The sudden loss of footing that leads to a slip and fall accident can be frightening. When you realize you’ve been injured, the incident becomes even more significant. Suddenly, many questions and concerns run through your mind: How will I recover? Was it my fault? Should I have known better? Who will pay for this? What’s my next step? A personal injury in Southern California can certainly lead to physical, emotional, and financial hardship for you and your family. Luckily, after a slip and fall accident, you have options.
Your best bet is to reach out to a team of personal injury attorneys. Here at The Pollard Firm, APC in Diamond Bar, we’ve helped clients throughout California uphold their rights and seek fair compensation after a slip and fall. Our lawyers have decades of combined experience standing on your side after an injury threatens to turn your life upside down. After a slip and fall, we’ll be there.
Under California Civil Code § 1714(a), a property owner may be held liable for injuries caused by their lack of ordinary care or skill in the management of their property. There are many conditions in which negligence causes slip and fall injuries. Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, other parties can be held accountable for the role they played in your injury. Let us help you pursue fair compensation after you’ve slipped and fallen due to these conditions and more:
These types of conditions are likely to cause an accident if proper repairs have not been made, or if warnings have not been properly displayed. Dangerous premises are never acceptable. If you live anywhere in California, including LA County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Orange County, our attorneys can guide you in the process of holding these other parties liable for their actions.
If you were acting carelessly when your slip and fall occurred, you may still be able to recover some compensation. As personal injury claims are approached differently depending on the state, you need to understand how California treats these kinds of lawsuits.
California approaches personal injury claims through a system called ‘pure comparative fault.’ This means that monetary damages will generally be given out according to the percentage of each party’s fault. For example, if you slipped and fell on a wet floor in a restaurant, but you were running at the moment you fell, the court may find that you were 70% at fault. As a result, your overall settlement would be reduced by 70% to account for your level of responsibility in causing you to slip and fall. If the court awards you $10,000 in damages for your injuries, your compensation would be reduced by the percentage of your fault, entitling you to receive $3,000.
Under California Civil Code § 1431.2, damages are allocated against a defendant in proportion to their percentage of fault. Our lawyers can help you determine who should be held responsible for your injuries. No matter your situation, we know that a slip and fall accident can be incredibly frustrating. We’re ready to help you build a strong foundation for your case and advocate on your side.
After slipping and falling on a wet floor or other hazardous condition, you need to act fast. A ‘statute of limitation’ is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. In the state of California, you typically have two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury claim, or else your case will be dismissed. In some instances, it can even be as short as six months. This statute of limitations applies to filing a lawsuit to recover compensation for personal property (like a cracked phone or broken watch) that was damaged in your slip and fall accident, as well as the injury itself.
According to California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a cause of action based on personal injury. Failure to file a lawsuit within the two-year statute of limitations can result in your claim for damages being dismissed.
You don't have forever to pursue compensation. It’s in your best interest to reach out to a slip and fall attorney as soon as possible. At The Pollard Firm, APC, we’ll listen carefully to your story, seek to understand the details of your situation, and fearlessly advocate for you after your accident.
The sudden disruption of a slip-and-fall accident creates immediate stress for you and your family. Moreover, physical pain often combines with mounting anxiety regarding medical care. At The Pollard Firm, APC, we know how heavy this burden feels, and we stand ready to support you.
Our commitment to client care grows out of direct personal experience. When founding attorney Tim Pollard was 11 years old, he suffered a serious personal injury. He saw his family experience the financial and emotional peace of mind that a lawyer brings during a painful crisis.
That pivotal experience inspired his life mission to advocate for injured individuals. Today, our dedicated slip and fall lawyers bring that exact same fierce determination and empathy to every case we handle.
We intentionally build an approachable, anti-stuffy culture where clients feel comfortable from the very first meeting. Traditional legal bureaucracy can feel overwhelming when you are recovering from an injury. Our personal injury attorneys focus on creating a friendly environment where you can ask questions freely and receive straightforward answers.
We remove communication barriers so that every client receives clear guidance throughout their recovery. Our office features a fully bilingual infrastructure, welcoming Spanish-speaking clients across Southern California.
Our team handles the complex legal details and negotiations on your behalf. Consequently, you can concentrate entirely on healing while our legal team advocates tirelessly for your rights in Diamond Bar, CA.
When you work with our firm, you benefit from:
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, contact The Pollard Firm, APC to discuss your situation with our team.
Accidents on public property involve strict procedural rules under California law. While typical personal injury claims have a longer timeframe, deadlines involving public entities can be as short as six months. Missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation.
Gathering physical evidence quickly provides valuable support for your claim. Helpful items include photos of the hazardous condition, official incident reports, medical records, and witness contact information.
Yes, you can still seek recovery. California operates under a pure comparative fault system, meaning monetary damages get awarded based on each party's share of responsibility. Even if your own actions contributed to the incident, you remain entitled to pursue compensation reduced by your percentage of fault.
"Tim really went to bat for me. He was persistent in negotiations with my best interests in mind. David Holland"
"Mr. Pollard is very knowledgeable and always willing to listen to your concerns and address them. Staff were friendly and I had a great outcome on the case."
"I am a repeat client of the Pollard Firm. Mr. Pollard and his legal team are very knowledgeable and aggressive in representing and fighting for you! Great results with a law firm you can trust."
It's not hard to find lawyers who care about their clients. What’s rarer is to find a team with the depth of knowledge and the legal experience to seek meaningful results. At The Pollard Firm, APC, we strive to be that team that honors where you come from, who you are today, and where you're headed tomorrow.
