If you suffer a serious injury in an accident on someone’s property or at a business, you should get help as you recover. Those at fault must assist with medical bills and the time you lose at work. Unfortunately, the liability insurance providers for these negligent parties can deny blame and fight having to pay.
A skilled Chico Premises Liability Lawyer investigates your accident and the owner or operator at fault. The evidence is used to file a strong claim that insurers can’t reject. Maison Law can often earn victims much more than they could earn for themselves.
We offer a free, no-obligation case consultation to all Butte County accident victims. It’s a no-risk way to find out how much your case is worth before you sign away your rights on a “lowball” settlement agreement.
Who Is Responsible for My Premises Liability Accident?
California’s Premises liability laws stem from California Civil Code CCC 1714. It basically holds property and business owners liable for the safety of the people they invite in. This can include shoppers, customers, clients, and tenants.
Owners and operators must act to keep visitors safe from harm they may cause and the hazards other visitors might create. They must inspect their properties constantly to spot dangers like puddles or exposed wiring. They must fix or clean up these hazards in a reasonable amount of time or be liable when someone gets hurt.
Victims are empowered to ask business owners, landlords, and corporations (store chains, especially) for help. If an accident happens in a government building or a city park, the City of Chico might also be responsible. Victims would seek assistance with their emergency room expenses, their hospital bills. Victims should also get reimbursed for the paychecks and benefits they lose while being down with an injury.
What Types of Accidents Result in Premises Liability Injury Claims?
Any location you visit across Chico can be lined with accident dangers. The office or site where you work. The school classroom you sit down in. The store you shop in. The apartment complex you live in.
The owners of these places and the government departments in charge of public places can be held liable if you are hurt by a danger that could have been prevented.
These are just a few of the types of premises liability accidents that Maison Law helps victims win compensation for:
- Slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls
- Falling merchandise
- Apartment complex accidents
- Swimming pool accidents, such as dangers at Sycamore Pool
- Fun park injuries, like accidents at a trampoline park
- Burns and electrocution on properties
- Toxic fumes or chemical exposure on properties
- Injuries suffered on unsafe stairs or unstable decks
- Injuries caused by a lack of security
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kinds of Things Can I Get Support for in a Premises Liability Accident?
Victims should be able to count on getting all of their medical bills paid. They should receive full compensation for the income they’ve lost while missing work. They can also demand support for the pain they’ve experienced and the emotional trauma caused by an accident and serious injury.
How long do I have to file a premises liability accident claim?
The statute of limitations on premises liability injury cases, not involving a government agency, is two years. You should act quickly, though. Waiting too long can mean evidence evaporates and witnesses get harder to track down.
How long do I have to file a claim against the City of Chico after an injury?
If the at-fault party is a government entity, such as the City of Chico, the statute of limitations can come much sooner. Government departments enjoy stronger legal protections, and the window to sue the city could only be a few months. These cases can be complex, so consult with a skilled attorney as soon after your accident as you can.
Contact a Premises Liability Attorney Serving Chico Victims
If you or a loved one is hurt in an accident at any business or public place, don’t count on insurance adjusters to treat you fairly. You’ll need to force them to be accountable even when you have strong evidence showing a property owner or company’s negligence.
Having an experienced Chico Premises Liability Lawyer on your side safeguards your case and helps you get the most compensation for your injury. Contact Maison Law to schedule a free and confidential case consultation to find out what your case is worth.
There’s no charge and no obligation to find out more. And if you do decide, we can help you earn more for your injury, we don’t accept any upfront money. You don’t pay us a cent unless we win your case for you. Then our lawyer’s fee comes out of the settlement money the insurer must pay you.
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