San Diego Slip & Fall Attorney

Experienced Slip & Fall Lawyer Serving San Diego County, CA

For many, falling in public is embarrassing, but far worse than any embarrassment are the serious injuries that such an incident may cause. The elderly are at a particularly high risk of suffering broken bones and other catastrophic injuries if they slip, trip or fall. At The McClellan Law Firm, we help clients across San Diego and the surrounding areas who have been injured in slip and fall accidents. We take on cases involving stairway accidents, escalator accidents, wet floors, dangerous sidewalks, poorly lit walkways, and more.

To speak with our experienced San Diego slip & fall lawyers, call us at (619) 215-1488 or contact us online today. 

HELPING VICTIMS OF SLIP & FALL ACCIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA

One of the troubling things about slip, trip, and fall accidents is they are largely preventable. If property owners took reasonable measures to keep their premises free from the hazards that cause these accidents, they could prevent countless injuries.

It is a matter of properly inspecting, maintaining, and repairing property grounds and placing warning signs if a hazard is present and has not yet been remedied. If landowners are negligent in maintaining property grounds and slip and falls occur, victims may be able to hold them liable. Slip and falls generally fall under the area of premises liability law, which includes injuries that occur on another's property.

• The defendant (at-fault party) owns or manages the property in question;
• The defendant was negligent in keeping this property reasonably safe from hazards through improper inspection, maintenance or repairs, or failed to warn visitors of hazards;
• The plaintiff was injured; and
• The defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff's injuries.

The burden of proof in personal injury cases involving slip and fall accidents is less than the burden of proof required in criminal cases (beyond all shadow of a doubt). Rather, a plaintiff in a slip and fall case must prove the defendant's fault based on a preponderance of evidence.

This means that it must be enough to show that it is "more than likely" true. If a plaintiff can prove the four aforementioned points based on a preponderance of evidence, he or she may be able to recover compensation from a landowner for: medical bills, future medical treatment, lost earnings, loss of potential earnings, pain, suffering and emotional trauma.

Involve a Personal Injury Lawyer at Our San Diego Firm

Proving fault in a slip and fall injury claim is not easy, particularly if the hazard that caused your accident has since been repaired or the property owner claims you were to blame. You need a competent attorney who can utilize the services of investigators and expert witnesses to evaluate the circumstances surrounding your accident and then prove how the property owner was negligent. You need an attorney who can also prove the true and fair value of your claim to help you recover a maximum settlement or jury award.

When you contact our slip and fall lawyer San Diego team, we can assist you by:

• Listening carefully to your story so we understand how the fall occurred, what injuries you suffered, and how your life has been affected.
• Explaining how California law on premises liability and negligence applies to your circumstances in clear, straightforward terms.
• Preserving crucial evidence such as surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, and photographs before they are lost or altered.
• Communicating with insurers and opposing parties on your behalf so you are not pressured into giving statements or accepting unfair settlement offers.
• Preparing your case thoroughly as if it may proceed to trial in San Diego Superior Court, which can strengthen your position in settlement negotiations.

When you reach out to us after a fall in a store, parking lot, or other property in San Diego, we will listen carefully to what happened and explain how California premises liability laws apply to your situation. Our team can step in to preserve critical evidence, communicate with insurance companies on your behalf, and prepare your claim as if it may go before a jury at the San Diego Superior Court. By taking on a limited number of serious cases at a time, we are able to devote the time and resources needed to investigate conditions on the property, identify all potentially responsible parties, and build a clear narrative of how the incident has affected your health, work, and daily life.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in San Diego

Understanding why these incidents happen can help you and your attorney assess whether a property owner may be responsible for your injuries. Many falls occur because routine safety measures were skipped or delayed, turning everyday places like grocery stores, office buildings, or apartment complexes into hazardous environments. In and around San Diego, we frequently see cases arising from wet or freshly mopped floors without warning signs, cluttered walkways, and surfaces made more dangerous by weather or poor maintenance. A slip and fall attorney San Diego residents trust will look closely at how and where the accident happened to determine what should have been done differently.

Outdoor areas present additional risks, especially on properties along busy routes like Interstate 5, State Route 163, or near large shopping centers and transit hubs. Uneven pavement, cracked sidewalks, loose stairs, and inadequate lighting in parking lots can all contribute to serious falls, particularly at night or for visitors who are unfamiliar with the property. Inside buildings, broken handrails, torn carpeting, spills in aisles, and unsafe stairwells are frequent sources of injury. When we investigate these cases, we examine maintenance records, incident reports, and photographs to see whether the owner or manager ignored problems that had been present for a period of time.

Medical treatment after a serious fall can be extensive, sometimes requiring emergency care at facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital or UC San Diego Health followed by ongoing rehabilitation. These injuries can keep you away from work, limit your ability to care for your family, and create uncertainty about how you will manage the cost of care. By documenting each aspect of the unsafe condition and your resulting injuries, we work to present a clear picture of what you have lost and what you may need in the future. This detailed approach helps you make informed choices about when to settle and whether to move forward toward a trial in the appropriate California court.

In our years fighting for the rights of the injured and wronged, our firm has secured over 140 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million each. Our San Diego personal injury lawyers place our clients' needs first and work tirelessly to hold property owners and other negligent parties accountable for their wrongdoing.

To speak with our experienced San Diego slip & fall lawyers, call us at (619) 215-1488 or contact us online today.