing their property. The California Supreme Court in Rowland v. Christian (1968) established the factors courts consider: foreseeability of harm, degree of certainty of injury, closeness between defendant's conduct and injury, moral blame, policy of preventing future harm, extent of the burden to the defendant, and consequences to the community. Property owners must exercise reasonable care to discover dangerous conditions, repair them promptly, or adequately warn visitors.

Question 12

Can I file a slip and fall claim against the City of Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but government claims have special requirements under the California Government Tort Claims Act (Government Code Sections 810-996.6). You must file an administrative claim with the City of Los Angeles within 6 months of the accident, not the standard 2-year statute of limitations. The claim must be filed using the correct form with specific information including the date, location, circumstances, and amount of damages claimed. What happens next depends on how the City responds, and the two paths have very different deadlines under Government Code §945.6(a). If the City serves written notice rejecting the claim under §913, you have six months from the date that notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail. If the City never gives written notice — including where it simply lets the 45 days lapse in silence — you have two years from the accrual of the cause of action. Treating silence as if it started a six-month clock is a common and costly error. Common government property claims include broken sidewalks, pothole injuries, dangerous conditions in public parks, and falls at government buildings.

Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer

What You Must Prove in a California Premises Liability Case

Deadlines

Compensation and What To Do Now

Fees, Costs and Case Results

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Trembach Law Firm