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Inland Empire Slip & Fall Lawyer
If you were injured in a slip & fall in the Inland Empire, you may likely have a "Premises Liability" case. Premises liability is a term that associates responsibility for an injury to the owner or possessor of a property. Cases involving premises liability are common referred to as "slip and fall" cases, but can include any type of injury or accident that occurred while on public or private property.
In a premises liability case the property owner, (or possessor), has a duty to use "ordinary care" to warn or otherwise protect an invitee from risks of harm from a condition on the possessor's premises if:
In a premises liability case the property owner, (or possessor), has a duty to use "ordinary care" to warn or otherwise protect an invitee from risks of harm from a condition on the possessor's premises if:
- there is an unreasonable risk of harm, or
- the possessor knows, or in the exercise of ordinary care should know of the condition, and should realize that it involves an unreasonable risk of harm to an invitee.
Riverside & San Bnerardino County Premises Liability Attorneys
Invitee
An "invitee" can be defined as a person who is invited, expressly or implied, to be on the property for benefit of the the property possessor. An example of which may be a retail store in which the customer is the invitee. The possessor may have a duty to periodically inspect the premises for hazards to invitees. For example, a school may need to periodically inspect that the hallways where students normally walk are clear of spills and debris which could create a hazard for walking.
Trespassing
Many people wrongfully assume that if they are trespassing on property that their claim would be automatically denied. While that may be true in some instances, it's not always true. In the case where a property possessor has no knowledge of a trespasser they typically have no "duty to warn". However if the owner of the property, (or possessor), is aware of trespassers, then they may be legally obligated to exercise ordinary care in relation to the safety of a potential trespasser. This is an instance in which you'll need a skilled and experienced attorney to look at all the facts and circumstances to determine if a claim is warranted.
Although slip & fall cases in the Inland Empire are often the butt of many legal jokes, premises liability law in the U.S. has required change to the safety standards of many property owners and retail companies. Property possessors have been forced to improve their safety procedures for the betterment and general safety of society. In 2013 Walmart lost a landmark slip & fall case where it was proven that they did not inspect or clean a spill on the floor, did not place a "danger" floor sign, and allegedly destroyed a security tape that would have shown if safety sweeps had been conducted in the store.
An "invitee" can be defined as a person who is invited, expressly or implied, to be on the property for benefit of the the property possessor. An example of which may be a retail store in which the customer is the invitee. The possessor may have a duty to periodically inspect the premises for hazards to invitees. For example, a school may need to periodically inspect that the hallways where students normally walk are clear of spills and debris which could create a hazard for walking.
Trespassing
Many people wrongfully assume that if they are trespassing on property that their claim would be automatically denied. While that may be true in some instances, it's not always true. In the case where a property possessor has no knowledge of a trespasser they typically have no "duty to warn". However if the owner of the property, (or possessor), is aware of trespassers, then they may be legally obligated to exercise ordinary care in relation to the safety of a potential trespasser. This is an instance in which you'll need a skilled and experienced attorney to look at all the facts and circumstances to determine if a claim is warranted.
Although slip & fall cases in the Inland Empire are often the butt of many legal jokes, premises liability law in the U.S. has required change to the safety standards of many property owners and retail companies. Property possessors have been forced to improve their safety procedures for the betterment and general safety of society. In 2013 Walmart lost a landmark slip & fall case where it was proven that they did not inspect or clean a spill on the floor, did not place a "danger" floor sign, and allegedly destroyed a security tape that would have shown if safety sweeps had been conducted in the store.
No Fee Until We Deliver a Successful Verdict or Settlement
All compensation for our service is on a contingency basis, meaning that if we do not win your case we don’t get paid a dime. This means that all of the costs that normally occur with a personal injury case is our responsibility until we have delivered the best possible outcome. Because of this, our interests are aligned and we fight to get the best result for your unique circumstance.
All compensation for our service is on a contingency basis, meaning that if we do not win your case we don’t get paid a dime. This means that all of the costs that normally occur with a personal injury case is our responsibility until we have delivered the best possible outcome. Because of this, our interests are aligned and we fight to get the best result for your unique circumstance.
Contact an Experienced Inland Empire Slip & Fall Injury Attorney Today.
The attorneys on this website serve all courts throughout Southern California and can meet you at your home or hospital if you can’t come to one of their 2 office locations. Contact us today for a free consultation if you or a family member as been in a vehicle accident or injured due to the negligence of an individual or corporation. We can answer your immediate questions over the phone and set up a time to meet in person.
The attorneys on this website serve all courts throughout Southern California and can meet you at your home or hospital if you can’t come to one of their 2 office locations. Contact us today for a free consultation if you or a family member as been in a vehicle accident or injured due to the negligence of an individual or corporation. We can answer your immediate questions over the phone and set up a time to meet in person.
