You Shouldn't Pay the Price for Someone Else's Negligence
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors, guests, and tenants. This includes inspecting the property for hazards, promptly addressing any dangerous conditions, and providing adequate warnings about potential risks. When property owners neglect this responsibility, they can be held liable for any resulting damages.
If you've been hurt due to a dangerous condition on someone else's property, the experienced premises liability attorneys at Cohen & Marzban are ready to help. As the trusted Los Angeles premises liability law firm, we investigate your accident, build a strong case, and fight to recover the full compensation you deserve, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Common Types of Premises Liability Cases in Los Angeles
Premises liability encompasses a wide range of scenarios in which injuries occur due to unsafe property conditions. Some of the most common types of premises liability cases we handle in Los Angeles include:
Our Los Angeles premises liability attorneys can help you understand your rights and legal options if you've been injured on someone else's property. Under California Civil Code Section 1714, property owners have a legal duty of care to all persons who enter their premises.
Injuries Caused by Unsafe Property Conditions
Premises liability accidents can result in a wide spectrum of injuries, from minor lacerations to conditions that permanently alter a person's life. The severity often depends on the type of hazard, the circumstances of the accident, and how quickly the victim receives medical attention. Common injuries we see in premises liability cases include:
- Traumatic brain injuries: Caused by falls or blunt impact, ranging from concussions to severe, permanent cognitive damage.
- Spinal cord injuries: Falls from heights or violent impacts can damage the spine and lead to partial or full paralysis.
- Broken bones and fractures: Wrists, hips, and ankles are particularly vulnerable in slip and fall accidents.
- Serious back injuries: Herniated discs and soft tissue damage that can result in chronic pain and limited mobility.
- Burn injuries: Caused by fires, explosions, or electrical hazards on poorly maintained properties.
- Neck injuries: Whiplash and cervical damage resulting from falls or sudden impacts.
- Muscle and ligament injuries: Sprains, tears, and soft tissue trauma that can require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation.
- Amputation: Severe machinery, elevator, or escalator accidents can result in the loss of a limb.
- Wrongful death: In the most tragic cases, hazardous property conditions claim lives.
No matter how serious your injury, you deserve full and fair compensation. Our Los Angeles premises liability attorneys have the experience and resources to pursue the maximum recovery available under California law — and we don't get paid unless you do.
Compensation for Your Premises Liability Injuries
We will fight to recover the full compensation you deserve for your injuries, which may include:
- Medical expenses: This includes medical bills like hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, medication, rehabilitation, and any ongoing medical needs.
- Lost wages: We will help you recover compensation for lost income and any future loss of earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering: We will fight to get you compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress you have endured and continue to experience.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries limit your ability to participate in activities you previously enjoyed, we will seek compensation for the loss of enjoyment of life.
- Punitive damages: In cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, we may seek punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.
We will work to identify all forms of compensation you may be eligible to receive and pursue them relentlessly.
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