Trip and Fall

Trip and Fall

Trip and fall accidents happen when a property owner fails to keep their premises reasonably safe. These cases often involve uneven flooring, broken stairs, poor lighting, loose carpeting, spills, cracked sidewalks, or hidden hazards that should have been repaired or clearly warned about. Under California law, property owners have a duty to fix dangerous conditions or provide adequate warnings when they know, or should know, about a hazard.

Insurance companies almost always try to blame the victim. They argue you “weren’t watching where you were going,” wore the wrong shoes, or should have avoided the danger. But the real question is whether the property owner allowed an unsafe condition to exist. Liability often depends on factors such as how long the hazard was present, whether prior complaints were made, whether reasonable inspections were conducted, and whether the danger violated safety codes or basic maintenance standards.

Serious falls can cause broken bones, head injuries, spinal damage, and long-term mobility problems. Medical bills and lost income add up quickly. Attorney Ryan’s team holds property owners and their insurance companies accountable when unsafe conditions cause preventable injuries.