Premise Liability
Under California’s “premises liability” laws, property owners and occupiers have a duty of care to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. This “duty of care” obligates people who own, possess, or control property to exercise reasonable care to:
- Maintain their property;
- Inspect the property;
- Repair any potentially dangerous conditions; and/or
- Give adequate warning of any dangerous condition(s).2
A property owner or occupier who is negligent in failing to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition may be liable for any injuries sustained on the property. The injured party may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner for damages.
Compensatory damages in a premises liability lawsuit can include:
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy,
- Continuing medical care,
- Lost wages,
- Lost earning capacity,
- Scarring or disfigurement, and
- Pain and suffering
We invite you to contact us at Made Law Group.