California property owners are liable for accidents when they don’t take precautions to keep people safe from their actions or hazards on their land. That’s according to California Civil Code 1714. If you were injured by a property or business owner’s negligence, contact Maison Law of Dinuba today for a free, confidential consultation. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold a property owner fully responsible for recovery costs.
How Do I Know If I Need a Lawyer After a Premises Liability Accident?
If you take a slip-and-fall at a supermarket or fall down a crumbling set of stairs at your apartment complex, and suffer a serious injury, you should talk over your case with a skilled Spokane premises liability lawyer. Business or property owners whose negligence contributes to accidents can be held liable and owe you recovery support.
Unfortunately, owners and corporations will strongly resist taking the blame for their mistakes, even when fault is clear. They can try to blame you for what happened or try to cast doubt on how bad your injuries are. Your premises liability lawyer investigates your accident and backs your case with evidence. This forces owners and operators to accept responsibility. Your Maison Law representative can then often secure much more for your recovery than you could get handling your case for yourself.
Who Is Responsible for an Accident at a Business or Public Place?
Under California premises liability laws, owners and operators inviting the public in must show customers, clients, tenants, and any visitors a “duty of care.” It means business owners and operators are responsible for the safety of their visitors. They must fulfill this duty by removing hazards and monitoring for dangers that can arise.
The employees at businesses like Walmart or the staff at an apartment complex must inspect their floorspace and properties for accident dangers that other shoppers or tenants may leave behind. They must remove a spilled drink or repair sidewalk damage before someone can come along and get hurt. If a visitor or resident gets hurt due to a preventable hazard, victims have the legal right to file injury claims and demand support for their medical bills and other hardships.
The same liability applies to the City of Dinuba and Tulare County when people enter government buildings. People who suffer broken bones or head injuries can seek support as they heal.
These are just a few of the types of accidents property owners might be responsible for:
- Slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls
- Falling merchandise
- Apartment complex accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Amusement park and water park injuries
- Burns and electrocution
- Toxic fumes or chemical exposure
- Injuries caused by a lack of security
A local owner or a corporate owner of a chain of businesses can sometimes afford their own lawyers to poke holes in your case. It’s often necessary to fight back with your own legal protection.
Your lawyer can handle the frustrating negotiation process and the attacks on your character, while you are allowed to focus on healing.
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How Much Can I Expect in a Premises Liability Settlement Check?
Arriving at an accurate estimate of what your injury is worth is difficult until your lawyer has heard the details of your accident. Your attorney will investigate the accident, the business involved, and work with your doctors to determine what you’ll need to demand to pay for a full recovery.
The totals on your medical bills will be a big factor in the size of your premises liability settlement. The number of paychecks you miss at work will also be considered.
Your lawyer will take care to seek compensation for every hardship you endure and will endure in the future:
- The totals for your hospital care and physical therapy expenses.
- The estimated costs for care in the years to come if you suffer a long-term injury or a permanent physical disability.
- Travel costs while making doctor’s appointments and going to see specialists. This includes the cost of shuttle services if you can’t be on your feet or drive.
- Non-economic damages such as the physical pain and emotional distress you endure. This includes depression, anxiety, and a loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries.
- Past and future lost income while you must miss work. Estimates on your lost earning capacity if you have a permanent disability.
- Damage or destruction of property.
- Wrongful death benefits for the families of victims. After a tragic accident, close relatives can ask for support for funeral costs and remaining medical bills. They should also receive help in the future when a loved one’s guidance and income are no longer available to provide for children and a spouse.
Contact a Premises Liability Attorney Serving Dinuba Victims
If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident at any business or public place, don’t count on insurance adjusters to treat you fairly. You’ll need to hold them accountable even when you have strong evidence showing a property owner or company’s negligence.
Having an experienced Dinuba Premises Liability Lawyer on your side safeguards your case and helps you earn the maximum compensation available. Contact Maison Law to schedule a free and confidential case consultation to find out what your case is worth.
There’s no obligation, but if you feel Maison Law can help you earn more for your case, you don’t have to worry about having money to hire us. There are no upfront costs. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money you receive.
