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Nalbandyan Law Firm, PC
Personal Injury Attorneys
Los Angeles Based California Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Lawyers
Holding Property Owners Accountable for Unsafe Conditions
If you were injured because of a dangerous condition on someone else's property, you may have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. Nalbandyan Law represents clients throughout California in premises liability cases involving slip and falls, trip and falls, unsafe walkways, poor lighting, defective stairs, inadequate maintenance, and other hazardous conditions caused by negligent property owners or businesses.
We know how to hold negligent property owners, businesses, government entities, and management companies accountable for their carelessness.
These cases often require a detailed investigation to determine who was responsible, whether the dangerous condition was known or should have been discovered, and what evidence is needed to prove liability.
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What is Premises Liability in California?
Understanding Premises Liability in California
Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that holds property owners, businesses, landlords, and other parties responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause injuries. A property owner generally has a responsibility to take reasonable steps to maintain safe conditions and address hazards that could foreseeably harm visitors.
Premises liability cases can involve many different types of accidents, including slip and falls, trip and falls, unsafe stairways, inadequate lighting, dangerous parking lots, and other hazardous conditions
Under California law, property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to warn visitors about potential hazards. When they fail to do so, and someone gets hurt, they can be held financially responsible.
Our attorneys handle all types of premises liability claims, including:
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Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents
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Dangerous stairs, walkways, or uneven flooring
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Wet or slippery surfaces without proper warning signs
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Poor lighting or inadequate maintenance
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Falling merchandise or debris
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Negligent security leading to assaults or attacks
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Dog bites and animal-related injuries
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Unsafe conditions in apartment complexes, stores, hotels, or parking lots
Whether your injury occurred at a grocery store, a shopping mall, a private residence, or a commercial property, our team has the knowledge and resources to fight for your rights.
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Defending the rights of California injury victims.
California Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Lawyers
Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious and long-lasting harm, such as:
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Broken bones or fractures
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Head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
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Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries
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Shoulder, hip, knee and extremities injuries
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Severe sprains, bruises, and soft tissue damage
These injuries often lead to costly medical treatment, time off work, and ongoing pain. Our firm ensures you’re compensated for the full impact of your injuries, not just your initial medical bills.
Premises liability accidents can cause injuries ranging from relatively minor sprains to life-changing disabilities. Whether your injury resulted from a slip and fall, trip and fall, falling object, inadequate security, or another dangerous property condition, you may be entitled to recover compensation if a negligent property owner or occupier caused your injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Concussions
A traumatic brain injury can occur when a person strikes their head during a fall or is hit by a falling object. TBIs may result in headaches, dizziness, memory problems, cognitive impairment, and permanent neurological damage requiring extensive medical treatment..
Spinal Cord, Neck, and Back Injuries
Falls frequently cause herniated discs, spinal fractures, nerve damage, and spinal cord injuries. These injuries can require surgery, physical therapy, long-term rehabilitation, and may permanently affect a person's ability to work.
Broken Bones and Fractures
Slip and fall accidents commonly result in fractured wrists, arms, ankles, hips, shoulders, and legs. Depending on the severity, fractures may require surgery, implanted hardware, and months of recovery.
Neck and Soft Tissue Injuries
Victims may suffer whiplash, torn ligaments, muscle strains, and other soft tissue injuries that cause ongoing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Although these injuries are sometimes overlooked, they can significantly affect daily life.
Shoulder, Knee, Joint and Extremities Injuries
Premises liability accidents often cause torn rotator cuffs, torn ACLs, meniscus injuries, dislocated joints, and other orthopedic injuries. Many require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation.
Cuts, Lacerations, and Permanent Scarring
Broken glass, sharp objects, and unsafe property conditions can cause deep lacerations, facial injuries, and permanent scarring. In severe cases, reconstructive or plastic surgery may be necessary.
California Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Lawyers
What You May Be Entitled to Recover
Our goal is to maximize your financial recovery. You may be entitled to compensation for:
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Medical expenses (past and future)
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Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
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Pain and suffering
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Emotional distress
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Loss of enjoyment of life
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Wrongful death damages (if a loved one passed away due to unsafe property conditions)
We fight aggressively to make sure property owners and their insurance companies take responsibility for the harm they’ve caused.
Every premises liability case is different. If your injuries were caused by a negligent property owner, business, landlord, or property manager, you may be entitled to recover compensation for both your financial losses and the personal impact the accident has had on your life.
Medical Expenses
Compensation may include emergency treatment, hospital bills, surgery, physician visits, prescription medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medical equipment, and future medical care reasonably expected to be necessary.
Lost Wages and Loss of Future Earnings
If your injuries caused you to miss work or permanently affected your ability to earn income, you may be entitled to recover both past lost wages and future loss of earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering
California law may allow recovery for the physical pain, emotional distress, inconvenience, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-economic damages resulting from your injuries.
Permanent Disability and Disfigurement
Victims who suffer permanent physical impairments, mobility limitations, amputations, or significant scarring may be entitled to additional compensation reflecting the long-term impact of their injuries.
Wrongful Death Damages
If a family member lost their life because of dangerous property conditions, eligible surviving family members may have the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
At Nalbandyan Law Firm, we work with medical professionals, life-care planners, economists, and other experts when appropriate to fully evaluate the value of your claim. Our goal is to pursue the maximum compensation available under California law while you focus on your recovery.
What Evidence Is Needed for a California Premises Liability Case?
Evidence is often the key to proving a premises liability claim. Important evidence may include photographs of the dangerous condition, surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, maintenance records, inspection logs, and other documentation showing how the hazardous condition occurred.
Since conditions can change quickly and surveillance footage may be automatically overwritten, it is important to investigate and preserve evidence as soon as possible after an injury
How Do You Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case?
To prove negligence in a slip and fall or premises liability case, an injured person generally must show that a dangerous condition existed, that the property owner or responsible party knew or should have known about the condition, and that the unsafe condition caused the injury.
A successful claim often depends on understanding how long the hazard existed, whether reasonable inspections were performed, whether warnings were provided, and whether the property owner took appropriate steps to correct the problem.
Can I Sue a Grocery Store for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Grocery stores have a responsibility to maintain reasonably safe conditions for customers. A grocery store may be responsible when injuries are caused by hazards such as wet floors, spilled liquids, leaking refrigeration equipment, falling merchandise, unsafe displays, or other dangerous conditions.
These cases often require investigating store policies, employee inspections, surveillance footage, and other evidence that may show whether the store knew or should have known about the hazard, or whether the store created the condition.
How Important Is Surveillance Video in a Premises Liability Case?
Surveillance video can be one of the most important pieces of evidence in a premises liability case because it may show how the dangerous condition occurred, how long it existed, and what actions were taken before and after the incident.
Businesses frequently use systems that automatically overwrite footage, which is why early investigation and preservation of evidence can be critical.
Our Proven Process
From day one, our attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights and guiding you every step of the way
Free Consultation
Talk directly with a California premises liability lawyer about your case.
Investigation
We gather photos, surveillance footage, incident reports, and witness statements
Negotiation
We deal with the insurance companies and push for a fair settlement.
Trial
If necessary, we take your case to court and fight for a full recovery.
No Fees Unless We Win
We handle all premises liability and slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis. That means:
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No upfront costs
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No hourly fees
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You pay nothing unless we recover money for you
You focus on healing — we’ll handle the rest.
California Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Lawyers
Why Californians Trust Nalbandyan Law Firm, P.C.
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Experienced in slip and fall and premises liability cases
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Millions recovered for injured clients
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Statewide representation — from Los Angeles and San Diego to San Francisco and the Central Valley
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Thorough investigations and aggressive advocacy
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24/7 availability and personalized legal support
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We treat every client like family — with compassion, attention, and relentless determination.
Speak With a California Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, don’t wait. Evidence like surveillance footage and maintenance records can disappear quickly, and California law limits the time you have to file a claim.
Call (310) 280-8339 or fill out our Free Case Evaluation Form to speak with a top California premises liability attorney today.