Practice Area
California Slip, Trip & Fall Lawyer
A fall can cause fractures, head injuries, and back injuries that take months to heal. When a dangerous condition on someone else’s property caused your fall, the owner may be responsible.
40+ Years
Of personal injury experience
Insider
Former insurance defense attorney
Direct
You work with John, not a case manager
$0 Upfront
No fee unless we win
Bilingual
Se habla español
Statewide
Representing clients across California
When Is a Property Owner Responsible?
California requires property owners and businesses to use reasonable care to keep their premises safe. That includes inspecting for hazards, fixing them within a reasonable time, and warning visitors about dangers that cannot be fixed right away.
To recover compensation, an injured person generally must show that a dangerous condition existed and that the owner knew about it or should have discovered it through reasonable inspection. Store inspection logs, maintenance records, and video are often the most important evidence, and businesses do not keep them forever.
Common Hazards
- Spills, leaks, and wet floors without adequate warning
- Torn carpet, loose mats, and uneven flooring
- Broken or uneven sidewalks, parking lots, and stairs
- Missing handrails and poor lighting in stairwells
- Debris or merchandise left in aisles
How We Help
John moves quickly to request video and inspection records, photographs the hazard, identifies witnesses, and determines who owned, leased, or maintained the property. Insurers often argue that the injured person should have watched where they were going. John has heard that argument from the defense side, and he prepares for it from the start.
FAQ
Slip and Fall Questions
What should I do right after a fall?
Get medical care, report the fall to the business or property owner, photograph the hazard and your shoes, and get the names of any witnesses. Then contact an attorney before giving a recorded statement.
What if I fell on a public sidewalk?
Claims against a city or county for a dangerous public property condition usually require a written government claim within six months. Contact us quickly.
The store says I should have seen the hazard. Can I still recover?
Yes, potentially. California uses comparative fault, so even if you share some responsibility, you can recover damages reduced by your share.
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Free Consultation
Speak Directly with John
No fee unless we win. No obligation.
- 40+ years of personal injury experience
- Former insurance defense attorney
- John personally handles your case
- Serving all of California, in English and Spanish
Why The JVB Law Firm
What Sets Our Firm Apart
01
John Handles Your Case
At many firms, your file is passed to a case manager. Here, John personally reviews the evidence, talks with you, and makes the decisions on your case.
02
We Know the Other Side
John spent years defending insurance companies. He knows how adjusters value claims and the tactics they use to pay less, and he plans for them from day one.
03
Bilingual, No Upfront Cost
We serve clients in English and Spanish across California. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
John’s Advantage
Insider Experience Most Law Firms Can’t Match
For decades, John defended insurance companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people they tried to underpay.
Most injury lawyers know how to file a claim. John knows how insurance companies try to defeat one. With 40+ years of experience and rare insurance-defense insight, John understands how insurers evaluate injuries, minimize losses, and pressure victims before they know the true value of their case.
For catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, that insight can make the difference between a quick low offer and a fight for full, fair compensation. And at The JVB Law Firm, John personally handles your case.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I have not found a firm in California where the ATTORNEY HIMSELF handles your case, and that’s what initially drew me to work with him… Thank you John for always having my back.”
Luis Reina
Google Review
★★★★★
“I am forever grateful!!! My daughter was a victim of a hit and run. John helped her efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for a great firm this is it!! Thank you!!”
Yadira Campos
Google Review
★★★★★
“Having worked with numerous personal injury attorneys and law firms over the years, I can confidently say that John and his team stand out for their professionalism, communication, and commitment to their clients.”
Heather Padilla
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