LOS ANGELES PREMISES LIABILITY LAWYER
FIGHTING FOR CLIENTS INJURED IN PREMISES LIABILITY CASES SINCE 1987
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured on someone else’s property in Los Angeles or any surrounding area? Are you considering obtaining compensation for the injuries that you sustained?
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The Law Offices Of Gerald Marcus has been representing victims of premises liability cases throughout Los Angeles for almost THREE DECADES.
We take the time to get to know you and your situation and develop personalized cases for each and every client that walks through our doors.
WHAT IS A PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIM IN LOS ANGELES?
When you enter a shopping mall, grocery store, public building, or even an apartment complex, you should not have to worry about hidden defects that could cause you harm.
That idea extends to how well the lighting is in stairwells, parking facilities and common areas to allow you to navigate the space without suffering injury. Spills on the floor and poorly maintained walking surfaces are the kinds of hazards that can lead to an accident.
Slip, trip and fall accidents frequently result in significant injuries. Slip-and-fall injuries may include brain injury, broken bones, or injuries to the neck, back and spine.
While the idea of slipping on a spill in the grocery store or tripping on a poorly maintained sidewalk is frequently what people think about in premises liability claims, there are a vast array of hazards that can cause injury.
Improperly stacked merchandise in a store can fall on a patron of the establishment. Faulty lighting in a stairwell or other common area of a building is a potentially dangerous property hazard. Faulty security in an apartment building may subject a resident or guest to harm.
Types of Premises Liability Claims
It is important to know whether your case should be classified as a premises liability claim or as a different matter. A premises liability claim in general exists in cases involving:
Slip and falls -These are the most common type of premises liability case. They occur when a person falls due to a hazard such as uneven pavement, defective lighting, broken handrails, and ice on a sidewalk or in a parking lot or spilled liquid in a store aisle. A slip and fall can cause brain injury, hip fractures and other serious harm.
Negligent security – These cases can arise when a property owner or occupier fails to take reasonable steps to prevent assaults. For example, a motel may be liable for failing to protect guests from harm after a string of parking lot muggings or room break-ins.
Dog bites or other animal attacks – These cases often involve dogs biting others because the animal was improperly leashed or not leashed at all while running at large, usually in violation of local ordinances. They also often involve attacks on children who lack experience with dogs or other animals.
Falling objects – These cases often involve merchandise falling on customers in stores or passers-by being struck by objects that come from construction sites.
Swimming pool accidents – Public and private pool owners may be sued if their negligence allows drowning, near-drowning, falls or other types of harm to occur to visitors. In some cases, the injury may result from harmful chemicals or bacteria in a swimming pool.
Elevators and escalators -These injuries arise when elevators and escalators are not properly designed, inspected and maintained.
Amusement park and playground accidents – These cases tend to involve defectively designed or poorly maintained rides or equipment.
Numerous other negligent acts on property – to be determined after a complete factual review on a case-by-case basis.
If you or a family member has suffered harm due to a property defect or hazard in Los Angeles, we urge you to call 800-905-8777 to arrange a free case evaluation.
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