Visiting a grocery store, restaurant, or a neighbor’s home should not be dangerous, but it often is. In Bakersfield, you have the right to expect you will be safe under the legal precedent known as premises liability. If you are hurt while on another person’s property because they were negligent, our premises liability lawyer in Bakersfield will hold that party accountable for your losses.
At The Ryan Law Group, our free consultations are opportunities for victims to learn what all of their legal options are in these tricky situations. Talk to our Bakersfield personal injury lawyer today. We have nearly three decades of experience.
Types of Premises Law Applicable in Bakersfield, CA
Premises law applies to a range of injury scenarios, including both residential and commercial property. Owners have the legal obligation to ensure that those who visit their property will be reasonably safe there. When they fail, and you suffer injuries, you have the right to hold the owner, manager, or other responsible parties accountable. Examples of premises liability cases we often see include:
- Slip and fall accidents: Any type of slippery surface inside or outside that is due to a preventable hazard could fall into this area. If an area is unsafe, and the owner has time to react to it before you fall, they must clean up the problem, rope off the area, or warn of the risk.
- Parking lot accidents: When surfaces are unsafe, due to potholes or uneven sidewalks, and you trip, the owner could be held accountable for the injuries you sustain.
- Amusement park accidents: In Bakersfield, if you visit one of the parks in the area, fall and suffer an injury, or something causes you harm on a roller coaster, you can hold the owner accountable. This could include components falling from heights, malfunctions, and failed maintenance.
- Animal-related injuries: A property owner is responsible for the actions of their animals. If a dog bites you or a horse bucks you for no apparent reason while you are riding it with the owner’s permission, they could be held accountable.
- Negligent security: Property owners maintain the expectation of keeping visitors safe from expected risks, including people with weapons, poor crowd control, or assault. This applies in situations where the property owner knew or should have known about the risk.
These are some, but not all, of the types of premises liability injuries we see. Our Bakersfield premises liability lawyer has the experience to help you navigate determining fault, building your case and claim, and seeking fair compensation. Before you agree to a settlement, speak to us and review our FAQs for more information.
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How to Prove Premises Liability in Bakersfield
The burden of proof is on the victim, meaning you and your attorney must demonstrate that the other party is responsible for the injuries and losses you have. This is a process our premises liability attorney in Bakersfield will handle for you with extreme attention to detail. To prove negligence, under Civil Code 1714, we need to meet the following requirements:
- Duty of care: The person you are seeking compensation from is responsible for the property and has a responsibility to uphold the property to the expected safe standards within reason.
- Breach of duty of care: The person you named failed, in some way, to uphold that duty of care in the maintenance or otherwise safety of their property.
- Causation: The breach of that duty of care directly caused you harm. That means the breach caused the accident you suffered.
- Injury: Their careless behavior is the direct and primary cause of your injuries and losses.
To prove these claims, we will use a wide range of evidence, including medical bills, witness statements, video footage of what occurred, and any other documented proof of what occurred. With the experience of our lawyer, we have a solid understanding of what the local court expects to see to hold this party accountable. You can count on The Ryan Law Group to find that information if it is out there.
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Potential Damages You Can Recover in a Premises Liability Case
Victims of a premises liability case must provide evidence to support any claims of losses they have. Our attorney will consider all forms of loss you suffered, including financial losses, but also physical and emotional trauma. You may be eligible for financial compensation paid to you if you have injuries such as the following:
- Medical costs from the care you received or will need in the future
- Loss of income from the inability to work due to injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Loss of earning capacity if you can no longer do the same type of work
- Property damage associated with the accident
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of quality of life
- Disfigurement
The list of potential losses is long, but the responsibility to you is to demonstrate what those losses are through clear evidence. This helps minimize the risk that the insurance company will deny your claim. If they do deny your claim or are unwilling to provide fair compensation as the law allows, expect our legal team to pursue a lawsuit in a court of law that holds that party and their insurance company accountable for your losses.
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Act Before the Statute of Limitation Expires
The California statute of limitations for personal injury claims like premises liability accidents is two years from the date the accident occurred. This means that you have two years to seek a claim against the at-fault party in a court of law, or you will be barred from doing so, no matter how much damage and proof of it you have.
This is a very tight limitation, as we often want to seek a settlement out of court before pursuing legal action in court. Do not wait to contact our team. Review our case results to see how we have helped people like you in similar situations.
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The Ryan Law Group is the reliable ally you need in this challenging type of accident. Our decades of experience and proven history of helping clients can work for you.
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