Premises Liability Attorneys Serving Victims Across California

When you visit someone elseā€™s property whether it’s a restaurant, retail store, amusement park, apartment complex, or private residence, you have the right to expect a safe environment. If a property owner or manager fails to maintain their premises or fails to warn about dangerous conditions, they can be held legally responsible for your injuries.

At Hillstone Law, our experienced premises liability attorneys have successfully represented clients throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and beyond. We fight to hold negligent property owners accountable and recover maximum compensation for our clients.

Premises Liability Laws in California

Under California Civil Code Ā§ 1714(a), anyone who owns, leases, occupies, or controls property has a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. This includes:

  • Homeowners
  • Tenants and renters
  • Business owners
  • Property managers
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Amusement parks and retail centers

Unlike some states, California does not differentiate between types of visitors. Whether you’re a customer, guest, or service worker, property owners must fix known hazards or warn about them. Ignorance is not a valid defense if the danger was something the owner should have known about.

Factors the court may consider when determining liability:

  • How long the hazard existed
  • Prior complaints or injuries
  • Visibility or obviousness of the danger
  • Inadequate attempts to repair the hazard
  • Whether the danger was foreseeable

Types of Compensation in Premises Liability Cases

If youā€™ve been injured due to a dangerous property condition, you may be entitled to recover:

Economic Damages:

  • Medical expenses (current and future)
  • Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Out-of-pocket costs

Non-Economic Damages:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Disability
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

In severe cases, punitive damages may also apply. These are awarded when the property owner acted with extreme recklessness, destroyed evidence, or caused catastrophic injury or death.

Speak With a California Premises Liability Attorney Today

If you were injured on someone elseā€™s property, don’t delay. Contact Hillstone Law for a free case evaluation. Weā€™ll review your claim, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve. You pay no legal fees unless we win your case.

Relevant California Legal Codes

  • Civil Code Ā§ 1714(a) ā€“ Property owner liability for negligence
  • Government Code Ā§ 835 ā€“ Liability for dangerous conditions on public property
  • Health & Safety Code Ā§ 17920.3 ā€“ Substandard housing/building conditions

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