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After experiencing a premises liability incident, the path to recovery can be daunting and filled with uncertainties. At Feher Law, we recognize the difficulties you’re facing and are committed to offering steadfast support and expert guidance during this challenging time.
Premises liability cases make up a significant portion of civil litigation, with recent data showing that about 11% of such cases are resolved through trial. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that roughly $4 billion is awarded annually to victims of injuries sustained on someone else’s property.
In Huntington Beach and across California, Feher Law leverages its extensive local knowledge to provide exceptional legal representation tailored to your specific needs.
Elements Needed For a Potential Claim
In a premises liability claim, you have to establish several key elements to prove negligence and hold the property owner responsible for injuries sustained on their property:
- Duty of Care: The property owner must ensure their property is safe and address any potential hazards that could harm visitors.
- Breach of Duty: This involves showing that the owner failed to fix or warn about a dangerous condition. It must be proven that the owner either knew or should have known about the hazard and did not take appropriate action to address it.
- Causation: You need to prove that the dangerous condition directly led to the accident and the resulting injuries.
- Damages: This includes compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the injuries from the property.
Types of Damages You Can Pursue in a Premises Liability Claim
If you’ve suffered injuries due to a premises liability incident, you may be eligible for various types of compensation to cover your losses:
- Current Medical Expenses: This includes costs for emergency treatments, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and other immediate medical care required due to the accident.
- Future Medical Costs: Compensation for expected future expenses such as ongoing treatments, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term care needs.
- Lost Wages: Reimbursement for income lost while you were unable to work during your recovery.
- Future Income Loss: If your injury impacts your ability to work in the future, you may claim compensation for any reduction in earning capacity.
- Property Damage: Covers the repair or replacement of personal property damaged in the incident, like clothing or electronics.
- Physical Pain: Compensation for the discomfort and pain you experience as a result of the injury.
- Emotional Distress: Covers mental anguish, anxiety, depression, and other emotional effects caused by the incident.
- Loss of Consortium: The loss of companionship, affection, and support from a spouse or family member due to your injuries.
- Punitive Damages: In cases where the property owner’s conduct was extremely negligent or malicious, these damages may be awarded to punish the wrongdoer and prevent similar behavior in the future.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: The inability to engage in daily activities and hobbies you enjoyed before the incident.
- Permanent Disability or Disfigurement: Covers damages for long-term or permanent injuries that result in significant disability or disfigurement, impacting your quality of life.
Getting in Touch With Us
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property and need legal support, Feher Law Firm is here for you. Our skilled team of Huntington Beach premises liability attorneys offers both compassionate and effective representation.
Contact us today to discuss your case and see how we can assist you.
- Online Contact Form: Fill out the contact form. Provide your details and a brief description of your case, and a member of our team will get back to you promptly.
- Phone: Call us at (866) 646-6676 to speak with a representative and schedule a free consultation.
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Who Can You Sue in a Premises Liability Claim?
Determining liability in a premises liability case involves evaluating multiple factors, including property ownership, the victim’s status on the premises, and any relevant agreements. Here’s a breakdown of who might be held responsible:
- Property Owners: Typically, property owners are accountable for ensuring their property is safe and for warning visitors about potential hazards. This responsibility extends to individuals, corporations, or government bodies that own the property.
- Tenants or Occupants: If a property is leased or occupied, tenants might share liability based on their lease terms and their control over the property’s upkeep. They may be held responsible if they fail to address hazardous conditions they are aware of.
- Property Managers who handle day-to-day operations and maintenance can be liable if they neglect to address dangerous conditions on the property promptly.
- Contractors: When injuries result from construction or maintenance work, contractors or subcontractors involved in the project may be held accountable for any negligence in their work.
- Government Entities: For incidents occurring on public property, such as parks or government buildings, government entities may be responsible. However, due to special procedures and immunity laws, pursuing claims against government entities can be more complex.
Assessing liability requires a thorough review of the specific circumstances and legal standards.
Consulting with an experienced Huntington Beach personal injury attorney can guide navigating these complexities and seeking the compensation you deserve.
How Our Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help
A skilled premises liability lawyer from our Huntington Beach firm is essential for effectively managing your case. Here’s how we can assist you:
- Thorough Case Investigations: We meticulously investigate every aspect of the accident to uncover key details and establish liability. Our team examines the scene, reviews surveillance footage, and interviews witnesses to build a strong case.
- Evidence Collection: Gathering comprehensive evidence is key to supporting your claim. We collect medical records, accident reports, photographs of the scene, and other pertinent documentation to substantiate your case.
- Insurance Negotiations: Handling negotiations with insurance companies can be challenging. Our experienced attorneys negotiate on your behalf to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
- Court Representation: Should your case go to court, we provide vigorous representation. Our attorneys are well-prepared to present your case effectively, argue on your behalf, and fight for the justice you deserve.
With our extensive legal knowledge and unwavering dedication, we are committed to securing the best possible outcome for you. By partnering with us, you benefit from a team focused on achieving favorable results through expert strategy and diligent advocacy.
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General Information on Premises Liability
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is the legal obligation of property owners or occupiers to keep their premises safe for people who come onto their property. This means they must maintain a secure environment and take reasonable steps to prevent accidents or injuries to visitors.
Property owners are required to quickly identify and fix any dangerous conditions, such as slippery floors, uneven paths, poor lighting, or faulty equipment.
They can be held responsible for injuries that occur on their property if they fail to meet their duty of care. Different types of visitors receive different levels of protection under premises liability law. For instance:
- Invitees, such as customers or guests, receive the highest level of care.
- Licensees, who visit for personal or social reasons, are owed a lower level of care.
- Trespassers, who come onto the property without permission, receive the least amount of protection.
Examples of Negligence That Could Lead to a Premises Liability Claim
- Slips and Falls: These incidents occur when someone slips, trips, or falls due to hazardous conditions like wet floors, spills, or uneven surfaces. Negligence might be evident if the property owner failed to clean up spills promptly, didn’t provide adequate warning signs, or neglected necessary repairs.
- Inadequate Maintenance: Unsafe conditions can result from poor maintenance, such as broken handrails, malfunctioning elevators, or damaged flooring that hasn’t been repaired. These issues can create dangerous environments for visitors.
- Dog Bites: If a dog bites or attacks someone on the owner’s property because of negligence—like not restraining an aggressive dog—the dog owner may be liable for the resulting injuries.
- Swimming Pool Accidents: Drownings and slip-and-fall accidents around pools can be particularly serious. Negligence might include a lack of proper fencing, inadequate supervision, or poor maintenance of the pool area.
California State Laws on Premises Liability
In California, premises liability is governed by Civil Code 1714, which sets forth the responsibility of property owners for injuries caused by their negligence.
Property owners must keep their premises safe by conducting regular inspections and addressing any hazardous conditions. This includes repairing, replacing, or adequately warning about dangerous situations to ensure the safety of visitors.
Negligence arises if property owners fail to address known or reasonably foreseeable hazards. For example, an apartment complex owner must fix uneven stairs or post warning signs to prevent injuries to tenants and visitors.
To establish negligence, the following criteria must be met:
- Unreasonable Risk: The condition of the property poses an unreasonable risk of harm.
- Knowledge of Hazard: The owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition through reasonable diligence.
- Failure to Act: The owner did not take steps to remedy, prevent, or warn about the hazardous condition.
For instance, if a retail store has a wet and slippery floor, the store owner must identify the hazard, alert customers with appropriate signage, and promptly clean the spill to avoid accidents.
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Having a knowledgeable and compassionate legal advocate is essential if you’ve been affected by a premises liability incident. Our experienced Huntington Beach attorneys specialize in premises liability cases and are committed to providing both expert legal representation and personalized support tailored to your specific needs.
We understand your complexities and challenges and are dedicated to securing the compensation and justice you deserve.
Contact us today for a personalized consultation, and let us guide you through this challenging period with professionalism and care.
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