If you were injured on someone else’s property due to a hazardous condition, an experienced El Cajon premises liability attorney from the Miller & Steele Law Firm can guide you through the legal process of seeking compensation for your damages. You may be entitled to significant compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages. Call us today to get started with a free case review.
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability refers to the area of law that holds property owners responsible for maintaining their property and imposes financial responsibility when they fail to do so, and someone is injured on their property.
The basis of a premises liability claim is founded on these legal principles:
- The defendant owns or manages the property where you were injured.
- The defendant was careless in how they maintained their property by failing to keep their property reasonably safe through improper inspection, maintenance, or repairs, or they failed to warn the plaintiff of such hazards.
- The dangerous condition on the property caused the plaintiff harm.
- The plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the dangerous condition on the property.
Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents
Unfortunately, there is no shortage of ways that people can fall on others’ property, with some of the most common being:
- Skipped or delayed routine inspections that failed to detect hazards
- Failing to clean up spills or food waste
- Slippery floors, caused by recent cleaning, polishing, or waxing
- Cluttered walkways
- Uneven floor surfaces or pavement
- Cracked sidewalks or potholes
- Inadequate lighting prevented the victim from being able to detect a dangerous condition
- Broken handrails or missing steps
- Failure to follow building codes
- Poor maintenance
An experienced attorney can work to determine the factors that contributed to your injuries and demand maintenance records and surveillance footage to help prove who is responsible in your slip and fall case.
What Financial Compensation Can I Recover for a Chula Vista Premises Liability Accident?
Accident victims can seek compensation for the economic and non-economic damages they suffer because of the accident, including:
- Medical expenses: Costs for medical care related to the accident, including the initial hospital visit and diagnostic tests, as well as ongoing doctor visits, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages: Compensation for lost income due to taking time off work to recover and seek medical attention, as well as the reduction in your long-term earning capacity
- Property damage: Compensation for your personal property that was damaged in the accident, such as your cell phone, clothing, and shoes
- Non-economic damages: Damages that address the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of the accident, including physical pain and suffering, discomfort, emotional distress, physical impairment and disability, trauma, anxiety, depression, and diminished quality of life
Contact Our El Cajon Premises Liability Attorneys for a Free Consultation
At the Miller & Steele Law Firm, we represent individuals who are injured due to the negligent actions of property owners, managers, and other parties. We can review your case and explain your legal rights during a free consultation. Call us today to get started.