Maison Law represents victims injured in premises liability accidents in Lancaster. Premises liability is when a person, property owner, company, or government entity fails to maintain a safe environment and someone gets hurt. If you or a loved one has been injured in a haunted house, the Premises Liability Lawyers at Maison Law are here to pursue full compensation for your damages. Contact us today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Premises Liability Injury?
Under California premises liability law, property owners must keep their property reasonably safe and warn people who come onto their property about possible dangers. So, if you’ve suffered injuries due to a hazardous environment, it is recommended to consult with one of our Premises Liability Lawyers to ensure you are protected from liability and receive fair compensation.
Bringing a lawsuit to a liable party can seem complex, but our law firm will make it easy. Our team of lawyers will assist you with the following after you’ve been injured on someone else’s property:
- Increase your initial settlement
- Make you aware of the compensation you will need in order to treat your injuries and make a full recovery
- Help you understand what a fair settlement should be based on the details of your case
- Build a case by gathering evidence such as:
- Proof of the damages you’ve suffered
- Evidence that a person, or business, was liable for your injuries
- Evidence the accident was in no way your fault, nor could you have done anything to prevent it
- File a claim in court if a settlement cannot be reached and present your case in front of a judge and jury
What Should I Do After a Premises Liability Injury?
If you’re injured in a premises liability accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. Seeking medical attention is not only important to your health, but it is an essential step to building a strong case if you elect to take legal action, even if you feel you’re not injured. Following medical treatment, it is recommended to:
- Report the injury to management (if applicable). Premises liability accidents require a prompt investigation, especially if they occur on property owned by a corporation.
- Take your own photos of the scene and get witness statements. Hazardous conditions can be removed or remedied very quickly to prevent more accidents, so it is important for you to capture the dangerous environment while it is still there.
- Follow up on your injuries with a doctor. Any injuries you’ve sustained from your accident will become a part of your case, and you will need a doctor to corroborate your injuries.
- Contact Maison Law to protect your rights to compensation. Most accident victims find themselves overwhelmed by the incident and fail to realize the enormous impact an injury can have on their lives. Our experienced attorneys can help you understand your legal options and get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
What You Will Need When Consulting with a Premises Liability Accident Lawyer for the First Time
The initial process of speaking with our law firm for the first time usually starts off with a questionnaire to assess the merits of the case. This questionnaire will provide us with key information to help determine if a case is worth pursuing or not. However, if you’d like to speak directly to one of our attorneys, you can set up a brief meeting to discuss the details of your situation prior to answering a questionnaire. The following data is what potential clients will need when they first sit down with us:
- Employment details: current or former employer, job title, dates of employment, and compensation information.
- Nature of the complaint: type of carelessness that led to your injury (premise liability, reckless driving, defective equipment)
- Timeline of events: dates of key incidents, formal complaints filed, relevant communications with the employer
- Witnesses: names and contact information of potential witnesses to the alleged misconduct
- Documentation: list of relevant documents (x-rays, MRIs, doctor’s diagnosis, physical therapy appointments, workers’ compensation forms)
- Prior legal action: if you’ve filed previous personal injury claims, then the details of your previous case may be relevant to your new case
- Medical information: details about your medical diagnosis and treatment plan
- Social media presence: your injury may be documented online, as well as you discussing the details of your personal injury
Can I File a Premises Liability Lawsuit if I Signed a Liability Waiver?
“Assumption of risk” liability protects business and property owners from lawsuits when their customers participate in risky activities. These contracts are typically used at gyms, theme parks, or recreational sports leagues. Liability waivers will put those protections into words for people to agree to before participating in activities on their property. However, liability is not a legal “bullet-proof” shield against lawsuits. Otherwise, property owners would be permitted to be as unsafe as they want and free themselves of liability just by using the right verbiage in their liability waiver. A liability waiver can be invalidated if:
- The property or activity violates California or federal law
- The terms of the contract are unethical, or morally wrong
- The property owner used fraud, or misrepresentation to get you to sign the waiver
- You signed the contract under duress
- You were injured due to gross negligence – when someone was injured intentionally, or an obvious danger was ignored and caused someone harm.
A liability waiver, however, does protect business owners from ordinary negligence. So, it is important to understand what you are signing before you go onto someone else’s property and know what you are responsible for. We recommend the following precautions before signing a liability waiver:
- Research online for lawsuits and safety violations for that particular place
- Obey the “safety rules”
- Check with the property owner to see if they have accident insurance for their participants
- Make sure you have active health insurance
Who is at Fault for Premise Liability?
Premise liability requires property owners to keep their areas safe for everyone working on or visiting their property. If a failure to maintain a safe environment results in someone getting injured, the property owner is liable according to California’s Civil Code 1714(a), which states:
“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.”
Depending on the details of your injury, there can be several liable parties involved. Common liable parties for premise liability injuries include:
- A property owner
- A business owner
- The government
- A deck contractor or subcontractor
- Apartment complex owner
- A manufacturer of defective materials
- Building supply vendor
FAQs
Q: How long does a premise liability case take to settle in Los Banos?
A: The length of the case depends on the complexity. The more complicated it is, the longer it will take to resolve.
Q: How long do I have to file a premises liability lawsuit in Los Banos?
A: 2 years. The statute of limitations for filing a premises liability lawsuit in California is two years from the date of the accident.
Q: What if I can’t afford a lawyer?
A: There is no upfront money required at Maison Law. Our Premises Liability Lawyers work on a contingency fee, meaning we only get paid if we win your case for you.
Contact Maison Law | Premises Liability Lawyers
If you or a loved one has sustained injuries due to a premises liability accident in Los Banos, Maison Law will protect your right to fair compensation. Navigating the legal complexities of liability law can be a nightmare for you and your family, but our firm can help.
We have years of experience reaching successful outcomes for premises liability injury victims, and we will aggressively pursue all liable parties to recover everything you are owed after being undeservedly injured. Take legal action today and contact Maison Law for a free consultation and case evaluation. No upfront money is required for our services, and we won’t charge you a dime until your case is won.
