Palm Desert Premises Liability Lawyer

California premises liability law holds property owners accountable for injuries that occur on their property because of unsafe conditions. If you were injured on someone else’s property due to a hazardous condition, you may have grounds to file a premises liability claim.

A Palm Desert premises liability lawyer can investigate the accident to gather evidence and establish liability. An attorney can also negotiate with the property owner’s insurance company to pursue a fair settlement and represent you in court if necessary to pursue your claim. Call Valero Law Group for help pursuing compensation.

Key Premises Liability Laws

Premises liability laws in California make property owners legally liable if their negligence results in a personal injury accident. The law applies to all property types, including homes, businesses, and public spaces. Property owners can be made accountable for damages in a civil claim if they fail to use reasonable care to keep their property safe.

Property owners are required to warn people of potential hazards on their premises and must keep their properties in a reasonably safe condition. There are numerous ways that property owners can warn people of potential hazards, including written notices, verbal warnings, and signage.

A Palm Desert attorney can evaluate your situation and legal options if you have been injured in a premises liability accident. Common types of premises liability accidents include:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Negligent security
• Swimming pool accidents
• Elevator and escalator accidents
• Amusement park accidents
• Fires
• Accidents from inadequate lighting or poor maintenance
• Animal attacks
• Accidents from unsafe stairs or handrails
• Toxic exposure

Property owners have a legal responsibility to take prompt action to remove hazards when they are identified. Moreover, property owners in California are legally required to proactively assess their property for potential hazards. Failure to do so could constitute negligence, leading to serious accidents and injuries. Reach out to our team to learn more about premises liability laws and whether you have a viable claim for compensation.

Filing a Premises Liability Claim

An attorney can review the circumstances of your injuries to determine the party or parties who may be liable for Palm Desert premises liability accidents. Liable parties can include homeowners and business owners. Other individuals, such as landlords, tenants, property managers, contractors, and site managers whose actions contributed to the accident, may also be legally liable.

Injuries commonly associated with premises liability accidents include bone fractures, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, and soft tissue damage. Internal injuries, burns, and lacerations could also occur from negligence by a property owner or landlord.

The statute of limitations for most premises liability claims is two years from the date on which the accident happened. Victims can seek a wide range of economic and non-economic losses in a premises liability claim, including medical bills, lost earning capacity, lost wages, pain, suffering, and punitive damages. Let our team help you determine the potential value of your claim.

Request a Consultation With a Palm Desert Premises Liability Attorney

Premises liability claims can be particularly complex, often because of issues involving disputed liability or proving that the property owner had knowledge of a dangerous condition. If the property owner claims that the hazard was obvious or that they were not aware of the issue, you should speak with an attorney who can probe the matter and accurately assess your legal rights to pursue monetary compensation.

The insurance company will rarely offer a fair settlement and will often try to delay the claims process. These are compelling reasons to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible after you suffer an injury on someone’s property that you suspect happened because of an owner’s negligence related to hazardous conditions.

A lawyer can evaluate your potential claim in a free case evaluation. Call us today to schedule your one-on-one legal consultation with a top Palm Desert premises liability lawyer.