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California Premises Liability Lawyer
Hurt because a property owner failed to keep their premises safe? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help injured Californians pursue full compensation. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Premises Liability Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Premises liability is a property owner's legal responsibility for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property. Under California Civil Code §1714, owners and occupiers must maintain reasonably safe premises and warn visitors of known hazards. Common dangers include wet or slippery floors, poor lighting, broken handrails, uneven surfaces, falling objects, and negligent security. When an owner's carelessness causes harm, an injured person may have a valid claim.
Wilshire Law Firm handles the full range of unsafe-property claims across California. These commonly include slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents, inadequate or negligent security, swimming pool accidents, dog bites, dangerous stairways and walkways, falling merchandise, and injuries in stores, apartments, hotels, and parking structures. Not sure whether your injury qualifies? A legal professional can review it during a free case review. Slip and fall accidents →
Premises liability accidents often cause serious, lasting injuries. The injuries we see most often include broken bones, head and traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, and soft-tissue damage. Because falls and similar accidents can lead to catastrophic harm, prompt medical care and an early case review help protect both your health and your claim. Brain injuries →
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that investigates your accident, identifies the responsible parties, and builds your case for maximum recovery. Our attorneys gather evidence, explain your rights under California law, handle every conversation with insurers, and pursue the compensation you deserve — all with personalized attention. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Injured victims in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering. In cases involving a death, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review. Wrongful death →
In most California premises liability cases you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a government entity — for example, an injury on public property — have much shorter deadlines, often just six months to file an administrative claim. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Premises Liability Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Premises Liability Claim in California?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid premises liability claim — duty, breach, and causation. Duty means the property owner or occupier was responsible for keeping the premises reasonably safe under California Civil Code §1714. Breach means they failed to fix or warn of a dangerous condition they knew about or should have known about. Causation means that failure directly caused your injury and losses. California's two-year statute of limitations generally applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review.
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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Premises Liability FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
In most cases you must show the property owner or occupier owed you a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe, breached that duty by allowing or failing to warn of a dangerous condition, and that this caused your injury. A key issue is whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard in time to fix it. Because the governing duty rule is not summarized in our reference materials, an attorney should confirm how it applies.
Yes. California follows pure comparative negligence, so being partly responsible reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault but does not bar it entirely. Owners and insurers often argue the visitor was careless, so how fault is divided can significantly affect your compensation.
Possibly. California generally focuses on whether the owner acted reasonably under the circumstances, and owners can owe some duties even to uninvited people, particularly children drawn to a hazard. These situations are fact-specific and turn on details, so it is worth having a lawyer review yours.
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. When a government entity owns the property, a six-month government claim deadline can apply first. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly. Learn about contingency fees →