Riverside personal injury attorney for premises liability caseAfter sustaining a serious injury in a slip & fall accident, people often find themselves facing a mountain of related medical debt and wondering how they'll provide for themselves and their families while they recover. However, if the injury occurred on another person's property, the victim may be able to pursue compensation for his injuries under California's premises liability laws. Because a California premises liability case is so complex and confusing, securing the representation of an experienced Riverside personal injury attorney who understands this type of law can be essential.

A Riverside Personal Injury Attorney Understands Slip & Fall Accidents Involving Premises Liability

A premises liability case involves an accident that occurs at private residences or rental homes, commercial stores or offices, or public areas as a result of defective or dangerous property. The property in question may feature a poor design, faulty construction, unsafe building materials, or may simply be improperly maintained. Common causes of slip and fall accidents include icy or snowy walkways, wet or oily floors, loose carpeting, or damaged sidewalks, floors, or stairs. Any of these issues can create conditions that lead to premises liability accidents, such as slips, trips, or falls. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, a slip & fall accident is relatively common, accounting for more than one million hospital emergency room visits each year.

Injuries sustained in a premises liability case can range from relatively minor scrapes, bruises, and broken bones to catastrophic brain or spinal cord injuries.

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3 Ways a Riverside Personal Injury Attorney Can Prove Whether the Property Owner Is Liable for Your Injuries

For victims of a slip & fall accident, being injured while on someone else’s property isn't enough by itself to secure compensation in a premises liability case. Before a plaintiff can be awarded damages, his/her Riverside personal injury attorney must prove three key things:

  • First, the personal injury attorney must show the property owner or operator had a legal obligation to safely maintain the property and take precautions to minimize dangers that others could face when performing reasonable activities. This obligation is known as duty of care.
  • Next, the attorney must prove that the defendant breached his duty of care by failing to provide a safe environment and minimize potential hazards due to negligent or careless behavior. An attorney can establish a breach of duty of care by showing that the defendant failed to discover and correct a hazardous condition or created a dangerous situation through careless actions.
  • Finally, your Riverside personal injury attorney must demonstrate that the breach of duty of care was the direct cause of the injury (or injuries) in question. In most cases, the defendant's legal team will attempt to attribute the injuries to another cause. A skilled Riverside personal injury attorney can utilize the available physical evidence, as well as witness and expert testimony, to help you prove your claim.

Even if your Riverside personal injury attorney is able to prove duty of care, breach of duty of care, and that a breach resulted in your injuries, the premises liability case may still be a challenge to win. Other factors such as being in an off-limits area or somewhere where there was a clear expectation of danger may complicate your claim.

Do You Need Help Pursuing a Premises Liability Case?

If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a slip & fall accident or in any other type of premises liability case, our Riverside personal injury attorney may be able to pursue compensation for:

  • Medical bills related to the accident
  • Lost income if your injuries prevent you from working
  • Physical pain and/or emotional suffering
  • Punitive damages if the property owner committed a crime that led to the accident

Because of the complexity of premises liability laws, having a skilled Riverside personal injury attorney by your side is key to strengthening your case and securing a successful outcome. The knowledgeable legal team at the Inland Empire Law Group has extensive experience handling premises liability cases and is eager to help you fight for any damages you may deserve. For a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case, contact our law offices in Rancho Cucamonga or Victorville today.

 

David Ricks
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Rancho Cucamonga Personal Injury Lawyer Serving the Inland Empire Community