Lemoore residents who suffer an injury at a business or on public property can seek help with their medical bills and other damages. Maison Law of Lemoore represents premises liability accident victims and can hold property and business owners, as well as major corporations, liable.
We offer a free, no-obligation case consultation to all Kings County accident victims. It’s a no-risk way to find out how much your case is worth and how to hold an owner or operator fully responsible.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Premises Liability Accident?
If you are injured on someone’s property and your injury is serious, such as a broken wrist or a head injury, you should go over your case in a free legal consultation.
When healing takes longer, medical costs grow along with recovery time. The elevated costs prompt lawyers for companies and insurance adjusters to work harder to try to avoid blame for your injury. They may even look to cast doubt on the injuries you have, all to have an excuse to put a smaller number on your settlement check.
A skilled lawyer can make a big difference in the support you receive. Your Lemoore premises liability lawyer investigates your accident and backs your case with evidence. This keeps property owners from escaping accountability and leaving you with too little support to bounce back. Your Maison Law attorney can often secure much more for your injuries than you could by taking on those at fault yourself.
Who Is Liable If I Get Hurt at a Business?
Property and business owners in Lemoore are liable for the safety of customers, clients, tenants, and any visitors. If you are hurt in a store or on residential property, like an apartment complex, you can seek help with recovery costs from owners and companies.
California premises liability laws require property owners and operators to monitor for these hazards and remove them before someone gets hurt. When they don’t, and someone is injured, property owners, business owners, landlords, and even City governments are responsible.
This responsibility is explained in California Civil Code 1714:
“(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”
These are just a few of the types of premises liability cases we win for our clients:
- Slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls at places like IGA or the Walmart in Hanford
- Falling merchandise at packed stores like Tractor Supply Co.
- Apartment and condo community accidents
- Swimming pool accidents and drownings
- Amusement park and water park injuries
- Burns and electrocution on properties
- Toxic fumes or chemical exposure at stores
- Injuries caused by a lack of security
- Injuries at Casinos like Tachi Palace Casino
- Injuries in government buildings and parking garages
- Injuries at public parks like Heritage Park
What If I’m Injured on Public Property and Must File a Claim Against the Government?
A fall at a government office like the DMV, in a public parking lot, or an injury suffered at a state park can all leave city, county, and state departments liable.
But claims against the government can come with certain hazards of their own.
- Government entities enjoy special protections against lawsuits. You may have to seek permission to file a claim.
- The statute of limitations on government claims can be much shorter than in a normal premises liability case against a business owner. Victims may only have a few short months to file a claim or lose their chance.
A case against the City of Lemoore or Kings County comes with added complexity. If you are hurt on public property, it’s a good idea to have an attorney to protect your claim from government lawyers and strict deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of things are compensated in a premises liability accident settlement?
Victims must seek help with all medical bills and their lost income while they can’t work. Their physical pain and emotional trauma must also factor into a settlement check. Families who lose a loved one to a tragic fatal accident can also file a wrongful death claim and seek support. A Lemoore Wrongful Death Lawyer would help the family seek assistance with funeral expenses and any remaining medical bills left behind. Close relatives must receive help in replacing the income that the victim may have provided to the family every month. They should also receive support for the intense grief and loss of love and companionship they’ll have to cope with for years to come.
How long do I have to file a premises liability accident claim?
Two years. Pedestrian accident victims have a two-year statute of limitations to file an injury claim. They should act quickly. A lawyer can use the head start to collect fresh evidence and to track down witnesses. As mentioned above, a claim against a government agency typically has a deadline that comes much sooner.
What if I can’t afford to hire a lawyer?
You won’t need any upfront money to hire a skilled lawyer to handle your case while you focus on healing. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement that the insurance company must pay you.
Contact a Premises Liability Attorney Serving Kings County 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 hold them accountable even when you have strong evidence showing a property owner or company’s negligence.
Having an experienced Lemoore 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.
