In California, you may have heard of the term “slip and fall” accident. The actual legal term is a premises liability accident and it can involve a lot more than a slip and fall. If you have been injured on someone else’s property, and your injury was due to them acting negligently or recklessly with the upkeep of their property, then you may have cause for a lawsuit. Read on to learn more about it and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
There are many potential causes for premises liability accidents
Just like there are many types of premises liability cases, there are many types of negligence that can equate to grounds for such a case. For example, if a property owner keeps hazardous conditions on their property knowingly, doesn’t correct a condition they know exists, doesn’t inspect their property enough to find out about potential dangers, or doesn’t warn others that there are dangers, then they can be held financially liable.
One of the most common examples people use for premises liability accidents is a business having a slippery floor due to a leak or spill. The customer doesn’t see it because they’re looking at the merchandise on the shelves, but the associates at the store should be looking for dangers and doing safety sweeps. They should have found that hazardous situation and either put up warning signs or cones or fixed the issue. If the business did have a warning up, then the business that’s sued can use that as a defense against the case.
Other examples of causes of premises liability accidents
Another common cause of a premises liability case is a business that doesn’t have adequate facilities. For example, let’s say you live in an apartment building where the hallway isn’t lit properly. This can result in tripping and breaking a leg. When cables or loose cords are hanging over walkways, they can cause serious injuries. Equipment malfunctioning is another common cause of a premises liability lawsuit. Automatic doors malfunctioning, elevators or escalators stopping suddenly, and irrigation systems oversaturating walkways are additional examples of situations that can lead to premises liability claims.
Do you need help with a potential premises liability case?
Do you have reason to believe that you may have a premises liability case? If you do, then you need to work with a qualified attorney. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we’ll start by understanding your side of the story. We will give you our honest opinion about whether or not you have grounds for a case. If we believe you do and you decide to work with us, then we’ll take your case on a contingency basis. This mean that you’ll only pay us when we win your case. Call us at 909-982-0707 right now for a free consultation.
