Premises Liability

The Law Offices of David D. Diamond

Premises liability is a broad area of personal injury law that covers the responsibilities of property owners and the rights of people who visit private and public properties.  It is also an area of law the covers property owner negligence and property owner liability. 

According to the law, people who are in possession of property must ensure that their property remains free of hazardous conditions.  If property owners notice that there are dangerous conditions on their properties, they must fix or remove the dangerous conditions.  In cases where property owners do not fix hazardous conditions and a person is injured while on their property due to the dangerous conditions, property owners may be held liable should the injured person take any form of legal action.

Types of Premises Liability Cases

There are numerous different types of premises liability cases.  However, some of the most common premises liability cases include:  slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, workplace accidents and amusement park accidents.  Additionally, security negligence and retail store negligence cases are also very common. 

There are several key elements that are involved in all premises liability cases.  First, there is the responsibility of the property owner.  Property owners are the people who are in legal possession of the land and who control it.  When property owners are in possession of land, they are responsible for ensuring it is safe and for removing all harmful conditions.  Second, there are the rights of property visitors or trespassers.  When people visit a property, they are supposed to be protected from dangerous conditions.  People who are injured while on another person’s property, whether private or public, may be allowed to file lawsuits for their injuries.  However, in order to do so, they must be able to prove that a hazardous condition existed, that the owner of the land knew about the condition and that the land owner did nothing to fix it.

Santa Clarita Premises Liability Lawyers

If you have been injured on another person’s property, whether it was private or public property, the Santa Clarita premises liability lawyers at the Law Offices of David D. Diamond are here to help you.  Contact the Law Offices of David D. Diamond to schedule your initial premises liability consultation today!