Premises Liability

Property owners and occupiers are required to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition. When they breach this duty, they can be held liable for any injuries that result. If you were injured on another person’s property, the California premises liability attorneys can help you pursue compensation for your lost income, medical bills, and other damages incurred due to your accident.

Time is of the essence in any premises liability claim because valuable evidence may disappear within hours of your injury. Our injury law firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions and can help provide legal guidance. Call to schedule a free case assessment.

Our Premises Liability Attorneys Handle These Cases:

There are near limitless scenarios that can give rise to a premises liability claim. Each case is unique, so it is important that you hire an attorney who has successfully handled a variety of premises liability claims. The lawyers at our chambers have the experience and legal strategies to represent you and your family during settlement negotiations and any litigation that may follow.

We handle premises liability claims involving:

  • Trip or slip and fall accidents;
  • Explosions or fires;
  • Swimming pool injuries;
  • Pet and animal attacks;
  • Claims arising from negligent security;
  • Injuries due to broken glass;
  • Injuries at amusement parks, farms, residential homes, malls, and theaters; and
  • Apartment complex negligence.

Free Case Evaluation

During your free initial consultation, a California premises liability lawyer will assess your case and evaluate any evidence you have gathered to determine if you have grounds for a claim. For your case to be successful, you must be able to prove that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty of care, and the breach of duty caused your injuries.

Parties who control, possess, or own a property in California have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition. If they fail to fix a dangerous condition or to warn people about it, this may constitute a breach of the duty of care, also called “negligence.”

The following are common examples of negligence in premises liability cases:

  • Leaving debris in walkways;
  • Not cleaning up a spilled liquid;
  • Not fixing holes on the property;
  • Not ensuring floor surfaces are dry;
  • Failing to abide by building codes;
  • Not installing sufficient lighting in stairwells;
  • Failing to perform necessary maintenance on the building; and
  • Not fixing pulled or torn carpet.

Our Premises Liability Attorneys Will Help You Gather Valuable Evidence

Overlooking just one piece of evidence could lead to a dispute related to liability or damages. The California premises liability lawyers will thoroughly investigate your case to compile all available evidence that may be used to support your claim.

We Handle Premises Liability Cases Involving Catastrophic Injuries

No matter how polite the defendant and insurance company might seem, they have financial incentive to find reasons to dispute your claim. This is especially true if you incurred significant damages.

The California premises liability lawyers at our East Los Angeles office have extensive background handling claims that involve catastrophic injuries such as brain trauma, broken bones, and spinal cord injuries. We work with a network of medical, vocational, and financial experts whose testimony may be valuable to your case. We will make sure your claim includes all potentially recoverable damages including future healthcare expenses, reduced earning capacity, home care, and any other injury-related expenses you have already incurred or might incur in the future.

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FAQs

What is liability insurance?

Liability insurance is a type of insurance that's super important for protecting individuals and businesses from potential financial troubles if they cause injury or damage to others. It covers things like legal defense costs, settlements, or judgments if you're found responsible for causing harm to someone else's body or property.

There are a few different types of liability insurance:

1. General liability insurance: This provides broad protection for businesses against claims related to bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury that happen because of their operations or premises.

2. Professional liability insurance (or errors and omissions insurance): This covers claims related to professional services or advice that cause financial loss for clients.

3. Product liability insurance: This shields manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from legal costs and damages if their products are defective and cause harm to consumers.

Having liability insurance is really important because it helps protect your assets and financial well-being if you accidentally cause harm to someone else. Without it, you could face serious financial losses from legal expenses, compensation payments, and damage to your reputation.

As for the cost, it varies depending on factors like the type and amount of coverage you need, the nature of your business or activities, and the level of risk involved. But overall, it's usually seen as affordable compared to the potential costs of not having coverage.

In auto insurance policies, liability coverage kicks in if you cause bodily injury or property damage in a car accident. In California, there are minimum coverage amounts required by law, like $5,000 for property damage, $15,000 for bodily injury per person, and $30,000 for bodily injury per accident. But it's smart to consider getting higher coverage limits to make sure you're fully protected in case of an accident.