Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorneys

Reliable Legal Counsel Made Available to Anyone

At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we understand the challenges that come with suffering an injury on someone else’s property, such as in a retail store or a friend’s house. Our experienced team of premises liability attorneys in Los Angeles is committed to providing the legal support you need to seek compensation to try to make things right. Whether you were hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, bitten by a dog, or injured due to unsafe conditions, we are here to help you hold negligent property owners accountable. You can trust us to offer compassionate guidance and a results-driven approach to your case.

We can take cases involving premises liability accidents that occurred on any property type, including:

• Residential
• Public
• Commercial
• Industrial

To make our legal counsel highly affordable, we offer contingency fee agreements to every premises liability client. Under this payment system, you won’t owe any attorney fees unless we end your case in your favor, so the financial risk to you is little to nothing!

Get more information about our legal services and your options. Call our L.A. premises liability lawyers at (310) 231-9717 or use an online contact form now.

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners or managers responsible for keeping their premises reasonably safe and free of hazards that could harm visitors. When they fail to address unsafe conditions in a timely manner, and someone gets injured as a result, they might be held liable for those injuries through a premises liability claim.

Under premises liability law, three types of visitors are taken into consideration when determining the property owner’s liability, including:

• Invitee: Someone who is invited onto the property for business purposes is an invitee, such as a customer in a grocery store. Property owners owe a high duty of care to invitees.
• Licensees: Someone who visits a property for social reasons or their own benefit is a licensee, such as a friend visiting a neighbor or a door-to-door salesperson. Property owners owe a moderate duty of care to licensees.
• Trespassers: Someone who visits a property uninvited or unlawfully is a trespasser, such as a burglar. Property owners owe a minimal duty of care to trespassers.

Types of Premises Liability Claims

At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we handle various types of premises liability cases, each requiring a unique approach, such as:

• Slip and fall accidents: Slip-and-fall cases are among the most common premises liability claims, often occurring due to wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, poorly maintained stairs, or obstacles or debris left in walkways. Such incidents can lead to severe injuries like fractures, spinal damage, or even head injuries.
• Dog bites: Dog owners have a legal obligation to control their pets and prevent attacks. If a dog bite has caused you physical and emotional harm, you may be able to demand compensation through an injury claim, even if the attack happened on public property.
• Negligent security: Property owners, such as landlords or business operators, must take appropriate security measures to protect their visitors. Negligent security cases often involve poor lighting in parking lots, lack of security personnel, and broken locks or unsecured entry points.
• Attractive nuisance: Children are naturally drawn to certain property features, such as swimming pools or abandoned construction sites. Property owners must take extra precautions to safeguard children from these hazards. If your child has been injured due to an “attractive nuisance,” talk to our team to see if you can bring a claim for damages.
• Toxic exposure: Hazardous substances like mold, asbestos, or chemical leaks can cause lasting harm when property owners fail to address them. Toxic exposure cases often require compiling strong evidence, including environmental testing and medical records, so you should only bring such complex claims to us.

Evidence to Prove Premises Liability

Timely evidence collection can be the difference between a strong claim and a dismissed one. If you want to file a premises liability claim in Los Angeles, please reach out to our firm right away, so we can see if we’re the right fit for your case. If we are and you decide to hire us, we can see about collecting evidence quickly before important pieces become lost or destroyed.

Evidence types that might help with your premises liability claim include:

• Photographs: Pictures of the hazardous condition that caused the injury.
• Security footage: Video files captured by security cameras at the location of the accident like in-store CCTV footage.
• Witness statements: Testimonies from individuals who witnessed the incident.
• Medical records: Documentation of injuries and treatments linking them to the accident.
• Maintenance documents: Records showing a lack of property upkeep or prior complaints regarding the condition.

Compensation in a Premises Liability Claim

Different types of compensation that might apply to your premises liability claim, including:

• Medical expenses: Covers current and future healthcare costs related to your injury.
• Future care costs: For long-term needs such as rehabilitation or assistive devices.
• Lost wages: Reimbursement for time missed at work due to your recovery.
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident.

Our goal is to recover maximum compensation on your behalf so you can focus on your recovery without financial strain. Whether your case can be negotiated to a fair settlement or needs to go to court for litigation, we’ll be ready. 

Schedule a Free Consultation to Start

If you or a loved one has been injured on someone else’s property in Los Angeles, talk to the professional premises liability lawyers of McGee Lerer Ogrin. We offer compassionate, personalized service to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Trust us to provide the professional support you need to move forward confidently.

Call us at (310) 231-9717 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free consultation with a premises liability attorney in Los Angeles.