If you suffer an injury while on someone else’s property in Sacramento, including public property, you may be entitled to seek financial recovery. At Jacoby & Meyers, our Sacramento personal injury attorneys can assist in pursuing a claim involving a property owner’s potential liability using personalized legal services. We have been handling premises liability cases for clients in California since 1972. Contact us today to request a free consultation.
Why Hire Us?
- Our team includes lawyers who have experience negotiating with insurance companies to pursue settlements prior to trial. Our litigators can also take a premises liability case to court, if necessary.
- We assist clients through the legal process and may provide guidance on obtaining appropriate medical care in Sacramento.
- We have represented many clients in California and handle cases on a contingency- fee basis meaning fees may depend on the outcome of the case.
Our Sacramento Office
We serve premises liability clients throughout the whole of California, with 14 offices in convenient locations.
Our Sacramento office is located at 1215 K St., 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
You can set an appointment to visit us by calling (916) 269-8918. Our lines are always open for a free case review.
How Can a Sacramento Premises Liability Attorney Help You?
If you suffer an injury while in a grocery store, shopping center, school, workplace, public place, or even at a private residence in Sacramento, filing an insurance claim may involve challenges.
Insurance companies evaluate claims and may dispute liability or damages.
An attorney can assist in gathering evidence, filing a legal claim, and communicating with insurers while you focus on your recovery.
What Is Premises Liability Law?
The personal injury practice area of premises liability law places a legal responsibility on the owners and controllers of properties in California to maintain reasonably safe premises for lawful visitors. California Civil Code (CIV) § 1714 imposes this obligation on property owners and managers. If an accident occurs because of a property defect, the owner may be held liable, or financially responsible, for a victim’s injuries.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle in Sacramento
Premises liability law covers a variety of accident types in Sacramento. If you were injured in any kind of incident, you may consider reaching out to our team. We handle the following types of cases, among others:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Staircase accidents
- Dog attacks
- Swimming pool incidents
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Structural collapses
- Toxic exposure
- Electrocutions or fire hazards
- Poor property maintenance
- Negligent security
We represent clients in claims involving private property owners, businesses, and government entities. Our past case results include a $13 million outcome in a wrongful death claim against the city and $6.02 million in a negligent security case.*
*Past results depend on the specific facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome. Amounts listed are gross recoveries before attorney fees and costs.
Elements of Proof in a Sacramento Premises Liability Claim
When you pursue a premises liability claim in Sacramento, you accept the burden of proof. This means you must prove the required elements of your claim as more likely to be true than not true. This burden of proof is known as a “preponderance of the evidence.”
The key elements of a premises liability case are:
- Duty of care: The defendant must have had a legal obligation to maintain the property so that it was reasonably safe for visitors.
- Breach of duty: The property owner must have failed to keep the premises reasonably safe.
- Causation: There must be evidence that the property hazard caused the injury.
- Damages: The plaintiff must have suffered compensable damages, such as physical injuries and medical bills.
In general, a claim involves showing that a property owner failed to address or warn of a hazard and that this contributed to the injury.
Your Status as a Property Visitor Matters
The specific duties of care placed on a property owner in Sacramento vary based on the type of visitor. There are three types:
- Invitee: Individuals invited onto the property for the benefit of the owner, such as customers. Property owners are expected to maintain reasonably safe conditions and address hazards.
- Licensee: Individuals who have permission to be on a property for their own purposes, such as social guests. Property owners must address known hazards and provide warnings.
- Trespasser: Individuals without permission to enter a property. Property owners generally owe limited duties but may not intentionally cause harm. Additional considerations may apply if the trespasser is a child.
Navigating and proving a premises liability claim in Sacramento may be easier with assistance from an attorney.
Contact Our Experienced Sacramento Premises Liability Attorneys
At Jacoby & Meyers, we handle premises liability cases as part of our personal injury practice. Our team includes attorneys and support staff who assist clients through the legal process.
Discuss your premises liability matter with our attorneys at no cost or obligation to hire us. Contact our Sacramento law office directly by calling (916) 269-8918. We also respond to inquiries through our online messaging system.