Trip and Fall Lawyer Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills Trip and Fall Attorney — Premises Liability

If you were injured in a trip and fall or slip and fall accident in Woodland Hills, Calabasas, or anywhere in the San Fernando Valley, attorney Ron Fomalont can help you hold the negligent property owner accountable. Ron Fomalont was recognized for one of the Top 50 Premises Liability Settlements in California in 2020.

Common Trip and Fall Scenarios

• Cracked or uneven sidewalks
• Wet or slippery floors without warning signs
• Broken stairs or missing handrails
• Poor lighting in parking garages and stairwells
• Unmarked construction zones
• Potholes, raised concrete, and loose floor mats

What You Need to Prove

In a premises liability case, you must demonstrate that:

1. The property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition
2. The owner failed to repair the hazard or warn visitors about it
3. The dangerous condition directly caused your injuries
4. You suffered actual damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain)

Government Property Claims — Important Deadline

If you tripped on a city sidewalk, in a public park, or on any government-owned property, you face a much shorter deadline. You must file a government tort claim within six months of the injury, not the standard two years. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to prove in a trip and fall case?

You must show the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, failed to repair or warn about it, and it directly caused your injuries.

I tripped on a broken sidewalk. Can I sue the city?

Potentially yes, but you must file a government tort claim within six months of the injury. This is much shorter than the standard two-year statute of limitations.

What if I fell at a store or restaurant?

Commercial property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. If a wet floor lacked a warning sign or a step was broken, the business may be liable for your injuries.

Call (310) 459-9400 for a free case evaluation. Attorney Ron Fomalont has been winning premises liability cases in the San Fernando Valley since 1994.