California Premises Liability
Premises liability law concerns slip-and-fall accidents, among other mishaps, and the parties responsible for such accidents. Under premises liability law, all property and business owners have the express responsibility to ensure a safe environment for visitors and guests under reasonable circumstances. When property owners fail in this responsibility and a guest sustains injury, that guest may have grounds for a premises liability lawsuit and should contact a lawyer immediately.
- What constitutes premises liability?
- Common Causes for Premises Liability Claims
What constitutes premises liability?
To build a premises liability case, the plaintiff needs to prove one of the following points:
- The property owner or manager created the condition that led to injury.
- The property owner or manager knew of the dangerous condition but failed to prevent it.
- The dangerous condition existed for long enough that a reasonable person should have been aware of and repaired it.
In short, property owners and managers have a responsibility to maintain an environment that is safe for a reasonable person to use.
Common Causes for Premises Liability Claims
Under premises liability law, any condition that is unsafe and that could have reasonably been prevented by a property owner or manager is grounds for a premises liability lawsuit if it causes an injury to someone else. Some of the most common grounds for premises liability claims include:
- Unmarked wet floors
- Uneven walking surfaces, such as floors, carpets, or sidewalks
- Unmarked or broken steps or stairs
- Faulty construction
- Unsafe food products
- Insufficient security
- Poor lighting
- Lack of warning signs for any dangerous conditions or areas
- Workplace injuries, including construction accidents
Contact a Premises Liability Lawyer
When property owners, business managers, and maintenance workers are negligent in their responsibility to ensure a safe environment, innocent people may sustain serious or even catastrophic personal injury. If you feel that you or someone you love has suffered injury as a result of unsafe conditions on another person’s property, it is important that you obtain the counsel of an experienced attorney. We can help you determine whether the injuries you suffered are covered by premises liability and educate you on what to expect as you pursue your personal injury claim. Call Jensen & Associates today for a free, no-obligation.