What Slip and Fall Services Does Brodsky Law Offer?
Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of serious injury in California, and property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Under California Civil Code Section 1714, every person is responsible for injuries caused by their failure to exercise ordinary care in the management of their property. The landmark California Supreme Court decision in Rowland v. Christian (1968) established that property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to all persons who enter their property, regardless of whether the visitor is classified as an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Sasha Brodsky has represented slip and fall injury victims in Santa Cruz County and throughout California since 1998.
A critical element in any slip and fall case is establishing that the property owner or occupier knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to correct it or provide adequate warning. Common dangerous conditions include wet floors, uneven pavement, broken stairs, loose handrails, inadequate lighting, and debris in walkways. In commercial settings such as grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping centers, property owners are held to a heightened standard of regular inspection. Evidence of prior complaints, maintenance records, and surveillance footage can be essential in proving notice and liability.
Property owners frequently raise comparative fault as a defense, arguing that the injured person failed to watch where they were walking or ignored warning signs. Under California's pure comparative negligence system, your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you do not lose the right to compensation entirely. Sasha works to counter these defenses by thoroughly investigating the scene, documenting hazardous conditions, and retaining experts when necessary to establish that the property owner's negligence was the primary cause of injury.
Sasha's scope of counsel includes but is not limited to:
Slip and fall injuries can result in significant economic and non-economic damages, including medical costs, surgical expenses, physical rehabilitation, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Sasha provides experienced counsel through every stage of the premises liability process — from initial investigation and evidence preservation through insurance negotiations and, when necessary, trial — working to ensure that injured clients receive fair compensation for the full extent of their damages.
For more information about personal injury representation, visit our Personal Injury page. Contact Sasha Brodsky to discuss your slip and fall case.