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Did you slip and fall on someone else’s property?

If your accident was caused by the property owner failing to maintain a safe environment, you may be eligible to seek compensation for medical bills related to your injuries, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other damages.

You should strongly consider meeting with an experienced Sacramento slip and fall lawyer to discuss possible legal options. The Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys has been assisting personal injury victims throughout California for more than four decades and have obtained millions in compensation on their behalf, including a verdict of $1.75 million for a woman who slipped and fell on a tile floor and suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Founder and President Clayeo Arnold is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the nation.

Our attorneys are prepared to help you get the compensation you need during this difficult time. We do not charge any upfront fees, and we do not get paid unless you do, which means there is no risk to you.

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SETTLEMENT

$60,000,000

Data Breach

The Arnold Law Firm reached a settlement in the Morgan Stanley data breach class action lawsuit.

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SETTLEMENT

$18,276,000

Qui Tam / Whistleblower

A whistleblower case exposing fraudulent practices in the state of California resulted…
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SETTLEMENT

$17,000,000

Data Breach

The Arnold Law Firm reached a settlement in the Kemper and Infinity data breach…
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SETTLEMENT

$17,000,000

Data Breach

The Arnold Law Firm reached a settlement in the Kemper and Infinity data breach…
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SETTLEMENT

$8,000,000

Truck Accident

Late one spring afternoon, the Arnold Law Firm received a call from Angela, a young…
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JUDGEMENT

$3,900,000

Car Accident

The fatal collision between plaintiff’s Jeep Liberty and defendant’s Volvo truck…
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How Can an Attorney Help Me?

Did you know injury victims who hire attorneys often recover more compensation compared to those who do not? However, you do not want to pick just any attorney. You need one with experience managing a case like yours and a track record of success.

If you are unsure whether you have a valid case, unsure how to pursue compensation, or need any help with the legal process, our firm may be able to assist you.

At the Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys, we have helped numerous slip and fall victims obtain compensation. We have extensive knowledge of relevant laws and how to build a strong case for a slip and fall victim. We are prepared to manage each step of the legal process on your behalf. We want you to be able to focus on your recovery and medical treatment.

Another benefit to working with an experienced attorney is that he or she can prepare your case for trial. While most cases settle, it is important to have a lawyer who is prepared to go to trial. Being represented by a trial attorney may motivate the insurance company to make a better compensation offer. When the insurance company refuses to offer full compensation, a trial is often the last resort for obtaining the funds you need.

When you hire our firm, our goal is to obtain maximum compensation to help you deal with physical, financial and emotional damages.

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Do I Have a Valid Case for Compensation?

Because many factors determine whether a slip and fall case is worth pursuing, it is best to consult with an experienced attorney to discuss your situation. The Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys offers free, no-obligation initial consultations with slip and fall injury victims.

While every situation is unique, victims may have a valid case if three things can be established:

  • Property owner or employees created a dangerous situation or allowed the creation of a dangerous situation, such as a wet floor
  • The property owner knew there was a dangerous condition or could have been reasonably expected to know about the dangerous condition
  • The property owner or employees did not take action to remedy the dangerous condition or at least provide fair warning to visitors to the property

When our attorneys evaluate a slip and fall case, there are many additional factors to consider, such as:

  • How your injury occurred
  • Your legal status while you were on the property
  • The function of the property: Is it public or private? Why do people visit the property?
  • The ability of the property owner to reasonably anticipate the risk of an accident or injury
  • The owner’s efforts to fix a dangerous condition or notify visitors of the danger
  • Did the property owner have rules about inspecting the property for danger?

The Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys is here to help slip and fall victims. Give us a call at (916) 777-7777.

Establishing Liability for Your Injury

The property owner’s responsibility to you as a visitor depends on your legal status while you were on the property. There are three types of visitors to a property: invitee, licensee and trespasser.

An invitee is someone who has been invited or has an implied invitation onto the property for a purpose related to the property owner’s business. An example is a customer at a retail store, which actively invites members of the public to come in and buy things.

Property owners have a duty of care to warn or protect invitees from harmful conditions, if the risk of harm is unreasonable and the property owner knows of, or should know of, the dangerous condition.

A licensee is a person who enters the property or is on the property for his or her own purpose with the consent of the property owner, such as a social guest.

Property owners may be held liable for injuries to licensees if it can be proven that the dangerous condition presented an unreasonable risk of harm, the owner failed to use reasonable care to make conditions safe, and the licensee could not have known about the condition or the risk.

A trespasser is someone who entered the property without permission. Generally, property owners have no duty to warn of dangers or make their premises safe. However, if the owner is aware of people who regularly trespass, he or she may need to use ordinary care to help ensure their safety.

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What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

The most important thing you should do after a slip and fall accident is seek medical attention. You need qualified medical professionals to examine you and diagnose your injuries. Some injuries could become much worse if you wait to seek treatment, such as a traumatic brain injury. If you have visible injuries, photograph this evidence.

While you are still at the scene, try to collect evidence, if you are physically able. For example, take pictures of the scene, including the obstacle, hazard or conditions that caused your injury. Once you leave the scene, it may be cleaned up or altered, so this may be your only chance to capture it as it looked when you were hurt.

If there were any witnesses, ask for their contact information and take notes on your conversations with them. You can record the conversation on your smartphone with their permission.

Ask the property owner about filing an official accident report. This serves as an official record of what happened and helps link your injury to the accident.

Promptly contact an experienced slip and fall lawyer to determine whether you have a valid case.

Common Places Where Slip and Fall Accidents Happen

Slip and fall accidents happen in many different locations, including:

  • Parks and playgrounds
  • Restaurants
  • Retail stores
  • Swimming pools
  • Arenas
  • Stadiums
  • Theaters
  • Parking lots

Types of Slip and Fall Injuries

People often assume slip and fall injuries are typically minor in nature, such as sprains or strains or cuts and bruises. However, they can result in broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and other forms of head trauma, lacerations and other serious injuries. These can be costly to treat and require long-term care.

Immediate medical care is important to stabilize your injury and help prevent it from getting worse. Even strains and other soft-tissue injuries that may be considered minor in nature can cause long-term pain and other symptoms.

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How Much is a Slip and Fall Claim Worth?

The value of each claim is unique and dependent on numerous factors, including the extent of your injuries, your level of pain and suffering, and other factors.

Our Sacramento slip and fall lawyers are prepared to pursue maximum compensation for your injuries and damages, including physical, financial and emotional damages. Past and future medical bills often make up a large portion of a personal injury settlement or verdict, including costs such as:

  • Surgeries
  • Prescription medication
  • Medical tests
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Appointments with doctors

You may also be eligible to recover lost wages for days you were unable to work and loss of earning capacity if the injury reduced your ability to earn a living in the future.

The emotional suffering caused by your injuries may also be compensable in an injury claim. For example, if you experience depression or anxiety or a loss of enjoyment of life, you may be able to obtain compensation for these damages.

Learn more about the potential value of your claim in a free consultation with our firm. Call (916) 777-7777.

How Much Time Do I Have to File a Claim?

In many cases, California has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. That means claims must be filed within two years of the date of the injury or they will likely be dismissed by the court.

However, there are exceptions to this deadline, based on the specifics of your claim. If the injury occurred on public property and a government entity may be liable, you may have just six months from the date of the injury to file.

The Sacramento slip and fall lawyers at the Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys can determine the deadline that may apply to your claim. However, the clock may already be running, so it is important to contact us right away.

The Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys. No Upfront Fees or Obligations. Phone: (916) 777-7777.

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Contact a Sacramento Slip and Fall Lawyer Today

The attorneys at the Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys have over 200 years of combined experience and have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We have the legal knowledge, experience and resources to help you through every step of the legal process.

An initial consultation with our firm is free, and we only get paid if we obtain compensation for you. That means there are no fees while we work on your case. Unlike the insurance company and the at-fault party, we are dedicated to recovering maximum compensation on your behalf.

Have questions? Call today. We are here to help. (916) 777-7777

LATEST NEWS

Treble Damages in California Trucking Cases

justice4you January 30, 2026

California law provides a specific statutory remedy for victims injured by impaired commercial vehicle drivers when their employers fail to meet federal safety requirements. Understanding when treble damages apply—and how they differ from standard punitive damages—is crucial for truck accident victims seeking maximum compensation. What Are Treble Damages? Treble damages allow injured parties to recover three times their actual damages under specific legal circumstances. In California trucking cases, this remedy is narrowly defined and differs significantly from general punitive damages available in other personal injury cases. California Civil Code § 3333.7: Statutory Treble Damages Requirements for Recovery Under California Civil Code § 3333.7, injured parties may recover treble damages from a commercial motor vehicle driver’s employer when all of the

California Trucking Accidents: Standards of Care

justice4you January 29, 2026

California law establishes different standards of care for trucking operations depending on the type of service provided. While most commercial trucking companies transporting freight are subject to ordinary negligence standards, federal motor carrier safety regulations impose enhanced duties that can significantly affect liability in truck accident cases. Key Takeaways: Commercial carriers of goods generally DO NOT have the duty of “utmost care” Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) DO create heightened standards in specific situations Large truck drivers must exercise greater caution than ordinary motorists Licensed motor carriers have nondelegable safety duties Common Carrier Standard: When Does “Utmost Care” Apply? The Enhanced Duty for Passenger Transportation California Civil Code section 2100 requires carriers of persons for reward to use “the

Punitive Damages in California Personal Injury Cases

justice4you January 28, 2026

What Are Punitive Damages? Punitive damages are extra money a court can order a wrongdoer to pay, on top of the money that compensates an injured person for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The main goal of punitive damages is not to repay the victim, but to punish especially bad behavior and to discourage similar conduct in the future. Think of punitive damages as a financial penalty for conduct that is much worse than ordinary carelessness. In California, punitive damages are not common. They are reserved for cases where the defendant’s conduct is particularly harmful, intentional, or shows a conscious disregard for the safety or rights of others. Most personal injury cases involve simple negligence (for example,

Settlement - $3,900,000

Car Accident

The fatal collision between plaintiff’s Jeep Liberty and defendant’s Volvo truck left Ryan Eisenbrandt’s surviving wife and parents with a judgment of $3.9 million, but the defendant’s insurance company refused to pay. This resulted in a second, intense legal battle between Plaintiffs and Defendant’s insurance company.

During the pendency of the wrongful death case, Defendant’s insurance company had filed a federal court action to rescind the defendants $1,000,000 insurance policy, claiming that defendant had made misrepresentations when applying for that policy. Initially, the federal court agreed with the insurance company, granting summary judgment that effectively denied recovery to the Eisenbrandts given the defendant was otherwise insolvent. The Arnold firm and the Eisenbrandts refused to accept this unfair outcome. They appealed the federal judge’s ruling to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Ninth Circuit reversed the lower court and sent the case back to the same federal judge for a trial on the merits.

Christine Doyle of the Arnold Firm tried the case in February 2011 in front of the same judge who had previously thrown out the Eisenbrandt’s case. A unanimous advisory jury and the trial judge, after hearing the true facts about the insurance company’s effort to avoid responsibility, found in the Eisenbrandts favor. After four years of fighting for what is right, the insurance company was ordered to pay up.

Settlement - $8,000,000

Truck Accident

Morgan Stanley Class Action Data Breach Settlement Attained by the Arnold Law Firm

Late one spring afternoon, the Arnold Law Firm received a call from Angela, a young mother of three. She was calling from the hospital where her husband Christopher had been air-lifted for treatment of severe injuries from a tragic motor vehicle accident earlier that day. Angela’s mother, a past client of our firm, had encouraged her to give us a call.

As it turns out, Angela’s prompt contact with us was a very important decision for their family. Immediate representation allowed our team to secure critical evidence right away — appropriate storage and analysis of the vehicle to avoid tampering, timely professional photography of the scene, and interviews of involved parties — which ended up being imperative to the details of Christopher’s case.

A commercial vehicle had failed to stop at a rural stop-sign intersection, colliding with the compact sedan driven by Christopher, an active 33-year-old father. The impact caused extensive damage to his spinal cord in the cervical area. Despite multiple surgeries, rehabilitation programs for physical and psychological therapy, and in-home care, his injuries rendered him a paraplegic, paralyzed from the mid-chest. In an instant, life as he had known it was gone forever.

At the time of the accident, the at-fault driver of the commercial vehicle was acting within the scope of his employment with a large corporation. With the employer being directly liable, as such, defense counsel fought hard to minimize Christopher’s damages, claiming that his being unemployed at that time devalued his losses. Our legal team made sure Christopher’s true losses were represented, including his potential income, his options and mobility, his ability to provide for and support his family, and the lifetime of care he now needed. Christopher’s injuries also dramatically affected his spouse’s daily life, resulting in a claim on her behalf.

Furthermore, the extent of Christopher’s injuries were, in part, due to defects involving the dual-restraint system in his own vehicle. Despite the manufacturer’s efforts to deny any responsibility, the Arnold Law Firm established negligence relevant to his case.

The result was a settlement of $8 million — the largest pre-trial settlement for this type of case in the region. Christopher now has the resources to receive the ongoing care he now requires, improve the quality of his life and take care of his young family.

Verdict - $10,200,000

Motorcycle Accident

The Arnold Law Firm is pleased to report that our attorneys received a $10.2 million verdict handed down in Modesto. Defense counsel was Kevin Cholakian of San Francisco. The defense rejected a 998 within the $1 million policy limits three years ago. The highest defense offer was $350k.

The case involved a blind corner dirt fire road collision between a truck driven by the defendant and a motorcycle driven by the plaintiff Dan Nixon. THe plaintiff had no recollection of the collision. The defendant claimed that the plaintiff had too much speed for the corner and lost control. The plaintiff’s son (who identified the wrong curve in discovery) claimed that the defendant was on the wrong side of the curve, causing his dad to make an unsuccessful emergency maneuver. The jury assessed 70% fault to the defendant and 30% to plaintiff.

The plaintiff, now 50-years-old, suffered a dislocated right knee with popliteal artery rupture which has left him with an unstable knee, and permanently damaged lower leg. Because of vascular damage he is not a candidate for knee reconstruction or replacement. The plaintiff’s treating doctors testified that he will require an above knee amputation within 20 years. Past lost wages were $78,000 and past medicals were $570,000. The jury awarded $7.5 million in general damages (3 m. past and 4.5 m. future) as well as all future economic damages asked for by the plaintiff. The jury deliberated for 3 and a half hours.

Settlement - $17,000,000

Data Breach

Infinity/Kemper Class Action Data Breach Settlement Attained by the Arnold Law Firm

The Arnold Law Firm, along with co-counsel at Morgan & Morgan, and Mason, Lietz, & Klinger, and Wolf, Haldenstein, Adler, Freeman, & Herz LLP, reached a settlement in the Kemper and Infinity data breach class action lawsuit, also known as Irma Carrera et al. v. Kemper Corporation and Infinity Insurance Company, filed in the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, Case No. 1:20-cv-01883. The settlement is valued at over $17 million.

The Honorable Judge Martha M. Pacold granted Preliminary Approval of the settlement on October 27, 2021.

In addition to substantial injunctive relief, the class members will receive access to Aura’s Financial Shield Services for a period of 18 months, up to $10,000 for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses reasonably traceable to the Data Breach, up to 3 hours of time spent remedying issues related to the breach at $18 per hour, and $50 for Class Members who are California residents.

History of the data breach: On April 8, 2021, the Arnold Law Firm and Wolf, Haldenstein, Adler, Freeman, & Herz LLP filed the first class action complaint against Kemper and Infinity in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entitled Irma Carrera Aguallo et al. v. Kemper Corporation and Infinity Insurance Company, Case No. 1:21-cv-01883. The complaint asserted claims against Defendants for: (1) negligence; (2) negligence per se, (3) violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. – Unlawful Business Practices, (4) violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. – Unfair Business Practices, (5) violation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100, et seq., (6) violation of California’s Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1750, et seq., (7) violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Florida Statute § 501.201, et seq., (8) breach of implied contract, (9) declaratory judgment, and (10) unjust enrichment arising from the data breach.

Settlement - $18,276,000

Qui Tam / Whistleblower

Whistleblowers Represented by Arnold Law Firm Expose Fraudulent Practices by the Pill Club, Case Settled With California DOJ

The Arnold Law Firm and the Hirst Law Group represented two whistleblowers who helped expose fraudulent practices by a start-up online pharmacy company called The Pill Club.

The company allegedly used fraudulent practices to bill California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, for their services. The Pill Club is also alleged to have violated state laws by allowing nurse practitioners to prescribe contraceptive products to women without proper supervision or training from a licensed medical doctor.

For their part in blowing the whistle on the company they worked for, and as part of California Qui Tam laws, the whistleblowers and their attorneys recovered $4.9 million from the $18.275 million settlement paid to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Department of Insurance (CDI).

Settlement - $60,000,000

Data Breach

Morgan Stanley Class Action Data Breach Settlement Attained by the Arnold Law Firm

The Arnold Law Firm, along with co-counsel at Morgan & Morgan, Nussbaum Law Group, P.C. and others, reached a settlement in the Morgan Stanley data breach class action lawsuit, also known as In re Morgan Stanley Data Security Litigation, filed in the United States District Court Southern District of New York, Case No. 1:20-cv-05914-AT. The settlement resulted in a $60 million settlement fund to benefit class members.

The Motion for Preliminary Approval was filed on December 31, 2021 with the Honorable Judge Analisa Torres.

In addition to substantial injunctive relief, the 15 million class members will be provided access to Aura’s Financial Shield services for at least two years, which includes a $1 million insurance policy protecting each subscriber, credit monitoring, identity freezing, dark web monitoring, income tax protection and more services. The fund will also provide payments to people who submit valid claims for out-of-pocket expenses and/or up to four hours of lost-time incurred as a result of the data breach. Lost time allows victims of the data breach to be paid at $25 per hour for up to four hours of attested time spent dealing with the data breach. Out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed up to $10,000 if the costs or expenditures are fairly traceable to the data breach.

History of the data breach: On July 29, 2020, the Arnold Law Firm and Morgan & Morgan filed the first class action lawsuit against Morgan Stanley in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entitled Sylvia Tillman et al. v. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC., Case No. 1:20-cv-05914. The complaint asserted claims against Defendants for: (1) negligence; (2) invasion of privacy; (3) negligence per se; (4) unjust enrichment; (5) violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. – Unlawful Business Practices; and (6) violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. – Unfair Business Practices.

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.