Premises Liability Lawyer Los Angeles
Were you injured on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions? When a negligent property owner ignores hazardous conditions and you suffer serious injuries, you have the right to pursue a premises liability claim and recover full compensation.
At Agemian Law Group, our Los Angeles premises liability lawyers have spent 10+ years recovering maximum compensation for injury victims throughout Los Angeles County. With $100M+ recovered and a 4.9/5 star rating across 157+ reviews, we are the premises liability lawyer Los Angeles victims trust.
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What Is Premises Liability in California?
Premises liability is the area of California law that holds property owners and occupiers legally responsible for injuries caused by unsafe or dangerous conditions on their property. Under California Civil Code §1714, everyone is responsible for injuries caused to others through their own lack of ordinary care or skill. This foundational statute is the legal backbone of every premises liability lawsuit filed in Los Angeles.
In plain terms, if you own or control a property and your failure to maintain it in a reasonably safe condition causes someone to get hurt, you can be held liable for their damages. This applies to public or private property including commercial spaces, residential buildings, retail stores, parking structures, and government-owned land throughout Los Angeles County.
Unlike typical personal injury claims, premises liability cases often involve multiple liable parties, corporate insurance coverage, and strict evidence preservation requirements. Our attorneys begin protecting your rights on day one.
How California Law Classifies Visitors
Highest Duty of Care
Invitees
Customers, shoppers, and hotel guests expressly invited onto the property. Owners must actively inspect for hazards, make repairs promptly, and warn about any dangers that cannot be fixed immediately.
Moderate Duty of Care
Licensees
Social guests and others permitted on the property for their own purposes. Owners must warn of known dangers but are not required to conduct active inspections of the property.
Special Protections Apply
Trespassers
California law prohibits willful or wanton injury to trespassers. Child trespassers receive special protection under the attractive nuisance doctrine when pools or equipment are present on the property.
Types of Premises Liability Accidents We Handle in Los Angeles
Every category below involves injuries caused by a property owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions or provide adequate warnings. Our legal team handles all of the following premises liability cases throughout Los Angeles County.
Slip and Fall Accidents
The most common type of premises liability claim. Arising from wet or slippery floors, recently mopped surfaces without proper signage, and damaged flooring. A property owner who knew or should have known about a slip hazard and failed to correct it or warn visitors can be held liable for all resulting injuries.
Trip and Fall Incidents
Trip and fall accidents occur when someone catches their foot on a raised surface they could not reasonably anticipate such as a cracked sidewalk, uneven pavement transition, torn carpet, or missing threshold strip. Property managers have a maintenance duty to identify and repair these hazards before someone gets hurt.
Negligent Security Claims
When property owners fail to implement adequate security measures including functioning locks, working surveillance cameras, adequate lighting in parking structures, or security personnel in high-crime areas, and a visitor suffers a criminal assault as a result, the property owner may be held liable. Our firm handles negligent security claims throughout Los Angeles.
Swimming Pool Accidents
California law requires property owners to fence pools, install self-latching gates, maintain anti-entrapment drain covers, and post safety signage. Pool drownings and near-drownings involving children can result in permanent neurological damage or death. Property owners who fail to meet these safety standards face significant liability exposure.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
California maintains strict liability for dog bites, meaning the dog owner is responsible for injuries even if the animal had no prior history of aggression. Our dog bite lawyers handle cases where animal attacks occur on someone's property due to the owner's failure to properly contain or control their animal, including shared apartment areas and residential yards.
Falling Objects
Retail stores, warehouses, and construction sites have an obligation to prevent falling objects from injuring customers and workers. Whether it is improperly stacked merchandise, a loose overhead fixture, or unsecured construction material, property owner liability exists when the hazard was foreseeable and preventable. These injuries frequently cause traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage.
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Building owners and property management companies are legally obligated to service elevators and escalators on a regular schedule and immediately address any malfunction. Deferred maintenance, mechanical failure, or improper installation resulting in injury creates direct liability for the property owner and any contracted maintenance company.
Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement park accidents fall under premises liability when caused by ride malfunctions, poorly maintained walkways, inadequate supervision, or negligent security. California amusement parks are required to comply with state safety regulations and conduct regular ride inspections. When an operator fails these obligations, both the park operator and property owner can face liability as responsible parties.
Inadequate Lighting Injuries
Inadequate lighting is a contributing factor in many fall accidents and criminal assaults on commercial and residential properties. California courts recognize that property owners must provide sufficient lighting in parking lots, stairwells, hallways, and entry points. Los Angeles parking structure owners must meet specific foot-candle requirements under city code, and failure to do so creates actionable premises liability.
Where Do Premises Liability Accidents Most Often Happen in Los Angeles?
Injuries on someone else’s property can happen virtually anywhere in Los Angeles. The type and location of the property is critical to identifying all liable parties and building the strongest possible claim.
Shopping Centers and Retail Stores
Individual store tenants are responsible for conditions within their own stores, while mall management holds responsibility for common areas including walkways, restrooms, and parking lots. Surveillance camera footage is often available and must be preserved immediately through a formal written request. Our team sends these preservation notices on your behalf from day one.
Hotels and Hospitality Properties
Hotels in Los Angeles are held to a high standard of care because guests reasonably expect a safe environment during their stay. Common claims involve bathroom slip hazards, broken furniture, balcony defects, uneven pathways, and inadequate lighting in parking areas. Hotel operators must conduct regular safety inspections and act immediately on any reported hazard.
Apartment Buildings and Residential Complexes
Landlords in Los Angeles have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions in all areas of their residential properties. Injuries in hallways, stairwells, laundry facilities, and parking structures frequently raise questions about the property owner's legal responsibility when maintenance has been neglected. Inadequate security in apartment buildings can expose landlords to negligent security liability when tenants or visitors are harmed.
Parking Structures and Lots
Parking facilities throughout Los Angeles present multiple hazard categories including poor lighting, inadequate security, cracked pavement, and missing signage for pedestrian pathways. Under California premises liability law, parking structure owners must meet specific lighting requirements, regularly inspect and repair pavement defects, and maintain clear directional signage for both pedestrians and vehicles.
Restaurants and Food Service Establishments
Restaurants are among the highest-risk premises for slip and fall accidents due to spills, wet floors near service areas, and cluttered walkways. California health and safety codes impose affirmative maintenance duties on restaurant operators. Failure to promptly clean spills, provide proper signage, or maintain non-slip floor surfaces constitutes a breach of the duty owed to customers as invitees on the premises.
Government and Public Properties
Injuries on government-owned property in Los Angeles including sidewalks, parks, and public buildings require filing a government tort claim under the California Government Claims Act. These claims have a short 6-month notice deadline and follow different procedural rules than private property cases. Our attorneys are experienced in navigating these requirements to ensure your claim is properly and timely filed.
Common Injuries in Los Angeles Premises Liability Accidents
The severity of premises liability injuries ranges widely depending on the type of accident and its circumstances. Our firm regularly handles personal injury claims involving all of the following injury types throughout Los Angeles County.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Head injuries from falls or falling objects can result in concussions, subdural hematomas, and long-term cognitive impairment. These are among the most catastrophic outcomes in premises liability accidents and frequently require 12 to 24 months of treatment before maximum medical improvement is reached.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Falls down stairs, elevator accidents, and construction site injuries frequently cause herniated discs, nerve damage, and in severe cases, permanent paralysis with lifelong care requirements. Spinal cord injury cases require the aggressive pursuit of maximum policy limits and long-term economic damages.
Broken Bones and Fractures
Hip fractures, wrist fractures, and ankle fractures are common in slip and fall accidents, particularly among older adults. Many require surgery and extended physical rehabilitation before functional recovery. Hip replacement surgery alone can generate medical bills exceeding $100,000 in Los Angeles County.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Ligament tears, tendon damage, and muscle injuries often cause chronic pain and long recovery timelines despite not always appearing serious on initial examination. Insurance companies frequently attempt to minimize these injuries. Our attorneys work with medical experts to fully document their long-term impact on your life.
Burns
Electrical hazards, exposed wiring, and inadequately maintained heating systems can cause serious burn injuries to tenants and visitors on residential and commercial properties. Severe burns require hospitalization, skin grafting procedures, and long-term reconstructive care with substantial associated medical expenses.
Wrongful Death
The most severe premises liability accidents result in fatal injuries. Families of victims may pursue wrongful death claims against the property owner or management company responsible for the unsafe conditions. Our attorneys handle wrongful death cases with the depth of investigation and expert support they require.
Victims who sustain spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, or permanent disability in a premises accident often require the same level of specialized advocacy as those handled by our catastrophic injury lawyers in Los Angeles, where maximum policy limits and long-term care costs are central to every negotiation and trial preparation.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Premises Liability Claim?
Securing maximum compensation means capturing every category of recoverable damages, including costs decades into the future. Unlike standard personal injury cases where damages are primarily backward-looking, catastrophic cases focus heavily on forward-looking damages.
Medical Expenses (Past and Future)
Emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, prescription medications, medical equipment, home healthcare, and all future medical care required for lasting injuries. Typical range: $50,000 to $500,000 or more depending on injury severity.
Lost Wages and Lost Earning Capacity
Income lost during your recovery period including salary, tips, bonuses, and self-employment income. If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous occupation or reduce your ability to work long-term, we pursue compensation for the full present value of that lifetime income loss. Typical range: $25,000 to $500,000 or more.
Pain and Suffering
California permits injured victims to recover damages for physical pain and emotional distress including chronic pain from accident injuries, psychological trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. These are compensable damages regardless of whether they appear in a medical bill.
Loss of Consortium
Damages available to a spouse or domestic partner for the loss of companionship, intimacy, and household support caused by the injured person's accident and resulting disability. Loss of consortium is a separate category of non-economic damages recoverable by qualifying family members under California law.
Punitive Damages
In cases involving willful or reckless property owner misconduct, California courts award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future. Intentional neglect of known dangerous conditions that results in serious injury or death is among the most common bases for punitive damages in premises liability cases.
Settlement Ranges by Injury Type
Premises liability settlements in Los Angeles can vary greatly based on injury severity, clarity of liability, available insurance coverage, and the quality of evidence preserved.
- Minor Injuries
- Sprains, Bruises, Minor Cuts
- $15,000 to $75,000
- Quick recovery, no surgery required
- Moderate Injuries
- Fractures, Surgeries, Significant Recovery
- $75,000 to $500,000
- Recovery time, lost wages, surgical costs
- Severe Injuries
- Permanent Disability, Major Surgeries
- $500,000 to $3,000,000
- Long-term care needs, reduced earning capacity
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Wrongful Death
- $3,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Lifetime care costs, full liability established
The Four Elements You Must Prove in a California Premises Liability Claim
To succeed in a premises liability lawsuit, you must establish four elements of negligence. These are the legal building blocks your premises liability attorney will work to prove through evidence, expert testimony, and legal argument.
Duty of Care
The property owner must have owed you a duty of reasonable care. The scope of that duty depends on your classification as a visitor. Commercial property owners and landlords owe the highest duty, requiring active inspection, prompt repair of hazards, and adequate warnings. This duty includes maintaining the property in compliance with all applicable building codes, fire codes, and safety regulations enforced by Los Angeles County.
Breach of Duty
A breach of duty occurs when a property owner fails to meet the expected standard of care. This is established through maintenance records showing delayed repairs, the absence of proper signage near hazards, prior incident reports at the same location, and expert testimony about applicable safety standards. When a property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and did nothing to address it, that inaction constitutes a breach of their legal obligation.
Causation
You must demonstrate that the property owner's negligence was the direct and proximate cause of your injury. Causation can be the most contested element in a premises liability case, which is why we work with qualified medical experts who establish a clear connection between the unsafe condition and your documented injuries. The defendant cannot escape liability by pointing to unrelated contributing factors in the accident.
Damages
You must show that you suffered actual, compensable harm. Documented damages include physical injuries supported by medical records, financial losses such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic harms including pain and suffering. Without demonstrable damages, a premises liability claim cannot be sustained, which is why preserving all medical documentation from the moment of injury forward is critically important to your case.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Los Angeles Premises Liability Case?
Premises liability cases often involve multiple potentially responsible parties. Identifying all liable parties is essential to maximizing the compensation available to you. Responsible parties in these cases can include any of the following.
Property Owners
The primary party responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property under California Civil Code §1714. Whether commercial or residential, the property owner holds the foundational legal obligation to keep visitors reasonably safe from foreseeable harm on their premises.
Property Management Companies
Third-party management firms that assume maintenance and safety responsibilities under their management contracts with property owners. When a management company's negligence in maintaining the property causes injury, the company can be held directly liable alongside the owner for resulting damages.
Tenants and Commercial Occupiers
Businesses that lease space have an independent duty to maintain their rented premises safely, separate from the landlord's obligations to the broader property. A retail tenant who creates a slip hazard in their store is independently liable to injured customers, regardless of whether the landlord shares any responsibility.
Government Entities
Los Angeles County and City agencies responsible for public sidewalks, parks, and government buildings can be held liable for injuries caused by their failure to maintain safe conditions. These claims are subject to special government tort claim requirements under Government Code §911.2 and must be filed within six months of the incident to preserve your rights.
Contractors and Maintenance Companies
Companies hired to perform repairs, cleaning, or construction who negligently create or fail to remedy unsafe conditions can be held liable alongside the property owner. California law also holds that certain public safety duties are non-delegable, meaning property owners cannot escape liability simply by hiring a contractor to perform safety-related work.
Security Companies
Contracted security providers who fail to properly screen, train, or supervise personnel can share liability in negligent security claims arising from criminal assaults on property. When a security company's inadequate policies or undertrained staff contribute to a violent incident on premises, they face direct liability to injured victims.
What to Do Immediately After a Premises Liability Accident in Los Angeles
The steps you take in the hours and days following a property accident significantly affect the strength of your premises liability claim. Follow these steps to protect your legal rights from the start.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Even if your injuries feel minor, get examined by a qualified medical professional as soon as possible. Medical records created close in time to the accident are among the most critical pieces of evidence in your personal injury claim. Delayed treatment is used by insurance companies to argue your injuries are unrelated to the accident.
Report the Accident to the Property Owner
Ask for an incident report to be completed and request a written copy for your records. Do not minimize your injuries when speaking with property staff or management. An official incident report creates a contemporaneous record of the accident that is extremely valuable to your premises liability case.
Document the Scene
Photograph and video the hazardous condition, the location, any warning signs or the absence of them, and your visible injuries. Take photographs from multiple angles and distances. This visual evidence often makes the difference between a strong claim and a disputed one in premises liability cases.
Collect Witness Information
Get the names and contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident or who had observed the hazardous condition before it caused your injury. Witness testimony establishing how long a dangerous condition existed is powerful evidence of the property owner's knowledge and negligence in your claim.
Do Not Speak to Insurance Companies
Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly to obtain a recorded statement. Politely decline and contact a premises liability attorney before speaking with any insurer. Insurance companies are trained to minimize payouts, and any casual statement you make can be used against you to reduce or deny your claim entirely.
Contact Agemian Law Group Immediately
Our attorneys immediately send preservation letters to the property owner, request surveillance footage, and begin a formal investigation before critical evidence disappears. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within 24 to 72 hours. Under CCP §335.1, you have two years to file, but acting quickly preserves the evidence that wins cases.
Recent Los Angeles Premises Liability Case Results
The following results were obtained on behalf of injured clients in Los Angeles. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
$3.2 Million
Swimming pool accident leaving a child with permanent neurological damage caused by property owner's failure to install required safety fencing
$2.1 Million
Stairway collapse in an apartment building causing multiple fractures and severe mobility impairment due to deferred structural maintenance
$1.8 Million
Negligent security failure leading to a criminal assault causing permanent cognitive damage from a traumatic brain injury
$1.4 Million
Slip and fall in a retail store causing a severe back injury requiring surgery and ongoing pain management treatment
$875,000
Trip on a broken sidewalk resulting in a hip fracture requiring full replacement surgery and extended physical rehabilitation
$650,000
Elevator malfunction causing a significant leg injury requiring multiple surgeries and long-term physical therapy
Settlement values depend on injury severity, clarity of liability, available insurance policy limits, and the quality of evidence preserved. Our attorneys provide an honest assessment of your case's probable value during your free consultation with no obligation whatsoever.
Overcoming Common Defenses Raised by Property Owners
Property owners and their insurance companies routinely assert several defenses to minimize or eliminate their liability. Knowing these defenses in advance allows our attorneys to proactively neutralize them with strong evidence and legal arguments.
The Open and Obvious Defense
Insurance companies often argue the hazard was so obvious you should have avoided it on your own.
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Comparative Negligence
Defendants try to argue that you were partly at fault and therefore should receive less compensation.
How we counter it: California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. We work aggressively to minimize any fault attributed to you throughout the claims process.
Lack of Notice Defense
Property owners frequently claim they had no knowledge the dangerous condition existed on their premises.
How we counter it: We present evidence that the hazard existed long enough that a reasonable inspection should have discovered it, that the property owner’s inspection schedule was inadequate, and that similar accidents had previously been reported at the same location on record.
Independent Contractor Defense
Property owners attempt to shift blame entirely to a maintenance contractor they hired to manage the property.
How we counter it: California law holds that certain public safety duties are non-delegable. Even if a property owner hired a contractor, they remain fully liable if they negligently hired the company, failed to properly supervise the work, or retained responsibility for inherently dangerous activities on the premises.
California Law and Premises Liability Cases
Understanding California’s legal framework is essential to protecting your rights and maximizing your compensation after a property accident in Los Angeles County.
California Civil Code §1714
California Civil Code §1714 is the foundational statute establishing that property owners must exercise ordinary care and skill to prevent foreseeable harm to people on their premises. This statute governs the legal standard of care applied in every premises liability lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County and throughout California. Our attorneys cite and apply this statute in every case we handle.
Comparative Negligence (CIV §1714)
Comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that allocates fault between multiple parties and reduces each party's compensation by their percentage of responsibility. California follows a pure comparative negligence system. If you were partially at fault for the premises accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovery entirely even if you were 99% at fault.
Statute of Limitations (CCP §335.1)
Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, injured victims have two years from the date of injury to file a premises liability lawsuit. Injuries on government-owned property require a government tort claim filed within just six months. Missing either deadline permanently bars your claim. Critical evidence such as surveillance footage and maintenance records is deleted within days or weeks of the accident.
How Agemian Law Group Handles Premises Liability Claims
Our approach combines thorough investigation, expert-backed documentation, aggressive negotiation, and full trial readiness. Over 10 years and $100 million recovered, we have refined our premises liability process to deliver the best possible outcomes for every client.
Step 1
Free Case Evaluation
We review your accident circumstances, assess the property owner's liability, and give you an honest evaluation of your case's strengths and likely value with no obligation whatsoever.
Step 2
Immediate Evidence Preservation
We send spoliation letters demanding preservation of surveillance footage, maintenance records, and inspection logs. We conduct site inspections and interview witnesses before evidence disappears or is destroyed.
Step 3
Expert-Backed Investigation
We engage safety engineers, medical experts, and building code specialists to document the hazardous condition, establish the violated standard of care, and quantify your current and future damages with precision.
Step 4
Aggressive Negotiation
We prepare a comprehensive settlement demand package and negotiate with the property owner's insurance company from a position of strength, leveraging our trial record to maximize settlement value on your behalf.
Step 5
Trial When Necessary
If the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, we take your case to Los Angeles County Superior Court. We have extensive jury trial experience and understand local judicial trends and jury dynamics thoroughly.
Why Los Angeles Premises Liability Victims Trust Agemian Law Group
Agemian Law Group is a personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles with 10+ years of experience representing accident victims throughout Los Angeles County. We provide legal representation in English, Armenian, and Spanish.
10+ Years Rideshare Experience
Deep expertise navigating premises liability claims including negligent security, slip and fall, and catastrophic injury cases against property owners and their insurers throughout Los Angeles County.
$100M+ Recovered
Over $100 million recovered for injury victims throughout Los Angeles County across personal injury cases including premises liability claims against property owners and management companies.
No Upfront Costs
Every premises liability case is handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win. We advance all costs including investigation, expert witnesses, and court filing fees on your behalf.
Multilingual Team
We serve clients in English, Armenian, and Spanish. Every premises liability accident victim in Los Angeles County deserves expert legal representation regardless of their primary language.
Serving Premises Liability Victims Throughout Los Angeles County
We represent property accident victims and their families across all communities in Los Angeles County and Southern California.
- Downtown LA
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Long Beach
- Burbank
- Torrance
- Glendale
- Inglewood
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Frequently Asked Questions About Premises Liability Claims in Los Angeles
What is premises liability?
What is premises liability?
Premises liability is the legal doctrine that holds property owners and occupiers responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property. Under California Civil Code §1714, property owners must exercise ordinary care and skill to prevent foreseeable harm to people on their premises. When a property owner’s failure to maintain a safe environment causes someone to be injured, the injured person has the right to seek compensation through a premises liability claim in California courts.
What types of properties can be the subject of a premises liability claim?
What types of properties can be the subject of a premises liability claim?
Premises liability applies to virtually any type of property where an injury occurs due to a negligent owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions. This includes commercial properties like retail stores, shopping malls, and office buildings; residential properties including apartments and private homes; hotels and hospitality venues; government-owned properties such as sidewalks and parks; parking structures; amusement parks; and construction sites open to the public or adjacent to public areas throughout Los Angeles County.
How do I prove premises liability in California?
How do I prove premises liability in California?
To prevail in a California premises liability case, you must establish that the property owner owed you a duty of reasonable care; that the property owner breached that duty by failing to maintain safe conditions or warn of known hazards; that the breach directly caused your injury; and that you suffered actual, compensable damages as a result. Evidence supporting these elements includes maintenance records, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, and expert witness testimony about applicable safety standards.
How long do I have to file a premises liability claim in California?
How long do I have to file a premises liability claim in California?
California’s statute of limitations for most premises liability claims is two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. However, if the injury occurred on government-owned property, you must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident. If the injured person is a minor, the statute of limitations is tolled until they turn 18. Missing any of these deadlines can permanently bar your claim regardless of its merits.
What compensation can I recover from a premises liability injury?
What compensation can I recover from a premises liability injury?
Recoverable damages include economic damages such as past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and lost earning capacity; non-economic damages including pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, and disfigurement; and loss of consortium damages available to a spouse or partner. In cases involving willful or reckless property owner misconduct, punitive damages may also be available under California law.
Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall case?
Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall case?
While it is technically possible to pursue a slip and fall claim without an attorney, doing so significantly reduces your ability to recover full compensation. Insurance companies employ professional adjusters trained to minimize settlements. An experienced premises liability attorney gathers evidence, engages expert witnesses, accurately calculates your full damages, and negotiates or litigates effectively on your behalf. Agemian Law Group offers a free consultation with no obligation, so there is no risk in getting a professional evaluation of your claim.
What if I was partially at fault for my accident?
What if I was partially at fault for my accident?
California’s pure comparative negligence law means that even if you were partly responsible for your accident, you can still recover compensation. Your total damages award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were found 20% at fault and your total damages were $200,000, you would recover $160,000. Our attorneys work to minimize any fault attributed to you throughout the claims and litigation process on your behalf.
How long do premises liability cases take to resolve?
How long do premises liability cases take to resolve?
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case and the willingness of the insurance company to negotiate fairly. Many premises liability cases settle within 6 to 18 months of retaining an attorney. Cases that proceed to trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court may take 2 to 3 years from the date of filing. Our attorneys pursue efficient resolution without sacrificing the maximum value of your claim at any stage of the process.
What evidence is needed for a premises liability case?
What evidence is needed for a premises liability case?
The most valuable evidence includes photographs and video of the hazardous condition taken close in time to the accident, surveillance footage from the property (which must be formally preserved before it is overwritten), maintenance records showing the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard, incident or accident reports from the property manager, witness statements and contact information, and complete medical records documenting your injuries and treatment from the date of the accident forward.
Will my case actually go to trial?
Will my case actually go to trial?
The majority of premises liability cases are resolved through settlement before reaching trial. However, Agemian Law Group prepares every case as if it will go to trial, because a well-prepared case commands significantly higher settlements. If the property owner’s insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, we are fully prepared to take your case to a Los Angeles County jury. Our trial experience gives us significant leverage throughout the negotiation process and results in better settlements for our clients.