Trip & Fall

About Trip & Fall

Trip-and-fall accidents happen when someone trips over an obstacle, like loose cords, cluttered walkways, uneven flooring, or broken sidewalks. They often occur in stores, parking lots, and apartment complexes, and can lead to fractures, sprains, and head injuries. In California, a property owner generally must keep walkways reasonably safe, and a claim typically requires showing the owner knew or should have known of the hazard and did not repair or warn of it. Because California uses pure comparative negligence, you may still recover even if partly at fault. Damages may include medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Other cases in this category

• Slip & Fall
• Negligent Security
• Swimming Pool Accidents
• Inadequate Maintenance