In property contexts, the word “premises” refers to structures and land that make up a parcel of property. Premises liability is the term for the practice area of law that deals with accidents that happen on other people’s premises. A property owner’s duties require them to abide by certain standards and regulations to keep you safe, so when these accidents happen, property owners can be held liable if they contributed to your accident in any way.

Often, premises liability cases involve slip and fall accidents, such as tripping over wires on the floor, or slipping on ice on a sidewalk. But premises liability can extend to many different areas – even a dog bite accident can be considered a premises liability case, depending on where the accident occurred.

If you have been injured on public property, determining who is at fault is never an easy task. There are often many contributing factors when it comes to determining fault in even the most simple of accidents. But in the context of premises liability law, property owners do in fact owe a duty of care to those who visit their property. So if, for example, you slip on a spill and fall in a grocery store aisle, it may be determined in court that the grocery store failed to maintain safe conditions for you as the shopper, which would place the liability of the accident on them.

How Is Liability Determined When A Person Is Injured On Someone Else’s property?

First and foremost, laws regarding premises liability differ from state to state. Determining liability will depend on the law of the state in which the accident occured, so be sure to speak to a personal injury lawyer in California in order to best understand your situation. Since every accident is different and all states have different laws, the only way to truly determine liability is to speak with a lawyer about your accident.

In premises liability law, liability is determined in a few different ways. First, were you, as the visitor, legally permitted to be on the premises on which you were injured? For example, if you had snuck into a grocery store at night and slipped and fell on the ground, you may not be able to hold the grocery store liable as you were trespassing on their premises, meaning they do not owe you a duty of care. But slipping and falling when the store is open is different, as the store is obligated to maintain safe conditions when they are open and accessible to the public.

The conditions of the property in question will also determine the liability. If you slipped and fell in the grocery store because there was a dangerous spill that was left uncleaned for too long, it can be proved in court that the conditions of the property became unsafe due to the grocery store’s carelessness and negligence. If the slip and fall accident victim tripped over their own shoelaces in the grocery store, this does not demonstrate wrongdoing on the grocery store’s behalf, making it difficult to prove their liability.

You must also be able to prove that the injuries did in fact occur on the premises in question. If you slipped and fell in this grocery store, but did not seek medical attention for your injuries until a later date, you will need to be able to prove that the injuries did in fact come from the grocery store – which can be difficult to prove retroactively.

How Do I Know If I Am Eligible To File A Lawsuit And Recieve A Settlement After Getting Hurt On Someone’s Property?

In the unfortunate event that you have sustained an injury on someone else’s property, the first step to take is to get medical help. If you ever suffer an accident, you should always seek medical attention immediately, even if you are unsure of your condition or think that your injuries are not that serious. Taking care of your health is always the first priority, but calling a lawyer should always be your second step.

When medical bills stack up, you deserve to get help to pay them, especially if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence. By contacting a personal injury lawyer in Riverside, you can fight back against the property owner who contributed to your accident and get the help you deserve. The only way you can know if you are eligible to file a lawsuit for your injury is by contacting a personal injury lawyer and discussing the details of your accident with them in an initial consultation.

Premises liability is a type of personal injury claim that arises when an injury is caused by a dangerous or defective condition on someone else’s property. As with other personal injury cases, premises liability cases are based on the negligence of the at-fault party. If you have been hurt on someone else’s premises, your attorney will leverage California state premises liability law to prove the at-fault party’s negligence and demonstrate that you deserve compensation for what you suffered as a result.

How Do I Schedule A Consultation With A Premises Liability Lawyer?

Not all California premises liability lawyers offer free consultations for accident victims. But at The Accident Network Law Group, we never charge for your initial consultation. We believe that you should not have to pay to get your initial questions answered, and you deserve to speak with an attorney to gain insight on your options for compensation.

To schedule a free consultation with The Accident Network Law Group, call our law offices at (951) 291-0976 as soon as you have been injured. The sooner you call, the sooner you can get the relief you need.

The Accident Network Law Group has offices in both Costa Mesa and Riverside, California. We are proud to help any California accident victim who has become injured on public property. Call our offices today or send an email to info@accidentnetwork.com to speak with qualified help as soon as possible.