Trip and Fall Lawyer

Why Choosing the Right Trip and Fall Lawyer Matters

If you’ve been injured in a trip and fall on commercial premises in Los Angeles, the lawyer you choose can determine whether you walk away with nothing or secure the compensation you need to recover. Trip and fall injuries often require months of treatment and rehabilitation—and businesses (and their insurers) are usually quick to deny responsibility.

A common situation looks like this:

• You sustain injuries after tripping and falling on commercial premises
• You require medical treatment
• You pursue damages against the company or its insurer
• They deny responsibility and claim they “did nothing wrong”
• You start to lose hope of recovering any compensation at all

This is exactly what happened in a recent case Peerali Law handled in Los Angeles.

Before you accept a denial from a property owner or their insurer, it’s crucial to speak to a firm that regularly litigates complex premises liability and trip and fall cases.

About Peerali Law

Peerali Law is a boutique personal injury law firm based in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, with a dedicated focus on complex and catastrophic injury litigation.

Our practice was founded by Cofounding Partner Kristopher Peerali, who represented Fortune 500 companies before realizing his calling was in representing accident victims with the same calibre of legal power normally reserved for corporations. Our Cofounding Partner Serena Peerali comes with a wealth of trial experience in personal injury law, having been awarded a USA Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement prior to setting up Peerali Law. Injury lawyer Ali Hosseini joined us in 2024, and has already been awarded with a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2026 recognition.

Our attorneys continue to bring Big-Law litigation standards to personal injury work across Los Angeles.

$50 Million Recovered for Clients in Five Years

Since launching in 2021, our small team of attorneys has achieved exceptional case outcomes. We’ve recovered over $50 million for our clients, including large settlements in:

• Hip, leg, and ankle fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord and serious back injuries
• Amputation and crush injuries
• Wrongful death claims
• Complex orthopedic and soft-tissue injuries requiring surgery and long-term rehabilitation

As a boutique firm, our attorneys work one-on-one with clients—rather than handing them off to case managers or junior associates. You can explore more results on our Case Results page.

Top-Rated Trip and Fall Lawyer in Los Angeles

Peerali Law is one of the highest-rated personal injury law firms in Los Angeles. We’re trusted by victims of trip and fall accidents that weren’t their fault — including those injured in apartment buildings, hotels, short-term rentals, shopping centres, and other commercial properties.

We have received 100+ five-star client reviews across Google and Yelp, reflecting our commitment to personal attention, aggressive litigation, and life-changing results.

• 80+ five-star reviews on Google
• 20+ five-star reviews on Yelp

In addition to client testimonials, our attorneys have been recognised within the legal community through Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2026 and a Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement recognition in the U.S.

How Much Can I Claim for a Trip and Fall Injury?

In California, compensation for trip and fall and premises liability cases can range from five-figure settlements to multi-million-dollar resolutions in cases involving life-changing injuries. The value of your claim depends on factors like the seriousness of your injuries, whether you can return to work, the strength of the evidence showing the property owner’s negligence, and the limits of the available insurance policies.

At Peerali Law, we don’t just prove that the property was unsafe—we document what it will cost to live with your injuries in the months and years ahead.

In a trip and fall case, you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Emergency treatment, hospital care, and follow-up treatment
• Surgery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
• Prescription medications and medical equipment (crutches, braces, walking aids)
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress, anxiety, loss of confidence
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Home modifications or support services

Our legal team works with medical experts, premises safety specialists, and economic experts to build a detailed picture of your damages so the full impact of your injury is reflected in any settlement or verdict.

Peerali Law: Our Trip and Fall and Premises Liability Case Results

This is one example of how proper classification and strategic litigation can multiply case value. Additional proven personal injury results include:

• $5.2M settlement for car accident injury with hospitalization
• $4M settlement for wrongful death caused by product liability
• $968k settlement for sensational lost after accident in transport vehicle
• $750k settlement for severe leg injury at a short-term rental property

You can view more outcomes and detailed case summaries on our Case Results page.

What Counts as a Trip and Fall Injury Case?

Not every fall on someone else’s property leads to a premises liability claim. In general, a trip and fall case exists when a dangerous condition on commercial or managed property causes you to fall, and the owner or operator either created the hazard or failed to address it in a reasonable amount of time.

Common indicators that you may have a valid trip and fall or premises liability case include:

• You tripped over a hazardous condition such as an uneven step, loose flooring, cables, clutter, or poorly maintained walking surface
• The incident occurred on commercial property owned, leased, or controlled by a business, landlord, or other entity
• There were compounding factors such as poor lighting, inadequate signage, or no warning about the hazard
• The dangerous condition had existed long enough that it should have been discovered and fixed with proper inspections
• Building codes or safety regulations were violated
• You required medical treatment, missed work, or are still dealing with pain and loss of mobility after the fall
• The property owner, manager, or their insurer has denied responsibility or dismissed your concerns

These cases require a deeper level of legal strategy than a simple insurance claim. The attorney must not only prove that a hazard existed, but also show that the property owner knew or should have known about it and failed to take reasonable steps to fix it or warn visitors.

This is the work our firm is built for.

If you or a loved one has required treatment after tripping and falling on commercial premises, we can review your case for free and tell you exactly where you stand.

Will I Receive Compensation If I’m Partially at Fault?

California is a pure comparative negligence state. That means you can still receive compensation even if the defendant is not 100% at fault. However, you won’t receive your entire demand.

Your percentage of liability will proportionately reduce your overall compensation. For example, if a jury finds you 20% at fault, you will receive 80% of your damages. If a jury decides you’re 60% at fault, you will only receive 40% of your damages.

The defendant’s insurance company will commonly argue you should have the biggest share of fault. This tactic helps save the insurance company money, even if it’s only a few thousand dollars. This is why it’s important to choose an attorney with extensive slip and fall experience because, otherwise, you might lose out on a significant amount of compensation.

How Much Are the Legal Fees?

At Peerali Law, we operate on a no-win, no-fee model. This means you pay nothing upfront, and you owe us nothing unless we win your case.

Across the United States, contingency fees for personal injury cases generally range from 33%–40%, and may increase if a case goes to trial. Some firms also add extra fees or charge back expenses to the client — often without making this clear at the start of representation.

We don’t believe in hidden costs. Peerali Law provides transparent, written fee agreements so you know exactly what to expect. Many of our clients appreciate that we honor the terms of our contracts — with no surprise charges later. As one client shared in a five-star review:

“I am very happy with the settlement results… Peerali Law firm also did not charge me extra money as agreed upon in the retainer contract. They honored to stay at their minimum fee which meant a lot to me.” — L.F. (Yelp Review)

Get a Free Case Review

Have you or a loved one required medical treatment after tripping and falling on commercial premises in Los Angeles?

If you’d like to understand the potential value of your claim, contact us for a free case review. You’ll get to speak directly to a Peerali Law attorney. You can also call us now on (818) 962-7071.

The consultation is zero-pressure and without obligation to proceed. It won’t affect your ability to claim compensation, and is designed to advise you on the best next steps to take.