Personal Injury
Premises Liability
When a property owner's negligence causes your injury, you have the right to pursue compensation. We hold negligent property owners and managers accountable.
Property owners and occupiers in California have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to do so — through neglect, poor maintenance, or disregard for known hazards — and someone is injured as a result, the injured person may have a valid premises liability claim.
These cases require prompt action. Evidence disappears quickly: surveillance footage gets overwritten, spills get cleaned up, and hazards get repaired. Our firm moves fast to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and build a claim that reflects the full extent of your injuries.
What We Handle
Types of Premises Liability Cases
Compensation
What You May Be Entitled To
Compensation in premises liability cases can include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and costs related to ongoing care or rehabilitation. We work to identify every source of recovery available to you.
In cases involving especially dangerous conditions that the property owner knew about and failed to address, additional damages may be available. Our firm evaluates each case thoroughly to ensure no compensation is left on the table.
After an Incident
Steps to Protect Your Claim
What you do immediately after a premises liability incident can have a major impact on your case. Here is what we recommend:
Report the Incident
Notify the property owner, manager, or store staff immediately and ask for a written incident report. Get a copy if possible. This creates an official record that the injury occurred on their property.
Document Everything
Photograph the hazard, your injuries, and the surrounding area. If there are witnesses, get their names and contact information. Note the date, time, and exact location.
Seek Medical Attention
Get evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries — particularly back and head injuries — may not be fully apparent right away.
Do Not Give a Recorded Statement
The property owner's insurer may contact you quickly. You are not required to give a recorded statement. Speak with us first so your rights are protected from the start.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it matter if I was partly at fault for the fall?
Not necessarily. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from pursuing a claim.
How long do I have to file a premises liability claim?
In most cases, California's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the injury. If the incident occurred on government property, you may have as little as six months to file an administrative claim. Contact us as soon as possible.
What if the hazard was obvious?
Property owners can still be held liable even for open and obvious hazards in certain circumstances. Whether they had a duty to warn or correct the condition depends on the specific facts of your case — which is why an early case evaluation matters.
Injured? Get The Compensation You Deserve.
Our Sacramento personal injury attorneys are ready to fight for you. Free consultation. Contingency fee, so you pay nothing upfront.