What is Premises Liability Law? Premises liability is an area of law that holds a landowner, land occupant, or tenant legally and financially responsible for injuries to another person sustained on their property. In a California premises liability claim, the plaintiff (the injured party) must demonstrate that the defendant (the owner or tenant) had control of the land and also had control of the condition that caused the injuries.

Slip and Fall Accidents

At Estey & Bomberger, the most common type of premises liability claim we handle are slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. In this type of accident, a person may slip and fall, being injured due to a slippery, sticky or oily ground or an unknown or foreign substance on a floor. Holes in the ground or unmaintained steps can also be causes of serious injuries in a slip and fall premises liability claim. If the owner or tenant knew about hazardous conditions on the property, they may be liable for failure to warn you. In some cases, there may be multiple defendants in a premises liability claim, including a business owner, security company, or state or federal government entity.

Determining Liability in Premises Liability Accidents

We work with experienced investigators and consult with industry experts to establish liability in premises liability cases. Attorneys at Estey & Bomberger are experienced in recovering maximum compensation for victims of slip and fall accidents and other accidents where:

• The property owner was responsible for unsafe conditions
  resulting in a slip and fall accident.
• The property owner, though aware that hazardous
  conditions existed on the property, failed to correct these
  conditions.
• The property owner knew or should have known about the
  danger since a reasonable person would have discovered
  the problem and taken steps to prevent injuries.

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