Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, in grocery stores, restaurants, sidewalks, office buildings, or workplaces, and often result in serious, life-altering injuries. Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a safe environment on their premises. When they fail, victims may face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and long-term recovery challenges.
At Traut Firm, we’ve been representing slip and fall victims in Orange County since 1978. With decades of trial-tested experience and a history of record-setting results, including a $1.4 million jury award, the largest slip injury verdict in county history at the time, we know how to hold negligent property owners accountable.
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Slip and fall lawsuits are some of the most challenging personal injury cases, with property owners and insurers often denying responsibility or attempting to blame the victim. At Traut Firm, we have the experience and credentials to overcome these obstacles. As a family-founded, family-focused law firm, we approach every case with both professional dedication and personal care. James R. Traut is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide, bringing board-certified trial expertise to every case.
Slip and fall cases require detailed investigation and strategic legal advocacy. At Traut Firm, we:
Often occur in grocery stores, restaurants, and office buildings due to:
Frequently happen in parking lots, sidewalks, and stairwells because of:
Common in warehouses, factories, and construction sites, often caused by:
Fall accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, many of which require long-term treatment:
Under California’s premises liability law, property owners, landlords, businesses, and employers are required to maintain reasonably safe conditions. Liability arises when:
If these conditions are met, the property owner may be held legally responsible for your injuries.
Taking the proper steps immediately after a fall can strengthen your case.
Slip and fall lawsuits are difficult to win without skilled representation because:
At Traut Firm, we know these defense strategies, and how to defeat them. Our history of large verdicts shows we have the knowledge, resources, and trial experience to prove negligence.
Slip and fall victims may be entitled to compensation for both financial and personal losses, including:
Slip and fall accidents can leave you struggling with serious injuries, medical bills, and lost income. At Traut Firm, we have the trial experience, resources, and track record to fight for your rights.
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.
