Los Angeles Slip & Fall Lawyer
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Name: Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer – Feher Law, APC
Address: 357 Van Ness Way Ste 280, Torrance, CA, 90501, US
Telephone: +1-310-340-1112
Price range: Free Consultation
Rating: 4.9

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By Thomas Feher, Esq.|50+ jury trials|$170M+ recovered|Super Lawyers 2022-2026

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Los Angeles has apartment buildings, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, parking structures, and miles of aging sidewalks, and a fall at any of them can end in a broken hip, wrist, or head injury.

If you were hurt, a Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer at Feher Law can find out who was responsible for the hazard and prove it. We gather the incident report, photos, and surveillance video before they disappear, and we pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.

You pay no fee unless we win, and your first review costs nothing.

Key Takeaways

The type of injury shapes the value: a sprain, a broken wrist or hip, and a spinal cord injury lead to very different claims. We value each one from the medical record and the evidence of fault, not from a chart.
Notice is the central issue. Owners must use ordinary care under Civil Code 1714, and proof that an owner broke a safety rule can support a presumption of negligence under Evidence Code 669.
If you share some of the fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage but not eliminated, under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804.
On private property the limit to sue is two years (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). On public property, a written claim must first be filed within six months (Government Code 911.2), a step courts require before a lawsuit.
Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.

357 Van Ness Way STE 280
Torrance, CA 90501

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Fall cases are won or lost on notice: did the owner know, or should the owner have known, about the hazard? Our work focuses there.

We send preservation letters for video, inspection logs, incident reports, and maintenance records before they are overwritten.
We identify every party who may share responsibility, including owners, tenants, property managers, and contractors.
We document your injuries with the doctors who treat them, because falls often cause fractures, head injuries, and spine injuries that develop over time.
Trial readiness: insurers evaluate a claim differently when the firm is ready to file.

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Verdicts & Settlements

$170M+ Recovered for California Workers & Injury Victims

Real case outcomes from Feher Law across personal injury and employment matters, resolved under California law.

Probate

$22.7M

Elder Abuse, Fraud, Wills & Probate Settlement

Premises Liability

$20.7M

Traumatic Brain Injury Verdict

Bicycle Accident

$14.6M

Spine Injury Settlement

Motorcycle Accident

$9M

Broken Leg Settlement

Car Accident

$8.5M

Back Injury Settlement

Civil Rights

$7M

Civil Rights Settlement

Slip & Fall

$5M

Knee & Low Back Injury Settlement

Scooter Accident

$4.4M

Back Injury Settlement

See what your case could be worth.

Free, confidential case assessment. Available 24/7.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law. View full results on our Case Results page.

Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case

Slip and fall suits are due two years from the fall (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). If the fall was on public property, a written claim is due in six months (Government Code 911.2).

Store video is often overwritten within days or weeks
The hazard, such as a spill, a loose tile, or a broken step, is usually cleaned or repaired right away
Inspection logs and incident reports are easier to obtain when preserved early
Witnesses forget the details, and employees leave

Free consultations. No fee unless we win.

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What Our Clients Say

Why California Clients Choose Feher Law

$170M+

Recovered for Clients

50+

Jury Trials to Verdict

4.9 stars

114+ Client Reviews

15+ yrs

California Trial Experience

Super Lawyers 2022-2026 | Avvo 10.0 Superb | Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Graduate

Meet Our Team

Thomas Feher, Esq.

Founding Attorney

Stephen Wiard, Esq.

Senior Trial Attorney

Sandy Luu, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Alex Ballard, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Karen Parra, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Chase Nielsen, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Betsy Gomez

Managing Paralegal

Erica Feher

Chief of Operations

Austin Wallick, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Samantha Marquez

Legal Secretary

Marcela Guzman

Intake Specialist (Employment)

Alejandro Zelaya

Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)

Daniela Ramirez

Litigation Assistant

Marvin Rodriguez

Paralegal

Cassandra De Vera

Law Clerk

What a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer Does

A Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer handles the investigation and the insurer so you can focus on healing. We:

determine who owned, leased, managed, or maintained the property
show how long the hazard existed and what the owner did about it
collect your medical records and calculate your losses
respond to insurers and negotiate
file suit and try the case if it does not settle

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What to Do Right After a Fall

Get medical attention even if you feel fine, because falls often cause injuries that appear later.
Report the fall to the owner, manager, or store and ask for an incident report.
Photograph the hazard, your surroundings, and your injuries before conditions change.
Get names of witnesses and employees who responded.
Keep your shoes and clothing as they were.
Hold off on recorded statements and releases until a lawyer has reviewed them.

Filing Deadlines for Fall Claims

The usual deadline is two years from the date of the fall under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. If the fall happened on public property, such as a city sidewalk, a public building, or a transit stop, a written claim must usually be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2. These dates are different, so tell us right away where you fell.

Evidence in a Fall Case

Evidence in fall cases includes photos and video of the hazard, incident reports, witness names, medical records, the shoes you were wearing, weather conditions, and records of earlier complaints or similar falls at the same place. We ask for the owner’s inspection and maintenance records, which can show whether a reasonable inspection would have found the hazard.

Who Is Responsible for a Fall in Los Angeles

Under Civil Code 1714 and Rowland v. Christian (1968) 69 Cal.2d 108, owners and occupiers of property owe a duty of ordinary care to keep the premises reasonably safe. To recover for a fall, you generally must show the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and had time to fix or warn about it, as Ortega v. K-Mart Corp. (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1200 explains. Responsible parties can include owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, and maintenance contractors.

On a public sidewalk, responsibility can be divided. In the City of Los Angeles, the adjacent property owner is generally responsible for sidewalk repair under Los Angeles Municipal Code 62.104 and Streets and Highways Code 5610, except where street tree roots caused the damage, and the City can also be liable for a dangerous condition of public property under Government Code 835. Under the Willits settlement, the City agreed to spend $1.37 billion over 30 years to repair sidewalks and remove access barriers.

Evidence That Wins Fall Cases in Los Angeles

Photograph the spill, the broken step, or the uneven surface before it is cleaned or repaired, and keep the shoes you were wearing. Ask for the incident report and the names of witnesses and employees, and ask the store or building to preserve its video.

If the insurer will not offer a fair amount, we file suit where the fall happened or where the defendant is based under Code of Civil Procedure 395.

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What a Slip and Fall Lawyer Costs

No payment is required upfront. Our fee comes from a recovery under a written agreement.

Services We Offer

We also handle related personal injury and employment matters.

Notable Recent Settlements

Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:

$2.82M – Premises Liability – Foot Injury
$2M – Trip & Fall – Brain & Back Injury
$1.61M – Slip & Fall – Shoulder Injury
$1.45M – Premises Liability

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.

Estimate your case value: try our slip and fall settlement calculator, or talk with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

What Fall Cases Recover in Los Angeles

Fall claim values depend on the injury, the owner’s conduct, and how fault is shared under Civil Code 1431.2, as the table below illustrates.

Injury Type	Typical Settlement	Severe / Catastrophic Cases
Soft Tissue / Sprain	$3,000 – $25,000	$50,000 – $100,000
Broken Wrist / Arm	$15,000 – $75,000	$150,000 – $500,000
Broken Hip	$50,000 – $300,000	$500,000 – $1,500,000+
Knee / Back Injury	$25,000 – $200,000	$500,000 – $2,000,000
Concussion / TBI	$30,000 – $250,000	$500,000 – $5,000,000+
Spinal Cord Injury	$500,000 – $3,000,000	$5,000,000 – $15,000,000+

The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.

We represent injured clients across Los Angeles County.

Burbank
Carson
Compton
Downey
El Monte

Glendale
Hawthorne
Inglewood
Lancaster
Long Beach

Los Angeles
Norwalk
Palmdale
Pasadena
Pomona

Santa Clarita
Santa Monica
South Gate
Torrance
West Covina

Talk to a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer

If you were hurt in a fall, do not wait for the hazard to be fixed and the video to disappear. Contact Feher Law or call (310) 340-1112 for a free consultation.

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Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – October 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who actually pays a slip and fall claim in Los Angeles?

Usually the property owner's or business's liability insurer. A claim on public property is made against the public entity, and a claim involving a contractor may involve that contractor's insurer as well.

What makes a Los Angeles slip and fall case hard to win?

Proving the owner knew or should have known about the hazard in time to fix it. Without that evidence, an insurer can argue the hazard was new or open and obvious. Video, inspection logs, and earlier complaints are the answer.

What are the common injuries from slips and falls?

Fractures, head and brain injuries, spine and back injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, and soft tissue damage. Some develop over days or weeks.

What are the first steps after a fall in Los Angeles?

Get medical attention, report the fall, photograph the hazard, collect witness names, keep your shoes and clothing, and speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement.

Can I still recover if I was looking at my phone when I fell?

Possibly. California uses comparative fault, so your recovery is reduced by your share of fault rather than barred, as Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804 established. The facts matter, including how visible the hazard was.

How do we show the owner knew about the hazard?

Earlier complaints, inspection logs, incident reports for similar falls, employee statements, and evidence that the hazard had been there long enough that a reasonable inspection would have found it.

What if I fell on a city sidewalk?

You may have claims against both the adjacent property owner and the public entity. A claim against a public entity must be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2, so do not delay.