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Premises are land and buildings that are considered property of an individual or company. Premises liability law requires that a landowner be responsible for specific injuries people present on the premises might encounter. For premises liability to apply to a case, three conditions must be determined:
In the United States, the most commonly associated events with premises liability include negligent maintenance, unsafe work conditions, assault, slip and fall, and more. The safety of these premises is the responsibility of the property owner. Their legal obligation is to ensure that all invitees or licensees are free from harm while on the property. There are various situations that may lead to a premises accident, including:
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of a property owner or occupier to ensure that their property is safe for visitors or individuals who enter the premises. In California, premises liability laws establish the duty of care that property owners or occupiers owe to those who come onto their property. If a person is injured due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property, they may be able to pursue a premises liability claim. Here are key points to understand about premises liability in California:
a . Invitees: Invitees are individuals who enter the property for a business purpose or for the property owner’s benefit, such as customers in a store. Property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees and must take reasonable steps to address known or discoverable dangers.
b. Licensees: Licensees are individuals who enter the property with the owner’s permission but for their own purposes, such as social guests. Property owners have a duty to warn licensees about known hazards that may not be obvious.
c. Trespassers: Trespassers are individuals who enter the property without permission. Property owners generally owe a limited duty of care to trespassers, but they must avoid causing intentional harm or setting traps.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property and believe it was due to a hazardous condition, call our office today to consult with a personal injury attorney specializing in premises liability cases in California. An attorney can assess the specific details of your case, determine the property owner’s liability, and guide you through the process of pursuing a premises liability claim.