Premises Liability Claims: Seeking Compensation For Injuries On Someone Else’s Property

Property owners and occupants have a responsibility to keep their property safe. If you get hurt on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for your accident injuries. Asadi Law is a boutique personal injury firm with offices in San Jose and Beverly Hills. Founding attorney Azhar Asadi has dedicated his legal career to representing clients throughout California who have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing.

A Property Owner’s Responsibility

In the state of California, property owners and tenants are responsible for keeping their properties safe and free from hazardous conditions. In premises liability laws, this is known as a duty of care. Under these laws, a commercial tenant or homeowner is required to regularly:

• Inspect their property so that they are aware of unsafe conditions
• Repair any dangerous conditions
• Warn visitors of potential risks

If an owner or tenant fails in their duty of care, they can be held responsible for any accidents and resulting injuries that happen as a result. If you have been injured in an accident that happened on someone else’s property, you may have the right to file a claim.

Different Types Of Premises Liability Cases

There are a lot of different ways you can get injured on someone else’s property. Some common types of premises liability cases include:

• Negligent security: When property owners fail to provide adequate security measures, such as proper lighting or security personnel, and you get injured as a result, they could be responsible for not providing adequate security.
• Retail accidents: Slips, trips and falls in stores due to wet floors, cluttered aisles or poorly maintained premises can provide a foundation for a premises liability claim.
• Uneven flooring: Tripping hazards caused by uneven surfaces or poorly maintained walkways in public spaces could lead to liability under premises liability laws.
• Outdoor accidents on a pier or walkway: Injuries sustained from unsafe conditions on piers, docks or walkways can lead to a premises liability claim.
• Falling objects: When items fall from shelves or displays and cause injuries to visitors, owners can be responsible for negligence.
• Parking lot accidents: Poorly lit structures, open potholes, cracked asphalt or lack of security in commercial or residential parking areas can cause severe injuries.
• Elevator/escalator accidents: Mechanical failures, sudden stops, misleveled landings or inadequate maintenance in commercial or residential buildings can lead to dangerous accidents.
• Dog bites: Property owners and occupiers are responsible for keeping visitors safe from dangerous animals. If you are attacked on someone else’s property, you may have grounds for a claim.
• Swimming pool accidents: Lack of proper safety fencing, slippery pool decks, broken drain covers or improper chemical maintenance at private residences, hotels or apartment complexes creates major hazards.
• Toxic exposure: Exposure to dangerous environmental hazards such as toxic mold, asbestos, carbon monoxide or chemical spills due to a landlord or property owner’s neglect can lead to severe, long-term health issues.

Even a simple slip and fall on someone else’s property could be grounds for a premises liability claim. In California, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim for premises liability. When the accident happens on government property, you have even less time: you must file a claim within six months.

If you have been injured because of the unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, it is important to seek advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer can help you understand if you have a claim for premises liability and make sure that your right to recover compensation is protected.

Can You Still Recover Compensation If You Were Partly At Fault?

Under the state’s pure comparative negligence rules, you can still secure compensation even if you were partially at fault for your injury. Instead of barring your claim, the law simply reduces your total financial award by your assigned percentage of responsibility.

For example, if you suffer $100,000 in total damages from a slip and fall in Beverly Hills but are determined to be 20% at fault for being distracted, you can still collect $80,000 from the property owner. Even if you were mostly responsible, you remain legally entitled to recover the remaining portion of your losses.

Critical Evidence For Premises Liability Cases And How Attorney Asadi Can Help

Attorney Asadi can help you build a compelling case after an unexpected injury on dangerous property. He will help you:

• Investigate the scene and gather essential evidence: Securing photos of the hazard, surveillance footage, official incident reports, witness statements, medical records and property maintenance logs
• Handle communication with insurance companies: Managing all correspondence to protect you from unfair tactics and aggressive adjusters attempting to minimize your payout
• Negotiate settlement offers: Calculating your short- and long-term damages to demand the complete financial compensation you deserve
• Take your claim to court: Preparing your case for trial and advocating fiercely in court if the insurance company refuses a fair settlement

Because property owners often erase security footage or clean up hazards quickly, acting fast is vital. Let attorney Asadi preserve key evidence and fight for your financial recovery today.

Consult A California Premises Liability Lawyer For Free

Attorney Asadi offers prospective clients a free case evaluation and consultation. He can help you assess your possible claims and answer any questions that you may have about your specific accident. He handles his personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that he doesn’t collect any fees unless and until he wins compensation for you.

You can schedule your free appointment by sending a message through the firm’s website. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the firm’s office at 855-732-3032. Don’t wait. Get the help you need today.