A Personal Approach To Your Santa Monica Slip-And-Fall Case

Last updated on April 22, 2025

When you are visiting a place of business or another person’s property, they have specific obligations to you to prevent you from suffering a serious injury. If you slip and fall or suffer injuries due to a spill, defective stairway or other potentially dangerous condition, you may be able to hold the property owners responsible for any damages connected to your injuries.

Our team at the Law Offices of Eric Hershler in the Santa Monica area, has over 35 years of experience serving clients throughout California in personal injury cases, including slip-and-fall accidents. We provide dedicated personal attention to you throughout your case and fight tirelessly to help you obtain the compensation you need to recover.

Each slip-and-fall, or trip-and-fall accident involves unique circumstances. Moreover, your harm is unique to you and your family. Our Santa Monica slip-and-fall accident lawyers do not sit back and merely push papers. We engage with clients to learn every detail. Details involve the full extent of the harm, and the volume of new medical issues (and bills) that the personal injury accident introduces into the lives of our clients and families. We look to find all avenues to help clients and their families recover. It is not enough to seek a quick settlement, we fight to maximize recovery from all available resources. We know how personal your injury is to you and your family. That is why we fight for the results that are personal to you.

Our Santa Monica Personal Injury Lawyers And Legal Team Know How To Investigate Premises Liability Cases

Slip-and-fall cases are often quite complex. It can be difficult to prove whether someone is responsible for your injury, even if it is on their property. Knowing how to establish these claims requires a team that understands how to thoroughly investigate and document conditions at the time of the accident.

When we look to prove negligence in a premises liability case, we pursue evidence that proves these four critical areas:

• The property owner or property manager had a duty of care to keep their premises safe for any guest
• The property owner or property manager failed to meet this duty
• This failure resulted in a noticeable hazard that was not attended to by any liable party
• The total financial costs of your injuries, including medical bills, property damage and lost income

If you are unsure of what documents or information you would need to prove negligence, we will take the time to listen to your story and thoroughly examine your case. The law imposes duties on property owners, occupants and property managers to keep the property safe. We fight to not only enforce those duties, but to also fight to remedy any harms that arise as a result of negligence leading to personal injury.

Common Questions About Slip-, Trip-And-Fall Accidents

What should you do after a slip-, trip-and-fall accident in California?

Getting medical treatment for your injuries should be your first step. If you are physically able to take photos of the scene, that can be helpful as evidence in a potential lawsuit. After that, you may want to contact a personal injury attorney to discuss your accident and learn about your rights. Do not discuss your accident or give a statement to an insurance company before you speak with a lawyer.

Who can be held liable in a slip-and-fall case?

Typically, the property owner is liable for any injuries resulting from their negligence. Under California law, property owners must maintain safe property. If they don’t, and if they know or should have known about the hazard on their premises, they have a duty to warn guests of the hazard. Depending on the circumstances of the case, an architect, builder or landlord may be at fault for the defect that caused the accident. When we investigate the accident, we will determine liability and hold each negligent party accountable for your losses.

What kind of damages can be recovered?

Similar to other types of personal injury lawsuits, a slip-and-fall injury victim can seek damages for their medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. If the accident caused a wrongful death, the surviving family members may sue for damages that also include funeral and burial costs, and the personal loss of a loved one.

How long do you have to file a claim?

The statute of limitations in California is two years from the date of the accident for injuries on private property. If you were injured on government property, you have only six months to file a claim. It is usually best not to wait too long after the accident to file a claim. If your injuries are apparent, then speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

 

Reach Out For More Information About Our Slip-And-Fall Services Don’t let a slip-and-fall injury on someone else’s property go unaddressed. Contact the Law Offices of Eric Hershler today, and let us help you take the first step toward justice and healing. Call us at 424-432-5084 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.