Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, and when they fail, innocent people get hurt. Premises liability covers a wide range of incidents, including slip-and-falls, injuries from broken stairs or railings, swimming pool accidents, falling merchandise, and assaults that result from inadequate security. At Michael Yerzinkyan Law, we represent people injured on unsafe property throughout Southern and Central California and hold negligent owners, landlords, and businesses accountable.
Under California Civil Code section 1714, everyone is responsible for injuries caused by their lack of ordinary care in managing their property. To prevail, an injured person generally must show that the owner or occupier controlled the property, failed to use reasonable care to keep it safe, and that this failure caused the injury. Owners are expected to inspect for hazards, repair known dangers, and warn visitors of risks that are not obvious. Because California applies a pure comparative negligence rule, you may recover even if you are found partly responsible, with your damages reduced accordingly. Our attorneys preserve key evidence such as maintenance logs, security footage, and prior-incident reports.
Victims may be entitled to a full measure of damages, including past and future medical expenses, lost earnings and reduced earning capacity, and compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Where the conduct was especially reckless, punitive damages may be available. Michael Yerzinkyan Law offers free, no-obligation consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.