California law provides protection for those who visit a store, someone’s home, or other areas. The property owner is tasked with ensuring the area is safe for those who are accessing it. Sometimes that does not happen, and incidents occur that lead to significant injury.
Did you slip and fall in someone’s parking lot? Perhaps you suffered an injury at a restaurant. Your first step should be to reach out to a Long Beach premises liability lawyer for guidance and support.
Reach out to Simmrin Law Group now. Our Long Beach premises liability lawyer will work very closely with you to determine who is responsible for your losses and what they owe you for them. Request a free consultation with a Long Beach personal injury attorney right now to get started.
The California Premises Liability Laws
Premise law in California, under Civil Code §1714(a), makes people responsible for ensuring their environment is safe for others. If a person fails to do so, they could be found to be negligent, which may mean they must pay for the damages they caused to you. That seems simple enough, but providing negligence is not always easy, and there is a lot riding on it.
In short, several key parts of this law must be considered:
- The person you believe is negligent was the owner, occupant, or otherwise controlled the property.
- They were negligent in some way in maintaining the property. This typically means they knew of a problem and did not do anything or enough to improve the situation.
- You suffered an injury directly related to that lack of maintenance or care.
- The party you are accusing was a substantial contributor to your injuries.
If you do not suffer financial loss, obtaining compensation for premises liability claims is much more difficult. More so, there are many situations where insurance companies will pursue a variety of legal arguments to show that you were, at least somewhat, responsible for the losses.
This is why hiring a premises liability lawyer in Long Beach, CA, is critical to support you throughout the legal process. Without this type of help, you may be missing key opportunities for compensation owed to you.
For a free legal consultation with a premises liability lawyer serving Long Beach, call (310) 896-2723
Examples of Premises Liability Incidents
There are several examples of premises liability. It can occur in any location, such as a person’s home, a business, a public park, or walking down a sidewalk. Here are some examples that may impact you:
- Slips and falls in a restaurant
- Supermarket accidents
- Boxes falling from high shelves
- Ceilings falling through
- Balconies or flooring breaking through
- Defective stairs
- Broken or missing railings
- Negligent security
- Fire safety
- Building code violations
- Bad lighting
- Clutter and debris
You may suffer these types of losses if you enter someone’s property and have the right to be there. For example, if there are posted caution signs or signs that warn you to stay away, and you do not, that is less likely to lead to a claim. However, if you are welcomed into a business and suffer an injury by slipping on a wet floor, that could lead to claims.
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Parties Who Can be Held Responsible for Your Losses
One of the most important factors in these types of claims is identifying the party responsible for your losses. This could include various people. Here are some examples:
- The property owner
- The person overseeing or managing the property
- Employees or others responsible for the property
- Government organizations
- Individuals or businesses
In each of these situations, there was evidence that a failure occurred and that the responsible party did not take action to protect you. Talk to a premises liability attorney in Long Beach, CA, today.
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Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Pursue Compensation for Premises Liability Claims
You fell, suffered injuries, and just want your bills taken care of by the responsible party. That seems simple, but the process is often riddled with complications that can, ultimately, lead to limitations in your ability to obtain compensation. Our goal, as your Long Beach premises liability attorney, is to ensure the following occurs.
The Responsible Party Is Identified
It may be that more than one party is responsible for your losses. Other times, you may be struggling to know who is to blame.
Our goal is to identify the party responsible and hold them accountable. This could be a person or a business, a single owner, or a group of people.
Gather Evidence to Support Your Claim
Whether or not your injury was reported and documented at the time it occurred or not, it is critical to gather all evidence of what occurred. This may be done through maintenance records, documentation from video or photos, and witness statements. Your attorney will gather any insights available that can prove your medical losses, too, such as your doctor’s statement.
Determine What Your Losses Were
In a premises liability case, some of your losses may include:
- Medical bills
- Lost time at work
- Rehabilitation care
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost quality of life
We want to look at the costs associated with the incident, the current costs and limitations you are facing, and your long-term impact.
Submit a Claim to the Insurance Provider
While this is something you can do yourself, it is quite common for insurance companies to be very aggressive in working to minimize compensation paid out. They will trick you into admitting some level of responsibility. They may even try to lower what they owe to you for no clear reason.
We help you avoid that. If they do not settle a claim with you, we will work closely with you to take them to court.
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Let Our Team Guide You Every Step of the Way
Working with our Long Beach premises liability lawyer is the best tool available to you when it comes to minimizing your risk and improving your access to compensation. Contact the Long Beach premises liability attorney at Simmrin Law Group now to learn more about the way we can help you. A free consultation is a no-risk way of getting insight into whether you have a case and what your potential damages could include.
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