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This page provides general legal information about slip and fall accidents in Fresno, California. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance specific to your case.
Slip and Fall in Fresno
Fresno slip and fall claims arise in its River Park and Manchester Center retail corridors, the downtown Fulton Mall area, agricultural processing facilities, and on city sidewalks. FAX bus stop falls require a six-month government tort claim against the City of Fresno. City sidewalk falls require the same six-month deadline.
California Law That Applies
Civil Code § 1714 premises liability duty applies. Notice — actual or constructive — is the key contested element. Six-month city tort claim for City of Fresno or FAX property. Two-year SOL for private property falls. Agricultural facility falls may involve employer liability and workers' compensation exclusivity analysis if the injured party was employed there.
Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person.
Courts and Procedures in Fresno
B.F. Sisk Courthouse, Fresno. Fresno's faster trial timelines make pursuing legitimate slip and fall claims through litigation more efficient than in larger California metro courts.
Primary Courthouse
Fresno County Superior Court — B.F. Sisk Courthouse
1130 O St, Fresno, CA 93721 · Unlimited Civil Division
FAQs — Slip and Fall in Fresno
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Fresno?
The statute of limitations for a slip and fall personal injury claim in Fresno is two years from the date of the fall under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Falls on property owned or maintained by the City of Fresno, Fresno Area Express (FAX), or Fresno County require a government tort claim within six months. Missing the six-month government deadline permanently bars the claim against that public entity.
What do I need to prove to win a slip and fall case in Fresno?
To prevail in a Fresno slip and fall case, the injured person must show the property owner owed a duty of care, had actual or constructive notice of the hazardous condition, failed to correct or warn of the hazard, and the hazard caused the fall and resulting injuries. The most time-critical evidence is surveillance footage — overwritten within 30–72 hours in most commercial properties.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault for my fall in Fresno?
Yes. California's pure comparative fault system applies to slip and fall cases. Common defense arguments — the hazard was open and obvious, the plaintiff was distracted, inappropriate footwear — reduce but never bar recovery. A plaintiff found 25% at fault in a $200,000 injury recovers $150,000 from the negligent property owner.
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