Premises Liability Lawyers in Rocklin, CA

We Fight for the Injured in Rocklin & Newport Beach

Everyone has a right to feel safe when visiting someone else’s property, whether a retail store, a restaurant, a public park, or a private residence. Serious injuries can occur when property owners or those in control of property fail to maintain safe conditions. 

California premises liability law holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe premises. At Patrick Law, P.C., we help injury victims of dangerous property conditions take legal action and demand accountability. If you or someone you love has been injured due to unsafe property conditions, we can fight for the compensation you need to recover. 

Call (949) 998-5495 or contact us online to request a free consultation with a Rocklin premises liability attorney. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience. 

Cases We Handle. How Were You Injured? 

Premises liability cases arise from various accidents caused by hazardous conditions. Common types of incidents and property hazards we encounter include:

• Slip-and-falls or trip-and-falls. These are among the most frequent premises liability claims. They can be caused by:
  • Wet or slippery floors, such as in spills, leaks, or recently mopped floors, without warning signs.
  • Uneven surfaces, cracked sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, or damaged flooring.
  • Loose rugs, mats, or carpeting.
  • Poorly maintained stairs or broken handrails.
  • Obscured obstacles or clutter in walkways.
• Inadequate security. If a property owner fails to provide reasonable security measures in an area where criminal activity is foreseeable, they may be liable for injuries resulting from assaults, robberies, or other violent crimes. This can involve insufficient lighting, broken locks, or a lack of security personnel.
• Dog bites. California dog owners are often held "strictly liable" for injuries caused by their dogs, meaning they can be responsible for damages even if their dog had no prior history of aggression.
• Swimming pool accidents. Drownings, near-drownings, or severe injuries can occur due to insecure fences, lack of supervision, broken pool equipment, or improper maintenance.
• Falling objects. These can include merchandise falling from store shelves, ceiling collapses, or items dislodged from high places.
• Fires and flooding. Injuries caused by fires due to faulty wiring, improper maintenance, or inadequate fire suppression systems, or injuries from slipping in flooded areas due to broken pipes or leaks.
• Elevator and escalator accidents. Malfunctions or poor maintenance of these conveyances can lead to serious injuries.

What Compensation May Be Available in Premises Liability Claims?

You may be entitled to recover various types of compensation, often categorized as "economic" and "non-economic" damages:

• Economic damages. These are quantifiable financial losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and property damage.
• Non-economic damages. These compensate for intangible losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement or scarring.
• Punitive damages. In rare cases where a property owner's conduct was particularly egregious, malicious, or reckless, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior from others.