Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their property reasonably safe for customers, tenants, visitors, employees, and others who may lawfully be on the property. When a property owner fails to do so, and an injury occurs, this may give rise to a premises liability claim. If you have been injured by a dangerous condition on someone’s property or by a failure to provide adequate security, you may be entitled to pursue compensation.

At Olsson Law, we often represent individuals in Los Angeles County and South Bay communities like Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance in premises liability claims. We help you gather the evidence necessary to establish dangerous property conditions and negotiate with insurers on your behalf to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. We charge no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. You have nothing to lose by calling to learn about your legal options.

A Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney Explains: Types of Premises Liability

Premises liability is a broad type of legal claim that may arise when a dangerous condition on a property causes an injury. These claims can involve many different types of properties, including homes, apartment complexes, grocery stores, office buildings, boutiques, restaurants, ranches, and hotels.

Examples of types of premises liability cases include:

• Slip and fall accidents caused by a spill or other type of liquid
• Inadequate lighting
• Uneven or dangerous sidewalks
• Broken handrails
• Unsafe storage facilities
• Poorly maintained buildings
• Negligent security at a hotel or Hollywood nightclub

How to Prove Premises Liability in California

Under California law, establishing premises liability requires certain key elements. First, you must be able to show that the defendant had control or ownership over the property at the time the accident occurred. Second, you must be able to establish that the defendant acted negligently in using or maintaining the property. Next, you must show that you were injured and that the defendant’s negligence was a substantial factor in causing your injury.

The most challenging part of many premises liability cases is showing that the defendant acted negligently. Sometimes accidents occur on property that are not the property owner’s fault. For example, someone may slip on a normal stair because their shoes are slippery, or trip on a perfectly safe sidewalk because they aren’t looking where they are walking. Premises liability generally requires showing that a property owner failed to exercise reasonable care on their property. This often requires showing that the property owner knew about a dangerous condition and failed to do anything to address it, or should have known about the dangerous condition had they been conducting the inspections and maintenance that they should have been.

Los Angeles premises liability attorney Jon Olsson will work with you to develop evidence that the property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition through interviews, witness statements, business records, prior complaints, incident reports, or surveillance footage. He may engage experts to evaluate the scene of the accident or request complete maintenance and inspection logs. The goal is to promptly develop the evidence necessary to support your claim.

Protecting You Against Property Owners in Los Angeles County and the South Bay

At Olsson Law, we represent individuals injured by dangerous conditions on properties throughout Los Angeles County and the South Bay. Whether you were harmed while shopping, at a party, or in an office building, we are committed to fighting for your rights and will help you pursue the justice you deserve. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact us today.