Premises liability is an essential legal concept in the Inland Empire, which refers to the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe conditions on their premises. The property owner may be liable for damages if someone is injured on a property due to hazardous conditions. At Fiore Legal, we specialize in helping clients navigate premises liability claims in Inland Empire, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
Premises Liability Laws in Inland Empire
The first step towards determining whether or not you have a valid premises liability claim in Inland Empire is to identify if the property owner had a duty of care towards you.
The following issues usually need to be considered when evaluating whether a duty of care exists or not:
- Was the accident or harm foreseeable and preventable?
- Were actions taken to warn property visitors or mitigate the risks?
- Did you have a right to be on the property?
- Did you contribute to the accident and resulting injury?
California laws state the following when it comes to the duty of care of property owners:
- The duty of care cannot be delegated to someone else
- The duty is only owed to people that are legally on the property
- The duty is greater in the case of children that cannot foresee dangers and risks