Premises Liability Lawyer in Pasadena & Los Angeles
Property owners, tenants, and businesses in California must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and warn visitors of hazards they know or should know about. When they don’t — a wet floor with no sign, broken stairs, poor lighting in a parking structure, inadequate security in a building with a history of crime — and someone is hurt as a result, the owner can be held liable. These claims often turn on what the property owner knew (or should have discovered through reasonable inspection) and how long the hazard had existed.
Common Causes
- Wet or recently mopped floors without warning signs
- Broken or uneven stairs, sidewalks, and flooring
- Poor lighting in stairwells, parking lots, and garages
- Inadequate security leading to an assault on the property
- Unsafe conditions on construction or renovation sites
Compensation That May Be Available
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term care for serious fall injuries (hip fractures, head injuries)
California Law Note
The length of time a hazard existed before your injury is often the key fact in these cases — photographs, incident reports, and maintenance logs can matter a great deal, so document the scene if you’re able to.
Related Questions
What is my personal injury case worth?
There’s no fixed formula, and anyone who promises you a specific number before reviewing your medical records and the facts of your case is getting ahead of the evidence. Case value generally depends on the severity and permanence of your injuries, your total medical expenses (past and projected future treatment), lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, available insurance coverage, and how the injury has affected your daily life. A free consultation lets us look at your specific situation and give you a realistic, honest assessment rather than a guess.
View this answer on its own page →Do I really need a lawyer, or can I handle the insurance claim myself?
For a very minor incident with no injury, you may be able to handle it yourself. Once there’s a real injury, though, you’re negotiating against an adjuster whose job is to resolve your claim for as little as possible, and research on insurance claims consistently shows represented claimants recover more, net of fees, than unrepresented ones in cases involving real injuries. Because we work on contingency, there’s no upfront cost to have us review your situation and tell you honestly whether representation would help.
View this answer on its own page →Office-Specific Information
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