Practice Areas · Injuries
Slip & Fall
San Diego Injuries
Slip & Fall in San Diego
Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When a hazardous condition, a wet floor, broken stair, or poor lighting, causes a fall, the owner may be liable for the resulting injuries.
These cases turn on proving the owner knew, or should have known, about the danger. Crudo Law investigates quickly to preserve evidence and pursue full compensation for your injuries.
2 years
Filing deadline
Free
Case consultation
Fast
Evidence matters
Full value
What we pursue
By the Numbers
Slip & Fall, by the numbers
8441
U.S. workers killed in on-the-job falls, slips, and trips in 2024
Down 4.6% from 885 in 2023; in 2024, 10.8% of these deaths were a worker falling from a height over 30 feet.
41,4002
Adults 65+ who died from preventable falls in the U.S. in 2023
In the same year, over 3.85 million older adults were treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries.
~3 million3
Older-adult emergency department visits for falls in the U.S. each year
About 1 million of these older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries annually.
1 in 43
Older adults (65+) who fall at least once each year
More than one in four Americans age 65 and older falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor.
+51%2
Increase in older-adult fall deaths over the past 10 years
Fall deaths among adults 65+ rose 51% over the decade, versus an 8% rise for people under 65.
Do You Have a Case?
Signs you may have a claim
- ✓Injured by a fall on someone else's property
- ✓A hazard the owner failed to fix or warn about
- ✓Facing medical bills and lost time
- ✓A business, landlord, or public entity is involved
The Process
How your case moves forward
Here is how a slip & fall claim typically proceeds.
- Free consultation
- We review the fall and the hazard that caused it.
- Investigation
- We move fast to preserve video, incident reports, and witness accounts.
- Claim & negotiation
- We prove the owner's negligence and pursue full compensation.
- Resolution
- We settle for fair value, or file suit when necessary.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Do I have a case if I fell in a store?+
Possibly, if a hazardous condition caused your fall and the business knew or should have known about it. Evidence like video fades fast, so call soon.
What if I was partly at fault?+
California uses comparative fault, so you may still recover even if you were partially responsible, your recovery is simply reduced by your share.
How long do I have?+
Generally two years, but shorter deadlines can apply against government entities. Speak with an attorney right away.
What does it cost?+
The consultation is free. Call (858) 622-7280.
Related practice areas
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 2024 (2024). https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cfoi.nr0.htm
- National Safety Council, Older Adult Falls - Injury Facts (2023). https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/home-and-community/safety-topics/older-adult-falls/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Facts About Falls | Older Adult Fall Prevention (2026). https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
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