{"id":4108,"date":"2022-01-14T10:52:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T10:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/?page_id=4108"},"modified":"2023-01-16T03:41:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T03:41:24","slug":"premises-liability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/premises-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Premises Liability"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4108\" class=\"elementor elementor-4108\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e863c4e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e863c4e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8deb68d\" data-id=\"8deb68d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42976a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42976a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Premises Liability Attorney in San Luis Obispo, CA\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d5bc54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d5bc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law requires property owners and operators to keep their premises, their land, their buildings reasonably safe for visitors. If their failure to keep this obligation leads to serious injury, then the accident victims may file a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, premises liability refers to personal injury cases where a property owner&#8217;s negligence led to personal injuries. Slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and the like may be included in the <a href=\"\/blog\/what-are-the-common-types-of-personal-injuries\/\">personal injury<\/a> claim for a premises liability lawsuit. Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> competent San Luis Obispo premises liability lawyer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at 805 Law Group has years of experience representing accident victims, getting the proper medical treatment, and pursuing damages for medical bills and lost wages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one have suffered serious injuries from a property owner failing their due diligence, get in touch with our office to schedule a consultation! Our personal injury law firm can also provide legal representation for an automobile accident, medical malpractice, or product liability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7832c64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7832c64\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d7af14\" data-id=\"1d7af14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fbd76 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fbd76\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c33962d\" data-id=\"c33962d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7071e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7071e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact the 805 Law Group<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(805) 466-4800\u00a0today!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6dd36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6dd36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are Common Premises Liability Cases?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a72cb55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a72cb55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premises liability covers a vast array of scenarios. What makes it such a case is a property owner\u2019s neglect that led to an accident. Premises liability can include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog bite incidents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playground accidents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate or negligent security<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace accidents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming pool accidents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and fall injury<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions, feel free to call the law offices of our 805 Law Group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2a0458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2a0458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do I Get a Favorable Verdict in My Case?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcb3f66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcb3f66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to California Civil Code 1714, property owners are responsible for providing ordinary care. If your injuries are caused by the owner\u2019s negligence or inability to provide ordinary care, then they have a premises liability lawsuit in their hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key components to pursue a premises liability claim are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The defendant owns or has possession of the property.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The defendant was careless in providing &#8220;ordinary care&#8221; to avoid injury.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plaintiff was hurt as a result of the property&#8217;s poor care.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The negligence played a significant role in the causation of the damage.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our help, we can help you prove the key components above so you can prevail in your claim and be duly compensated. If we can prove that the persons responsible for the property failed to perform \u201cduty of care,\u201d then they are liable for the damages that resulted from the injury, such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, and loss of income.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e139daf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e139daf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who May Be Held Responsible for California Premises Liability Cases?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce43ca4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce43ca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many parties who can be held liable for a premises liability personal injury case. Aside from the property owners, people who rent, lease, or work on the property may also be liable under certain circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an example, if a person was injured from a wet floor inside a restaurant, then the restaurant owner leasing the property may be held liable instead of the property owner themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64bf40e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64bf40e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can I Be Compensated in a San Luis Obispo Premises Liability Case?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6fdbce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6fdbce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned previously, property owners have a duty of care. However, there is a different level of care required for visitors versus those who were not supposed to be there.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the different categories for duty of care:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Duty of care to Trespassers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trespassers can still recover compensation under specific situations. It\u2019s best to talk to our experienced <a href=\"\/restraining-orders\/\">San Luis Obispo<\/a> premises liability lawyer for legal help in these cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Duty of care to Licensees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These people are allowed to set foot in the property with some boundaries and limitations. These people can still be entitled to compensation for injuries suffered within the premises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Duty of care to Invitees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As the name suggests, this person is on the property at the invitation of the property owner. Property owners may be held liable for all injuries that happen to invitees from dangerous conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the owner&#8217;s negligence has been proven, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/personal-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our San Luis Obispo premises liability lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you recover compensation for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and Suffering<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost Income<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disfigurement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Anguish<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of consortium<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents can have long-lasting effects. Our compassionate attorneys will take all the steps necessary to ensure you are properly compensated. Call us now to see how we can help!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d688476 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d688476\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2548386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2548386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law values our children and recognizes that they may not be aware that they should not trespass on other people&#8217;s property. The Attractive Nuisance doctrine often exempts children from falling under the duty of care for trespassers. According to this doctrine, a property owner may be held accountable for injuries to children who are trespassing on the property if the object that caused the injury is attractive to children, such as slide sets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property owners are required by law to take necessary steps to prevent injuring children. These precautions may involve, among other things, erecting gates in hazardous areas or building perimeter fences around pools.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a guest on another&#8217;s property, you are entitled to certain legal protections and should not have been harmed on another&#8217;s property. If you have been hurt on someone else&#8217;s property, please contact our <a href=\"\/san-luis-obispo-lgbt-divorce-attorneys\/\">San Luis Obispo<\/a> premises liability lawyer right once.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8cd803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8cd803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Call Our Dedicated San Luis Obispo Premises Liability Attorney Today\n\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1363b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f1363b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine suffering catastrophic injury because an irresponsible person did not perform their due diligence as a property owner. Even minor accidents can bring immense stress, expenses, and suffering all from someone else\u2019s negligence. Our experienced premises liability lawyer at 805 Law Group will ensure that you live as comfortable a life as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our attorneys will handle the legal end so you can focus your energy on recovery. We will negotiate with insurance companies and adjusters, correspond with the other party, and represent you in court. We can ensure you get the best possible deal and the maximum compensation possible to help deal with the damages incurred.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step on the road to recovery is just a phone call away. Contact our San Luis Obispo premises liability lawyer today to discuss your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85fbc9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85fbc9d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e40dca7\" data-id=\"e40dca7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-46638f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46638f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d63f115\" data-id=\"d63f115\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a15e1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a15e1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get the personal attention you deserve in your drug case \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">call our firm<\/a>\u00a0at<br \/><a href=\"tel:8054207547\">(805) 420-7547<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Premises Liability Attorney in San Luis Obispo, CA The law requires property owners and operators to keep their premises, their land, their buildings reasonably safe for visitors. If their failure to keep this obligation leads to serious injury, then the accident victims may file a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner. 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