PREMISES LIABILITY
Los Angeles Premises Liability Lawyers
If you received injuries while at a store or a next-door neighbor’s home, you may be entitled to receive compensation under Los Angeles premises liability laws. According to state law, those who get injured while on the property of another person or company can receive damages if they can prove the owner was negligent in maintaining the area.
How the California Statute of Limitations Affects Personal Injury Cases
Like many other cities, Los Angeles requires property owners to provide a duty of care to visitors. This care is critical in protecting guests from known hazards, including those they should be reasonably aware of. When an owner fails to follow through on correcting dangerous conditions they are made aware of, they may be liable for injuries caused by their inaction.
While many might think of slipping, tripping, and falling when it comes to premises accidents, the reality is liability comes in many other dangerous forms, including:
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Construction on the property
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Lack of or inadequate security
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Dangerous activities on the property that endanger visitors
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Obscured electric lines
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Unsafe product stacking in stores and warehouses
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Water-related dangers like un-gated swimming pools
Types of Premises Liability Damages
If you can prove a property owner’s negligence according to laws under California, then your attorney will submit damages to the insurance company or trial court. The damages you can recover depend on the severity of your injuries and any shared negligence you might have in the case.
Typically, you can receive many of the following damages as a result of a successful premises liability suit:
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Current and future medical costs
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Lost wages
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Short and/or Long-term disability
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Emotional distress
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Pain and suffering
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Mental anguish
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Loss of consortium
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Wrongful death
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Diminished earning capacity
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Other related losses
Not all premises liability cases are straightforward, and proving that the other party was negligent and harmed you, as a result, requires the skill of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney.
Los Angeles Comparative Negligence and Your Premises Liability Case
Comparative negligence is a regular aspect of any Los Angeles premises liability injury case. Because state law uses a pure approach toward assigning fault, a plaintiff has no limit on the percentage of liability they might have for their injuries. Even if you were to have 75% fault for your injuries, a court could still award you 25% of what you would have recovered if not liable at all.
Many times, insurance companies and other liable parties will also try to deflect fault onto the victim in hopes of reducing the amount of compensation to be paid. This tactic is why you must speak with a highly skilled attorney before communicating with any insurers, their adjusters, or other parties related to the case.
Trust a Los Angeles Premises Liability Lawyer to Represent Your Best Interests
If you or a loved one were hurt while lawfully visiting someone else’s property, contact Brand Law Group today to discuss your case. Our legal team can assist you in proving your case and helping you recover the compensation you deserve.
Our lead attorney Anton Abramyan brings his years of experience as a litigator to advocate for the best possible compensation for your damages and loss. We help take the burden of settlement negotiation and manipulative insurance tactics off of your shoulders while ensuring your rights are protected throughout the process. Our staff, Rozie Kanimian are also available to ensure you receive the dedicated legal support you need to through every phase of the claim process.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to evaluate your premises liability case and learn more about how our services can benefit your recovery efforts.