If your accident-related injuries occurred on public or private property, you may qualify for a premises liability claim. Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for guests. Whether you suffered a fall or a dog bite, a Riverside premises liability lawyer from Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys can help you seek financial recovery.
Our Riverside personal injury lawyers have decades of collective experience. We advocate for accident victims and their families by seeking maximum compensation. You don’t have to deal with an insurance company or a liable party when you have us representing you.
Call us today to get your premises liability case started with a free initial consultation. We can begin working on your case immediately because we do not charge upfront fees.
Why Is It Smart to Work With a Riverside Premises Liability Attorney on My Claim?
Premises liability cases are often more complex than they appear at first. The basic question sounds simple. Did the property owner fail to keep the space reasonably safe? But proving that claim takes careful work and strong evidence.
It is not enough to show that you were hurt on someone else’s property. You must prove that the owner knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or provide a clear warning.
Proving Responsibility Requires Evidence
Insurance companies often respond by arguing that the hazard was obvious or that you were not paying attention. Sometimes they claim they did not have enough time to correct the issue. These arguments are designed to reduce or deny payment.
A premises liability lawyer knows what evidence matters. This may include incident reports, maintenance records, surveillance footage, witness statements, and inspection logs. In some cases, safety experts are brought in to explain how the hazard should have been handled.
Your Riverside premises liability attorney also manages communication with the insurance company. This helps prevent statements from being taken out of context. They calculate the full value of your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, future care needs, and pain and suffering.
Have you been involved
in an accident on a commercial property?
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Common Accidents that Warrant Premises Liability Cases
You may be surprised to learn that a property owner is liable for your accident. Whether you fell in a store, suffered injuries from a crime in an apartment complex, or got hurt in another incident, a property owner may ultimately bear the blame.
Take a look at some common accidents that call for a premises liability claim.
Slip and Fall Accidents
One of the most common types of premises liability cases involves slip and fall or trip and fall incidents caused by hazardous conditions like:
- Uneven flooring or holes in walking surfaces
- Loose mats, torn carpeting, or other tripping hazards
- Inadequate lighting in dimly lit areas
- Debris, spills, or slippery surfaces left unaddressed
- Lack of warning signs for wet floors or other risks
- Missing/broken handrails or guardrails
- Broken stairs
Even if a property owner was not aware of the hazard that caused your injury, our Riverside premises liability lawyers can work to show that they should have known about it and addressed it.
For example, suppose that you slipped in a store aisle due to a puddle that had recently formed. Our lawyers may discover that the store owner or building manager failed to maintain a leaky ceiling that caused the puddle.
Inadequate Security Leading to Criminal Attacks
Property owners must implement reasonable security measures to protect visitors from the risk of foreseeable crimes, such as:
- Assault, battery, and other violence
- Robbery, burglary, and theft
- Sexual crimes/misconduct
Lack of proper lighting, security cameras, locked gates/doors, security patrols, and other protections can constitute negligent security. If you suffered injuries due to a crime that a property owner could have prevented with proper security, you can seek compensation. In this case, both the property owner and the hired security company may share liability.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Public and private pool areas carry an elevated risk of drowning, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and other harm if owners fail to maintain safety protocol by:
- Enclosing pools with fencing and locked gates
- Installing pool drain covers and anti-entrapment systems
- Providing lifeguards and supervision at pools
- Ensuring pools comply with all safety codes and regulations
Our Riverside premises liability lawyers can help you determine if you have a personal injury case and what it may be worth.
Potential Defendants in a Premises Liability Case
While the property owner or operator may be the primary defendant in a premises liability claim, there are often additional parties that share fault. Consider the following potentially liable parties:
- Property management companies: Contracted property management firms often maintain properties. If their negligence contributed to hazardous conditions, they can be liable.
- Business lessees/tenants: If the incident occurred at a business renting space (such as a store, restaurant, or office), that tenant may share fault even if they don’t own the property.
- Maintenance/repair contractors: Negligent work by maintenance crews, landscapers, repair technicians, or other third-party contractors could make those companies liable parties.
A Riverside premises liability attorney can investigate to identify all parties whose negligence played a role in causing the incident.
Injured at a store due to negligence?
Our premises liability lawyers in Riverside are here to help.
(310) 526-8383
Compensation You Can Pursue Through a Premises Liability Claim or Lawsuit
Your injuries may warrant a variety of awards. Our Riverside premises liability attorneys may begin seeking compensation by filing an insurance claim, such as a homeowner’s insurance claim.
If your injuries exceed the coverage limits or the insurer refuses to offer a fair settlement, we can file a personal injury lawsuit, which allows you to seek non-economic damages, as well. In general, our legal team can seek the following damages as they apply to your case:
- Current and ongoing medical bills and treatment costs
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Loss of quality of life
- Property damage
We can gather evidence of your losses, such as your medical records, bills, and wage statements. We can handle the negotiation process for you and protect you from accepting a settlement offer that would leave you paying out of pocket for your accident-related losses. Our goal is to secure maximum compensation so you can access the care you need.
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Get Started on Your Premises Liability Case as Soon as Possible
If you choose to file a premises liability lawsuit, you will need to do so within two years. This is the legal deadline established in California’s statute of limitations.
f you miss your deadline to sue someone, the court could dismiss your lawsuit, and you will have no legal recourse against a liable party or insurer.
Our premises liability team in Riverside, CA, can help you meet this requirement by starting on your case immediately after you call. We don’t charge upfront attorney fees, so you don’t have to worry about incurring additional costs due to your accident.
Call Omega Law Group for Help With Your Riverside Premises Liability Case
If someone’s negligence led to your injuries, our personal injury law firm wants to make them pay. We can investigate the property where your accident occurred and identify who is to blame. Then, we can handle all of the necessary paperwork and communications while you rest and recover.
Contact Omega Law Group now to tell us about your case. We have recovered millions of dollars in case results for previous clients with premises liability cases. Now, we are ready to help you and your family.
