Premises liability covers injuries that happen because a property owner or occupier failed to keep the property reasonably safe: slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, dangerous stairs, swimming pool accidents and similar cases.
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Top Premises Liability Lawyers in Los Angeles, Ranked
- Farahi Law Firm, APC (Los Angeles, CA) — LT Rank 90.24
- The Razi Law Firm, APLC (Beverly Hills, CA) — LT Rank 87.68
- Javaherian & Ruszecki, PC (Culver City, CA) — LT Rank 85.62
- The Ouchi Law Firm APC (Los Angeles, CA) — LT Rank 83.03
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What California law requires of property owners
Under California Civil Code section 1714, people generally owe a duty of reasonable care to avoid injuring others, and courts apply that to property owners and occupiers. A claim usually has to show that a dangerous condition existed, that the owner knew or should have known about it, and that it caused the injury. Proof of how long a hazard existed, such as surveillance video or inspection logs, is often decisive, so prompt action matters.
Deadlines and public property
The general deadline for a personal injury lawsuit is two years. If the hazard was on city, county or other public property, a government claim must usually be filed within six months, and missing it can end the case. Photograph the hazard, report the incident in writing and keep your shoes and clothing as they were.
Choosing a lawyer
Look for a firm with experience in premises cases, which often turn on documents and video rather than dramatic testimony. Ask how many such cases the firm has handled and how it evaluates whether a case is worth pursuing.
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