Maison Law represents students injured on campus at UC Santa Barbara due to premises liability. Premises liability at UCSB occurs when the university fails to take reasonable steps to maintain a safe environment for students, employees, and visitors. Premises liabilities can arise from hazardous conditions such as wet floors, faulty facilities, unrepaired sidewalks/pathways, or poor safety measures.
So, if you were injured due to a hazardous condition on campus, you may be entitled to damages. To learn more about your legal options, contact Maison Law for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Premises Liability Injury?
Whether it was a slip-and-fall, vehicle accident, or hazardous condition, an injury at UC Santa Barbara can be life-altering. Unfortunately, what most injured college students don’t realize until it’s too late is that serious injuries will impact their health and financial security for the foreseeable future.
But that’s where we can help. At Maison Law, we help injured students on college campuses get their lives back on track by taking legal action on their behalf. We start by connecting you to immediate medical resources, protecting you from liability if you’re blamed for your injury, and recovering compensation for the following damages:
- Past, current, and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation, therapy, in-home care, nursing care, medical devices, and medication
- Lost wages and employment benefits (if applicable)
- Permanent disability
- Reduced or lost earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Costs to repair or replace damaged property
- Pain and suffering
- Negative impact on mental health
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Filing a Claim or Lawsuit Against UC Santa Barbara
Unlike standard Government Claims Act filings for many public entities, UC Santa Barbara handles third-party claims (including personal injury) through its risk management system. If you’ve suffered an injury on campus, you should:
- Call the University Claim Hotline at (800) 416-4029, or
- Submit details via campus Risk Management claims process.
If your claim is denied, delayed, or you’re undercompensated for your damages, then we recommend you contact one of our attorneys to help you take the next steps toward recovering fair compensation. Contact Maison Law today for a free review of your case and see what legal options are available for your situation.
Types of Premises Liability at UC Santa Barbara
UCSB, as part of the University of California system, has a legal duty to keep its campus. This includes areas where students spend most of their time on campus, like routes to the lagoon, bike paths, the San Rafael or Portola residence area, and the Davidson Library. Examples of the university’s responsibility for campus safety include:
- Ensuring walkways, bike paths, dormitories, classrooms, and other facilities are safe, compliant with codes, and free from hazards like uneven pavement or poor lighting
- Promptly addressing known dangers such as wet floors in high-traffic areas, broken stair railings in residence halls, slippery surfaces near the beachside paths, or inadequate lighting in parking lots and pathways
- Properly installing, maintaining, or replacing faulty equipment in labs, gyms, or athletic venues
- Hiring qualified staff and providing adequate training on safety protocols
- Ensuring sufficient supervision and staffing in residence halls, event spaces
California Premise Liability Law
If UC Santa Barbara fails to exercise reasonable care over their property and someone gets injured, they can be held liable for a premises liability 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 car, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”
How Maison Law Can Help with a UCSB Premises Liability Claim
Claims on UC campuses like UCSB involve unique procedures due to the university’s public entity status. Maison Law guides you through every step and works to maximize your recovery by:
- Early notification to insurers or adjusters that you are asserting your full rights, often improving initial offers
- Assessing full compensation needs for medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term impacts—especially critical for students during their college years
- Advising on fair settlement values based on your specific circumstances
- Building a strong case with evidence, including:
- Medical records and proof of injuries/losses
- Documentation of UCSB’s or another party’s liability
- Evidence that the incident was not your fault and could not have been reasonably avoided
- Pursuing litigation if a fair resolution isn’t reached
Contact a UC Santa Barbara Premises Liability Lawyer
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to premises liability or negligence on the UC Santa Barbara campus, Maison Law can help. Whether your injury occurred in a dorm, classroom, pathway, or during campus events, Maison Law is dedicated to securing the maximum compensation you need to get your life back on track.
Personal injury claims must be filed within a specific time frame, so don’t wait until it’s too late to take legal action. Contact Maison Law today for a no-cost, confidential consultation and case evaluation.
