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A slip-and-fall at an Arby’s can leave you in pain and unsure of what to do next. You may be dealing with medical bills, time away from work, and concerns about how the injury will affect your daily life.
Our California Arby’s slip-and-fall accident lawyers help injured customers and other lawful visitors understand their rights and legal options. We can investigate the cause of the incident, gather evidence, identify who may be responsible, and pursue compensation from the party whose negligence contributed to the accident.
Arash Law represents injury victims throughout California. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation. Hablamos español.
Why Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Accident Victims Call Arash Law
- Over $1 billion recovered for injured clients across California.
- 1,200+ verified Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating from clients who have worked with the firm.
- No attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Reviewed by: Arash Khorsandi, Esq., California State Bar #249405, admitted 2007, last reviewed September 2026.
Call (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation, or fill out our “Do I Have a Case?” form to send us the details of your slip-and-fall accident. There are no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Key Facts About California Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claims
- Businesses that own or control property must use reasonable care. California premises liability law requires a person or business that owns, leases, occupies, or controls property to use reasonable care to keep it in a reasonably safe condition. This includes using reasonable care to discover unsafe conditions and to repair, replace, or adequately warn about hazards that could reasonably be expected to cause harm (California Civil Jury Instructions, CACI No. 1001).
- Sharing fault does not automatically prevent recovery. California follows pure comparative negligence. An injured person who is partly responsible for a slip-and-fall may still recover damages. However, the award may be reduced by that person’s percentage of fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal. 3d 804).
- California generally allows two years to file a slip-and-fall lawsuit. A lawsuit for injury caused by another person’s wrongful act or neglect generally must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Different or shorter deadlines may apply in some circumstances.
- Evidence can help establish liability. Surveillance footage, photos, witness statements, incident reports, inspection logs, cleaning records, and medical records may help show how the incident happened and whether the responsible party had notice of the hazard.
Call (888) 488-1391 to discuss an Arby’s slip-and-fall injury, whether you have a claim, what evidence you may need to gather, and the insurance and deadlines that may apply.
Arash Law’s Results in Slip-and-Fall and Premises Liability Cases
The past case results obtained by our firm show the types of injuries, hazards, and evidence that may arise in unsafe-property claims. These cases are not specific to Arby’s, but they involve falls and dangerous property conditions related to this practice area:
| Result | Case Details |
|---|---|
| $3,500,000: Premises Liability | Our client suffered a spinal injury after falling in a poorly-lit area. The case focused on whether unsafe lighting conditions contributed to the fall and resulting injuries. |
| $3,000,000: Slip-and-Fall | Our client sustained a spinal injury in a slip-and-fall accident. Video evidence became an important part of the case, helping document how the incident happened. |
| $1,250,000: Premises Liability | Our client was working as a painter outside a nail salon when the defendants knocked down his ladder. He fell to the ground and suffered shoulder and head injuries, including a later diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury. The case was resolved three weeks before trial. |
(Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, injuries, available insurance, evidence, and applicable law.)
Arash Law has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients and can investigate the parties, evidence, and insurance involved in your restaurant slip-and-fall. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation.
(No guarantee of outcome. Results displayed were dependent on unique facts of that case, and different facts will bring different results.)
How Insurance Coverage Can Affect an Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claim
Insurance coverage can affect how much compensation may be available and which party’s insurer handles the claim. Coverage may come from the restaurant operator, property owner, landlord, contractor, or another responsible party, depending on who controls the area and what policies apply. Leases, maintenance agreements, and insurance documents can help identify those sources. For related property claims, you can also learn more about how renters insurance may cover personal injury claims.
How Much Compensation Can You Recover After an Arby’s Slip-and-Fall?
The amount you can pursue depends on factors such as the severity of the injury, medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, pain and suffering, evidence of liability, comparative fault, and available insurance. For a more detailed breakdown, see our guide on how much you may be able to claim for a slip-and-fall.
How Comparative Fault Works in a California Arby’s Claim
California follows pure comparative negligence, so sharing some fault does not automatically bar recovery. If you are found partly responsible, your compensation is generally reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, a $100,000 award would generally be reduced to $80,000 if you were found 20% at fault. Learn more about compensation when you share fault for an accident.
How Injuries Can Affect an Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claim
The type and severity of your injuries can affect medical costs, lost income, future care, and other damages. Factors such as treatment, prognosis, work restrictions, lasting limitations, liability evidence, and available insurance may also affect potential recovery. More serious injuries can also affect how long a claim takes to resolve, which we explain further in our guide on how long a slip-and-fall case can last.
What Evidence Helps a California Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claim?
Helpful evidence may include photos or video of the hazard, surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, inspection or cleaning records, medical records, and the clothing or footwear worn during the incident. These materials can help show what caused the accident and whether the responsible party knew or should have known about the condition.
Who Can File a California Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claim?
- Injured customers and diners who are inside the restaurant.
- Visitors who enter the property lawfully, even if they do not purchase food.
- Delivery drivers and vendors who slipped while entering or using restaurant property.
- Eligible surviving family members when a slip-and-fall results in death.
Who May be Liable for an Arby’s Slip-and-Fall?
- The Restaurant Operator or Franchisee: The entity operating the location may be responsible for conditions inside areas under its control.
- A Property Owner or Landlord: A landlord may be responsible for common areas or other portions of the property it controls or has agreed to maintain.
- A Property Manager: A management company may have responsibility for inspections, repairs, or common-area maintenance.
- A Cleaning or Maintenance Contractor: An outside company may be responsible when its work creates or leaves a dangerous condition.
- Another Business or Contractor: Liability may extend to a party that created the specific hazard.
What to Prove in a California Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claim
To succeed in a California restaurant slip-and-fall claim, you generally need to show that the restaurant or another responsible party had a duty to use reasonable care. You also need to show that a dangerous condition existed, that it caused your injury, and that the responsible party created it, knew about it, or should have discovered it through reasonable inspections.
In Ortega v. Kmart Corp. (2001), the California Supreme Court explained that evidence about a business’s inspection practices can support an inference that a dangerous condition existed long enough that it should have been discovered and corrected. Photos, surveillance footage, witness statements, incident reports, inspection records, and medical records may help prove these issues.
Because proving notice and liability can be difficult, our guide explains in greater detail why slip-and-fall cases are hard to win.
What Damages May Be Available In An Arby’s Slip-And-Fall Claim?
If another party is legally responsible for the slip-and-fall, available damages may include:
- Economic Damages: Medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation expenses, and other accident-related financial losses.
- Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, scarring, and other non-financial harm.
- Wrongful Death Damages: If a slip-and-fall results in death, eligible family members may seek compensation for losses such as funeral expenses, lost financial support, and loss of companionship under California wrongful death law.
How Insurance May Apply To An Arby’s Slip-And-Fall Claim
The applicable insurance depends on who controlled the area, who may be legally responsible, and whether the injured person was a customer, employee, contractor, or another visitor. Possible sources may include:
- Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance: This is the standard business liability policy and can include premises liability coverage for accidental injuries caused by conditions on the property. It may be carried by the Arby’s operator, property owner, landlord, or another business involved with the premises.
- Contractor Liability Insurance: A cleaning, maintenance, repair, or other outside contractor may have its own liability coverage if its work contributed to the dangerous condition.
- Commercial Umbrella or Excess Insurance: These policies may provide additional coverage above the limits of an underlying liability policy when they apply to the claim.
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance: If an Arby’s employee is injured while working, workers’ compensation may provide medical care and partial wage-replacement benefits. A separate third-party claim may also be possible in some cases if someone other than the employer is legally responsible for the injury.
Leases, service agreements, and insurance policies can help determine which parties were responsible and what coverage may be available.
What Happens After an Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Accident Claim Begins?
After an Arby’s slip-and-fall claim begins, the process may include:
- Investigating the Accident: The parties may review photos, surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, and inspection or cleaning records.
- Reviewing Medical Evidence: Medical records, treatment plans, and bills may be used to document the injuries and related losses.
- Identifying Responsible Parties and Insurance: The restaurant operator, property owner, contractor, or other party may be investigated to determine liability and applicable coverage.
- Evaluating the Claim: Insurers may review liability, damages, comparative fault, and other evidence before responding.
- Negotiating or Filing a Lawsuit: The parties may discuss a settlement. If the claim does not resolve, a lawsuit may be filed before the applicable deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions About California Arby's Slip-And-Fall Claims
How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Arby's Slip-and-Fall Lawyer?
The cost depends on the lawyer’s fee arrangement and the terms of the representation agreement. Arash Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay an attorney’s fee unless the firm recovers compensation for you. The written agreement explains the fee percentage and any case-related costs.
What If I Was Partly at Fault for My Slip-and-Fall?
You may still have a claim. California follows pure comparative negligence, so partial fault generally reduces recoverable damages according to your share of responsibility rather than automatically preventing recovery.
What If the Available Insurance is Not Enough to Cover My Injuries?
If the available insurance is not enough to cover your losses, a lawyer can look for other potentially responsible parties, additional policies, or other sources of recovery. Whether more compensation is available depends on the facts of the case, the parties involved, and their insurance or assets.
How Long Do I Have to File an Arby's Slip-and-Fall Claim?
In California, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. If the injured person was under 18 at the time of the accident, the statute of limitations is generally tolled (paused) during minority (CCP § 352), so the two-year period usually begins when the person turns 18. Different rules may apply in some cases. For example, claims involving a government entity must be presented within six months under Government Code § 911.2.
Is My Injury Serious Enough to Pursue a Slip-and-Fall Claim?
There is no single injury threshold for a premises liability claim. The important questions are whether another party was legally responsible and whether the slip-and-fall caused compensable harm.
Should I Give Arby's Insurance Adjuster a Recorded Statement?
You generally do not have to give the other party’s liability insurer an immediate recorded statement simply because the adjuster asks for one. Anything you say may later be compared with medical records, witness accounts, or other evidence. You can ask what information the insurer needs and speak with an attorney before agreeing to a recorded interview or signing broad medical authorizations.
How Much is My Arby's Slip-and-Fall Case Worth?
There is no fixed value for an Arby’s slip-and-fall case. The potential value depends on factors such as the severity of the injury, medical costs, lost income, long-term limitations, pain and suffering, liability evidence, comparative fault, and available insurance or assets.
Cities We Serve for California Arby’s Slip-and-Fall Claims
Arash Law represents people injured in slip-and-fall and other premises liability accidents throughout California. Our local resources include:
These are only some of the communities we serve. Arash Law handles premises liability claims across the state, including accidents at restaurants and other businesses. If a slip-and-fall results in a fatal injury, surviving family members can also review our wrongful death resources for information about possible legal options.
Call Arash Law About Your Arby’s Slip-And-Fall Claim
A slip-and-fall at Arby’s can raise questions about who controlled the unsafe area, how long the hazard was present, what evidence remains, and which insurance policy may apply. Arash Law can investigate the accident, handle communications with insurers, document your losses, and pursue fair compensation when the facts support your claim.
Call our Arby’s slip-and-fall accident lawyers at (888) 488-1391. We offer a free case evaluation. No fees unless we win. Hablamos español.
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(This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Contacting Arash Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you were injured after a slip-and-fall at an Arby’s, consult a licensed California attorney about your situation. Arash Law — (888) 488-1391.)
