When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, visitors are the ones who suffer. Dangerous property conditions can cause devastating accidents—from slip and fall injuries in a grocery store to catastrophic fires and explosions caused by faulty wiring or gas leaks. At Traut Firm, our Orange County premises liability lawyers fight for victims injured by unsafe property conditions. We have decades of experience holding negligent landlords, businesses, contractors, and property managers accountable.
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Slip, trip, and fall accidents are some of the most common premises liability claims. Hazards such as spilled liquids, uneven sidewalks, poor lighting, or cluttered walkways can leave victims with broken bones, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain injuries. Property owners have a legal duty to identify and correct these hazards—or warn visitors about them. When they fail, our attorneys step in to protect your rights.
Fires and explosions can start in seconds and cause life-changing injuries, from severe burns to respiratory damage. Faulty wiring, gas leaks, propane malfunctions, and mismanagement of flammable chemicals are common culprits. These cases are complex, often involving multiple responsible parties—from property owners and contractors to equipment manufacturers. At Traut Firm, we work with fire investigation experts to pinpoint the cause and hold every negligent party accountable.
Stairway accidents are a leading cause of serious injury, particularly among older adults. When staircases have uneven steps, broken handrails, poor lighting, or fail to meet building code standards, the risk of injury skyrockets. Our team has successfully prosecuted claims where property owners, contractors, or designers failed to provide safe stairways. If you’ve fallen due to defective steps or handrails, we can help you pursue a premises liability claim.
Liability in these cases often falls under California premises liability law, which requires property owners and managers to maintain safe environments. Depending on the hazard, multiple parties may be responsible, including:
If they knew, or should have known, about the danger and failed to fix it, they can be held accountable for your injuries.
If you’ve been injured due to unsafe property conditions, you may be entitled to recover:
Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts and financial professionals to determine the full extent of your losses and advocate for you.
Representing injury victims across Orange County since 1978.
Successful verdicts and settlements in slip and fall, fire, and defective stairway cases.
We consult with engineers, fire experts, and building code specialists to prove liability.
We advance all costs and only get paid if we win your case.
James R. Traut and his daughter, Taylor Traut, work side by side, bringing care to every case.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, harmed by unsafe property conditions, or wronged by a negligent attorney, don’t wait to protect your rights. Evidence disappears quickly, and strict time limits apply to every case.
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Not every lawyer delivers the representation clients deserve. When attorneys fail to meet deadlines, provide inadequate advice, mishandle cases, or create conflicts of interest, the consequences can be severe. At Traut Firm, we are among the few firms in Orange County that specialize in legal malpractice litigation. We hold negligent lawyers accountable, helping clients recover damages for the harm caused.
From busy freeways to local streets, Orange County sees thousands of serious collisions each year. Our attorneys represent victims of all types of motor vehicle accidents, including:
Property owners are legally obligated to maintain a safe environment on their premises. When they fail, people get hurt. Our premises liability attorneys represent victims injured by hazards such as:
These cases often involve complex building codes and expert testimony, and we have the experience to prove liability and get justice for you.
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Life-changing head injuries requiring specialized medical and legal expertise.
