At Crown & Stone Law, P.C., we help people injured in slip and fall accidents across Los Angeles, from grocery store aisles in the Valley to Metro platforms downtown and apartment parking structures on the Westside.
Our founding attorney has been admitted to the California Bar since 2008 and is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 attorney in Los Angeles County. You get direct access to a real lawyer, not a case manager who disappears after the first call.
A slip and fall claim is a type of premises liability case. A property owner failed to keep their space reasonably safe and someone got hurt because of it. That can mean an unmarked wet floor, broken pavement, or a poorly lit stairwell. When that neglect causes an injury, the owner and their insurer can be held responsible.
You also have a limited time to act. The deadline to file is usually two years from the date of the fall in California. Treatment may be available through a medical lien even if you have no insurance, meaning the provider agrees to wait for payment until your case resolves.
How Liability Is Determined in a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Case
Under California Civil Code Section 1714, owners, tenants, and property managers have a duty to keep their space reasonably safe. To recover money, four things must be true. The owner owed you a duty of care, they broke that duty, that break caused your fall, and you suffered real harm.
The central question is whether the owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard and failed to fix it. This is called constructive notice. A spilled drink left in a grocery aisle for an hour, a broken stair in an apartment stairwell, or a faulty escalator in a mall can all meet this standard.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average bodily injury liability claim for a slip and fall is roughly $20,000, though California places no cap on compensatory damages, so serious injuries can lead to much higher recoveries.
Timing matters. Most private-party claims carry a two-year deadline under CCP Section 335.1. Claims against a public entity, like a fall at a Metro station, must be filed within six months under Government Code Section 835. We investigate and document your case regardless of whether an incident report exists.
Our Slip and Fall Services in Los Angeles
- Slip and fall injury claims
- Premises liability litigation
- Trip and fall claims on defective sidewalks and public walkways
- Slip and fall incidents in apartment complexes and residential properties
- Grocery store and restaurant floor hazard claims
- Stadium, arena, and entertainment venue slip and fall cases
- Claims involving inadequate lighting, missing handrails, or code violations
- Negotiations with property owners’ insurers
- Filing suit and full litigation when a settlement offer is too low
- Gathering and preserving surveillance footage, incident reports, and maintenance records
- Engaging witnesses, including engineers and medical professionals, to establish liability and damages
Why Choose Crown & Stone Law, P.C. in Los Angeles
You talk to the attorney, not a case manager
Our founding attorney stays involved in your case from the first call, not just intake. That matters most in the early days, when evidence has to be preserved before it disappears.
Fast, thorough investigation of what caused your fall
We move quickly to inspect the site, request surveillance video before it is overwritten, and pull maintenance logs, incident reports, and building code records. No incident report? Evidence can still be gathered and documented for you.
We do not fold under pressure from property owners or insurers
In one premises liability case, a stadium tried to block a client’s slip and fall claim using season-ticket fine print. We pushed back on that defense rather than accepting a quick, cheap resolution.
Peer and client recognition you can verify
Crown & Stone is BBB A+ accredited, Lead Counsel Verified, and recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Los Angeles County. We hold an Avvo 8.4 rating with a 2024 Clients’ Choice Award and consistent five-star reviews for communication.
Available whenever you need us
You can reach the attorney directly, including evenings and remote consultations, so LA traffic never stands between you and answers.
What Affects the Value of a Slip and Fall Claim in Los Angeles
Injury severity matters most. Fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries carry more weight than soft tissue strains, and medical records are what prove it. Notice evidence is equally important: if the hazard was reported before, or the owner had time to fix it and did not, that strengthens your claim.
California’s pure comparative negligence rule means that if you are found 20 percent at fault on a $100,000 claim, you still recover $80,000. The type of property also matters. Private homes, commercial stores, and government sites each carry different rules, and government claims have short filing deadlines.
We gather that evidence even when no report was made. Missing medical appointments gives the defense room to argue your injury was minor, and insurance limits and prior code violations at the property also shape what recovery looks like.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Decennial Census, Los Angeles County is home to over 9.7 million residents, one of the busiest jurisdictions in the nation for premises liability claims.
About Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Crown & Stone Law, P.C. is based in Beverly Hills and represents injured people across all of Los Angeles County and California. Our founding attorney has been admitted to the State Bar of California since December 1, 2008 (Bar No. 260728).
We built this firm on the idea that you deserve to talk to your actual attorney, not a case manager who disappears after the first call.
We handle slip and fall cases every day, including the tougher fights when a property owner points to a waiver in fine print, blames you for the fall, or claims they never knew about the hazard.
In one case, a client fell near a stadium concession stand and the stadium argued a season-ticket clause blocked the claim. We prepare every case from day one as if it will go to trial.
Our record includes multiple seven- and eight-figure recoveries. We are recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Los Angeles County, hold a BBB A+ rating, an Avvo 8.4 and Clients’ Choice Award, and are Lead Counsel Verified.
Our Process for Los Angeles Clients
1. Free Initial Consultation
You speak directly with the attorney, not a case manager or intake clerk. We listen to what happened, where you fell, how you are hurt, and who may be responsible. There is no cost to talk.
2. Evidence Preservation
This step is urgent. Surveillance footage from a grocery store or Metro station is often erased within 24 to 72 hours, so we act immediately to secure it. We photograph the hazard, track down the incident report, and find witnesses.
3. Liability Investigation
We inspect the site when possible and dig into maintenance records, past complaints, and inspection history. We also check the building codes and city rules the property owner was required to follow.
4. Medical Documentation
We gather your treatment records and work with medical professionals to document how serious your injuries are. If you have no insurance, we can often arrange care through a medical lien, meaning the provider waits for payment until your case resolves.
5. Demand and Negotiation
We build a full demand package and negotiate with the property owner’s insurer for a fair recovery.
6. Litigation If Necessary
If the insurer will not deal fairly, we file suit in Los Angeles Superior Court and prepare for depositions, expert witnesses, and trial.
7. Resolution
We reach a settlement or take your case to trial, keeping you informed by the attorney the whole way through.
Frequently Asked Questions About Slip and Fall Claims
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in California?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of your fall to file a lawsuit under CCP Section 335.1.
What should I do immediately after a slip and fall injury at a grocery store or Metro station?
Get medical care first, even if the pain seems minor, because injuries often worsen over days. Take photos of what caused your fall, the absence of warning signs, and your injuries, and ask for the names of any witnesses. If store or transit staff refuse an incident report, Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my fall?
Yes. California’s comparative fault rule means your recovery is reduced by your share of blame but not eliminated.
What if I slipped on property owned by the City of Los Angeles or another government entity?
You can still pursue a claim, but the rules are stricter and the deadlines are much shorter. You generally have only six months to file a formal claim against a government entity like the City of Los Angeles or Metro.
How do I prove the property owner knew about the dangerous condition?
The central point is showing the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it. Evidence like maintenance logs, prior complaints, and how long a spill sat on the floor helps prove this. Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Does a property owner’s liability waiver or ‘no trespassing’ sign eliminate my right to sue?
Not usually. Fine print and posted signs do not automatically cancel your right to recover.
What if the property owner’s insurance company contacts me first with a settlement offer?
Be cautious. A fast offer soon after your fall is often a warning sign, not a favor, because the insurer wants to close the case before your injuries and costs are fully known.
I have no health insurance. How can I get treatment while my case is open?
You may be able to treat through a medical lien, meaning the provider agrees to wait for payment until your case resolves. This lets you get care now without paying out of pocket.
How long does a slip and fall case typically take to resolve in Los Angeles?
It depends on the injuries and how the insurer responds, but many cases resolve within several months to a couple of years. Straightforward claims settle faster, while cases that require full litigation take longer.
Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall claim, or can I handle it myself?
You can handle it yourself, but insurers know most people undervalue their own claims. Slip and fall cases turn on evidence and legal deadlines that are easy to miss.
What Clients Say About Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
“When I spoke with Avi, I immediately felt that ease. He was patient and reassuring.” Marquise L.
For someone shaken after a fall, that first sense of calm matters more than anything.
“He breaks it down in a clear, straightforward way that makes a complicated situation much easier to understand.” Vier David M.
Plain answers, not legal jargon, are what people need when they are already overwhelmed.
“Throughout my case I never felt alone or out of the loop.” Julio Montenegro J.
This speaks directly to the fear of becoming just another file and never hearing back.
“You guys fought tooth and nail and got me the best possible options.” Rock N.
Steady, persistent advocacy is exactly what a quick lowball insurance offer is meant to avoid.
Local Resources in Los Angeles for Slip and Fall Cases
- Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse
The main civil courthouse handling personal injury litigation in the county. - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Maintains public health records and investigates environmental hazard complaints. - Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
Handles legal claims filed against the City of Los Angeles. - Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder
Provides access to official property ownership and deed records. - Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Issues permits and maintains inspection records for structures throughout the city. - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Prepares incident and accident reports for unincorporated county areas. - Los Angeles Police Department, Records & Identification Division
Official source for obtaining police incident reports within city limits. - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Operates the regional bus and rail network and processes claims involving its properties. - California Courts Self-Help Center
Provides free legal information and assistance to individuals navigating the court system.
Injured in a Fall in Los Angeles? Talk to an Attorney Before the Evidence Disappears.
California generally gives you two years to file a slip and fall claim, and only about six months when a government property like a Metro station is involved. Acting sooner protects the evidence that shows what really happened.
When you call, you speak with the founding attorney, not a case manager who vanishes after intake. Consultations are available in the evenings and remotely, so LA traffic never stands between you and answers.
Tell us what happened. Your consultation is confidential, and the first step is just a conversation, not a commitment. Call us to speak directly with an attorney about your fall and what your options are.
