Slips, trips, and falls: we handle them all.
From wet floors and broken stairs to poor lighting and neglected walkways, hazards can turn an ordinary errand into a life-changing injury. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe — and when they cut corners, they should answer for it.
No fee unless we win. Hospitalized? We come to you.
United Citizen Law handles slip-and-fall and premises-liability claims throughout Sacramento. We prove that a property owner or manager knew or should have known about a hazard and failed to fix it, and we pursue full compensation for the injuries that resulted.
“Just an accident” is what they want you to believe
Property owners and their insurers love to frame a fall as your own clumsiness, or claim they had no idea the hazard existed. When the property belongs to a large corporation, expect a legal team dedicated to disputing your claim from day one.
Premises cases turn on evidence and timing. We move quickly to secure maintenance logs, incident reports, and surveillance footage — the proof that shows the owner knew, or should have known, about the danger and failed to act. That's what turns 'just an accident' into accountability.
Our proven three-step process
We bring the same tested framework to every case while accounting for the details of your unique situation.
We do our due diligence
We move fast to preserve maintenance logs, incident reports, and CCTV footage, and we speak with witnesses before details fade.
We build an airtight case
We establish that the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it, and we document the full extent of your injury.
We hold them accountable
We pursue the negligent owner and their insurer for the compensation you deserve — resolving by settlement where possible and by trial where necessary.
Common questions
What do I have to prove in a slip-and-fall case?
Generally that the property owner or manager knew, or reasonably should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix or warn about it — and that this caused your injury. We gather the evidence to establish each element.
The store says the fall was my fault. Does that end it?
No. Even if you were partly at fault, California's comparative fault rules let you recover, with your award reduced by your share. We work to keep that share low.
How quickly should I act?
Immediately. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within days or weeks, so the sooner we send preservation notices, the more evidence we can secure.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years in California; claims against a government property owner can require notice within six months. Call as soon as possible.
What will representation cost?
Nothing unless we win. Free consultation, contingency fee.