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Slip and fall in Palm Desert?Talk to a lawyer for free.

Whoever controls a property must keep it reasonably safe. In Palm Desert, City law puts that duty on the owner next to a sidewalk too.

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We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

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  • $6.25MPersonal injuryA confidential personal injury settlement.
  • $5MAuto accidentFor a husband and wife after the husband suffered a brachial plexus injury.
  • $2.34MAccident claimA win for a client injured in an accident.
  • $1.5MAuto accidentA win for a client injured in an auto accident.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Here to protect your interests, not the insurance company's

Store owners have a team.You should have one too.

Stores, landlords and their insurers have claims staff and lawyers, and the evidence, like the incident report, the sweep logs and the video, is in their hands. After a fall at a Palm Desert business, the owner's insurer may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Did a manager write up what happened, and do you have the report number?
  2. Was the spill or hazard there long enough that someone should have caught it, or did an employee cause it?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment and lost income months from now, not just today?

From one of our car accident cases

The insurer's best offer$410,000

What we won for our client$4.4M

A car accident that left our client with a neck injury. Most people would have taken the offer. We won more than ten times as much.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Our office in Palm Desert

Local slip and fall lawyers,right here in Palm Desert.

Not every firm that advertises in Palm Desert has an office here. We do.

From El Paseo's shops to the resort pool decks and City parks, we know Palm Desert. Our office is on Country Club Drive, next to Freedom Park; come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in the Coachella Valley.

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Why choose Valero Law Group?

We champion every case,big and small.

Whether your case is worth $5,000 or $5 million, we bring the same skill, attention and determination to every client we represent.

So don't let the size of your case keep you from seeking justice: every injury deserves serious representation. Let us fight for the compensation you're owed while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.

They made me feel like a priority, and they put my needs first as a client.

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  • Samuel M. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with his $881,000 settlement check
    Samuel M.$881,000
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    Victoria M.$625,000
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    Destiny H.$500,000
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    Javier P.$375,000
After my slip and fall, I reached out to this firm. Leticia was amazing; she was great and understanding. She, along with Kyle, got straight to business.
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I fell and couldn't get up! Luckily Valero Law Group had my back, and I'd highly recommend this firm to anyone!
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Thank you to Kyle for helping me with my slip and fall. I have referred two friends, and they all have nothing but positive things to say about this firm's team.
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What you can recover aftera slip and fall in California.

Whoever owns, leases or controls the property, and their insurance company, can be held responsible for what it cost you.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Help at home while you recover

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Emotional distress
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • Over 2×California's share of residents 65 and older, in Palm DesertMore than a third of Palm Desert's residents are 65 or older (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024). For Californians 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injuries, fatal and non-fatal.
  • 6 monthsTo file a claim over public propertyIf a city, the county, a school or another public agency owns the property, a written claim is usually due within six months, before any lawsuit.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultCalifornia's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.

After a fall in Palm Desert,what comes next.

The report, the evidence, what the owner had to do, sidewalks, pool decks and City property, explained.

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  • Report it and get the report number
    Ask the manager to write up what happened, and note the report number or ask for a copy. Describe what happened, but don't guess about fault or how badly you're injured. Get medical care first, and keep the records and bills.
  • Photograph it before it's fixed
    The spill, broken gate, loose railing, dark stairwell or unfenced pool, with something for scale and the surroundings. Get the names of witnesses and staff, keep what you wore, and ask for any video quickly: many systems record over old footage.
  • A store must look for hazards
    The owner doesn't have to have seen the spill. If it was there long enough that a reasonable store would have found it, that can be enough, and a jury may infer that from a missed inspection. If an employee caused the hazard, like mopping without a sign, the business is treated as knowing about it (CACI 1011, 1012).
  • Sidewalks in Palm Desert
    Photograph a broken or uneven sidewalk with something for scale and note the address it fronts. City law makes that property's owner responsible for keeping the sidewalk safe, and a claim against the City, if it's also responsible, is due within six months.
  • Pool decks
    At public pools and spas, Riverside County requires the deck to be in good repair and slip-resistant, with no pooling water. A slick or puddled deck falls short of the County's own checklist.
  • City property has a six-month deadline
    Fell at Civic Center Park, the Aquatic Center or Desert Willow? Those are City facilities, so a written claim to the City is usually due within six months, on its online form. Most other injury lawsuits must be filed within two years.
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From the community, for the community.

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We're a Hispanic-focused firm with native Spanish-speaking attorneys. We understand your family's needs, walk you through every step in your language, and fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

Organizations we support

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Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.

Common questionsafter a slip and fall in Palm Desert.

Do I have to prove the store knew about the spill?
Not exactly. You have to show the owner knew about the hazard, or would have found it with reasonable care, and didn't fix it, guard against it or warn about it (CACI 1003). If it was there long enough that a reasonable inspection would have caught it, or an employee caused it, that can be enough.
I tripped on a sidewalk in Palm Desert. Who's responsible?
Palm Desert's sidewalk ordinance says the owner of the property next to a public sidewalk must keep it safe, that failing to do so is negligence, and that liability for resulting injuries is assigned to that owner. The City may also be responsible, and a claim against it is due within six months.
Does every crack in the sidewalk count?
No. A court can decide a defect on public property was too minor to create a substantial risk, looking at everything around it, so photos with something for scale matter.
The hazard was obvious. Do I still have a case?
Maybe. An owner doesn't have to warn about a hazard so obvious that anyone would see it, but it may still have to make it safe when people have no practical way around it (CACI 1004).
How much is my Palm Desert slip and fall case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. Falls can cause fractures and head injuries, and the first offer is often low, so a free case review is the best way to know before you accept anything.
What if I was partly at fault?
California still lets you recover. If you were partly at fault, for example looking at your phone, your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame: at 20% at fault, you keep 80%.
Do you have an office in Palm Desert?
Yes. Our office is at 77-564A Country Club Dr, Suite 117, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Come in if you like, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does a slip and fall lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.
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