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Who pays my medical bills after a slip and fall in Pasadena?
Property owners or their insurance companies generally pay your medical bills after a slip and fall if their negligence caused your injury. This responsibility arises from California's premises liability laws, which require property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. If a dangerous condition existed that the owner knew about or should have known about, and failed to fix it or warn you, they may be responsible for your losses.
Where do I file a slip and fall claim in Pasadena?
You will file a slip and fall claim in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Northeast District. Specifically, personal injury cases arising from incidents in Pasadena are filed at the Pasadena Courthouse located at 300 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101. In Los Angeles County, a personal injury case is filed in the judicial district where the incident occurred and is assigned to that district's Personal Injury Hub department (LASC Local Rule 2.3; General Order re Assignment and Transfer of Personal Injury Cases, effective May 17, 2024).
What kinds of slip and fall cases do you handle in Pasadena?
Our firm focuses on personal injury cases, including those from slip and fall incidents throughout Pasadena and surrounding communities like Alhambra. We help individuals injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else's property, whether it is a private residence, a business, or public land. These cases often involve spills, uneven flooring, poor lighting, broken stairs, or other hazards that cause someone to lose their footing and suffer injuries. We also represent those injured in related incidents, such as pedestrian accidents in Pasadena.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in California?
Most California personal injury claims, including slip and falls, must be filed within two years (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1) from the date of your injury. However, if your injury happened on property owned by a city, county, or other public agency in Pasadena, you have much less time: a written claim must be presented to that public entity within six months (Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2) of the incident. The deadline is generally paused while an injured person is a minor under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 352, but Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 352(b) removes that pause for claims against public entities. What a claim is worth depends on the specific facts; California law allows recovery for medical costs, lost earnings, and non-economic harm.
What should I do after a slip and fall incident?
Get medical help. Your health is most important. See a doctor right away, even if you feel fine at first. Some injuries may not show symptoms until later.
Report the incident. Tell the property owner, manager, or an employee about your fall immediately. Ask for an incident report and get a copy if possible.
Document the scene. If you can, take photos or videos of what caused your fall before it is cleaned up or changed. Note any witnesses and get their contact information.
Preserve evidence. Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing. Do not talk to insurance adjusters or sign anything without consulting an attorney first.
Contact a personal injury lawyer. Seek legal advice as soon as possible to understand your rights and the deadlines that apply to your case.
What does working with Casa Legal Los Angeles involve?
Working with Casa Legal Los Angeles means we handle the details of your slip and fall claim while you focus on your recovery. Our practice is limited to personal injury and employment law, and we represent people injured in Pasadena and across Los Angeles County. We gather evidence, communicate with insurance companies, and work to get you compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. We prepare your case for settlement or trial, always prioritizing your best interests. We also help individuals in neighboring areas such as Arcadia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does California's comparative negligence rule affect my slip and fall case?
California follows a "pure comparative negligence" rule. This means if you were partly responsible for your slip and fall in Pasadena, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a jury finds you 20% at fault, you would recover 80% of your total damages. You can still recover even if you are mostly at fault.
Can I sue the City of Pasadena if I slipped and fell on public property?
Yes, you can sue the City of Pasadena or another public entity if you slipped and fell on their property and their negligence caused your injury. However, you must first file a formal claim with the public entity within six months of the incident, as required by Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2. Failure to file this claim within the deadline will bar you from filing a lawsuit later.
What if the property owner claims I was trespassing when I fell?
A property owner's duty of care generally depends on why you were on their property. Trespassers typically have fewer legal protections than invited guests. However, property owners still have a duty not to willfully or intentionally injure trespassers. Whether you were trespassing is a factual question, and a lawyer can evaluate your specific situation.
What kinds of damages can I recover in a slip and fall case?
California law allows you to recover several types of damages in a slip and fall case. These include economic damages like medical bills, lost wages, and future lost earning capacity. You can also seek non-economic damages for pain, suffering, disfigurement, and emotional distress. What a claim is worth depends on the specific facts.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall in Pasadena, contact Casa Legal Los Angeles today at 888-585-2529. No attorney's fees or case costs unless we win. This information is for general purposes only and not legal advice; deadlines have exceptions and must be confirmed with an attorney for your own facts.
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Where a Pasadena claim is filed
A personal injury claim arising in Pasadena is filed in Pasadena Courthouse, Northeast District of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles County a personal injury case is filed in the judicial district where the incident occurred and is assigned to that district's Personal Injury Hub department (LASC Local Rule 2.3; General Order re Assignment and Transfer of Personal Injury Cases, effective May 17, 2024).
Catchment boundaries change. Confirm the filing courthouse on the court's official locator before relying on it.
Source: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles — Local Rules, Chapter 2 (verified August 23, 2026).
Deadlines that apply in Pasadena
The California filing deadlines that apply to an incident in Pasadena (Los Angeles County) come from state statute, not a local rule. These are the deadlines cited most often.
2 years — personal injury lawsuit
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 — two years from the date of injury for most personal injury and wrongful death claims.
6 months — claim against a public entity
Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2 — a written claim must be presented to the public entity within six months for claims involving death or injury to person or personal property, before a lawsuit may be filed.
Injured minors
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 352 — the limitations period is generally tolled while the injured person is a minor, but the six-month government claim deadline is not tolled the same way.
This is general information about California law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines change with the facts and with who the defendant is — a claim against a city, county, transit agency, or the state triggers a much shorter deadline, and delayed discovery, tolling, and other exceptions apply. Casa Legal Los Angeles is licensed to practice in California. Confirm any deadline with an attorney.
Sources: California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1; California Government Code § 911.2 (verified August 23, 2026).