Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney
Request Free ConsultationIn Los Angeles, countless people sustain injuries each year from dangers that owners’ care could have prevented. While many accidents are minor, some result in serious and even catastrophic injuries. Under California law, anyone who owns property has a legal obligation to keep it safe from hazards. If property owners fail to properly maintain their property and someone incurs injury as a result, they may be liable for damages under premises liability law.
If you or a loved one is struggling with medical bills, lost wages, or other damages associated with an accident incurred on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the skilled personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles for a FREE consultation regarding your premises liability claim.
What Makes Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP The Right Choice For Your Premises Liability Claim?
- Proven results: Our partners have secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in U.S. history, including the largest verdict ever awarded in the
case. - National recognition: Our attorneys are consistently honored and nominated for their leadership in high-stakes personal injury litigation.
- Deep case experience: We’ve handled the full range of premises liability claims, including slip and falls, pool accidents, elevator and escalator injuries, negligent security, dog bites, campus injuries, and more.
- Thorough investigation and preparation: We send investigators to the scene, gather evidence, and consult expert witnesses to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
- Trial-ready reputation: While most premises liability cases settle, our firm has the courtroom experience and credibility to take a case to trial if the insurance company won’t offer a fair resolution.
- Client-focused advocacy: We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing, while fighting to maximize the compensation you deserve.
We Have Success With Los Angeles Premises Liability Cases
The Los Angeles injury lawyers Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP are national leaders in personal injury and consumer protection law. Our premises liability lawyers are repeatedly nominated or honored with awards for their leadership roles in those and similar cases.
How Can A Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney Help?
- Legal expertise: Explains the statutes, precedents, and nuances specific to your case.
- Investigation: Sends investigators to the scene to interview witnesses, gather evidence, and pull records.
- Liability determination: Identifies the responsible party — owner, occupier, or controller of the property.
- Insurance negotiations: Handles all communication with claims adjusters to pursue a fair settlement.
- Damage assessment: Accurately values your claim, unlike an insurer motivated to minimize payouts.
- Paperwork and filing: Manages legal documents and ensures your claim is filed within the statute of limitations.
- Expert witnesses: Bring in property safety or medical experts when needed to strengthen your case.
- Courtroom representation: Presents evidence, cross-examines witnesses, and argues your case if it goes to trial.
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What is The Definition Of Premises Liability?
The term “premises liability” refers to the idea that anyone who allows others on their property has a duty to use “reasonable care” in its upkeep. In other words, entities like businesses, public parks, and government buildings must maintain their properties to prevent foreseeable injury. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of premises liability accidents, so much so that it’s sometimes called “slip and fall liability”. However, premises liability law encompasses all kinds of scenarios, including:
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- Pool accidents
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Campus injuries
- Matters of negligent security
- Trip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Asbestos or lead-related illness (for renters), or
- Amusement park injuries
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These all have different legal guidelines and insurance considerations, making each case unique. Panish | Shea |Ravipudi LLP has experience with each kind of this complicated litigation. From class action lawsuits to individual plaintiffs with complex injuries, our firm has seen a wide array of premises liability cases in the City of Angels. You can contact our experienced Los Angeles premises liability attorney team for help with your case today!
What Evidence Is Needed To Prove Liability?
While each premises liability case is unique, litigating them requires four unique aspects:
• Showing that a property owner owed the victim a duty of care: Public and private entities owe all “invitees” a duty of care, though this does not apply to trespassers.
• A defective condition existed on the property: This could be one that the owner did or should have known about. Examples include a broken stair, inadequate lighting, lax security, and more.
• The defective or dangerous condition directly led to the victim’s injuries: This needs to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt; it was the root cause.
• They incurred damages as a result. Examples of injuries include medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
What To Do If You’ve Been Injured On Someone Else’s Property in California?
If you suffer an injury while on someone else’s property in California, remain calm and recognize that there are steps you need to take to protect your legal rights. For example, you should never admit fault for the accident. Do not apologize to the property owner or say that the accident might have been your fault. This will hurt your chances of recovering financial compensation from the property owner’s insurance provider.
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- Get medical help right away. Even if you feel okay, see a doctor to rule out hidden injuries.
- Report the accident. Notify the property owner, manager, or responsible party and request a written report.
- Document the scene. Take photos or videos of where it happened and note any security cameras.
- Collect witness info. Get the names and phone numbers of anyone who saw the accident.
- Save evidence. Keep your clothes, shoes, damaged items, medical records, and copies of the accident report.
- Notify insurance. Let your insurance company know so they can reach out to the property owner’s insurer.
- Talk to a lawyer. A Los Angeles premises liability attorney can review your case, gather evidence, and file your claim.
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How Long Do I Have To File A Premises Liability Claim?
In California, you usually have two years from the date of your accident to file a premises liability claim.
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- Discovery rule: One year from when the injury was discovered (or should have been discovered).
- Government property: Six months from the accident date.
- Wrongful death: Two years from the date of death.
- Minors: Two years after the 18th birthday.
- Special circumstances: The deadline may be paused if the defendant leaves the state.
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Missing the statute of limitations means losing the right to compensation. Speak with a Los Angeles premises liability attorney as soon as possible to protect your claim.
Contact A Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney
If you or a loved one suffered an injury from a fall or unsafe conditions on someone’s property, we want to hear from you! You might be due compensation from the property owner because of their negligence. Contact the LA premises liability lawyer team at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP in Los Angeles about your case! Call us today! (310) 477-1700
Our main Los Angeles office is located in the heart of West LA at 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700, right on the Westside’s main commercial corridor, minutes from the 405 and the 10.
We also have a Downtown Los Angeles office at 444 S. Flower Street, Suite 4150, convenient to Stanley Mosk Courthouse and the Spring Street courthouse, where many LA County car accident cases are filed.
We represent injured clients across every part of Los Angeles, including West LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Westwood, Culver City, Downtown LA, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, and the Eastside. If you cannot come to us, we will come to you. We meet clients at their homes, at the hospital, or by video consultation, whatever works best for your situation.
Beyond Los Angeles County, our Los Angeles car accident attorneys also represent clients in:
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- Orange County
- San Bernardino
- Riverside
- And across Southern California.
Call (310) 928-6200 for a free consultation. Available 24/7!
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