Personal Injury Attorneys
California Premises Liability Lawyers
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises for visitors. When they neglect this duty and someone is injured, they can be held liable for damages. From dangerous conditions to inadequate security, we pursue justice for victims injured on another's property.
What We Handle
Common Causes & Scenarios
Negligent Maintenance
Property owners who fail to properly maintain their premises—fixing broken stairs, filling potholes, or repairing damaged flooring—can be held liable for resulting injuries.
Inadequate Security
When property owners fail to provide reasonable security measures in high-crime areas, they may be liable for assaults, robberies, and other criminal acts.
Building Code Violations
Violations of building codes, fire codes, or safety regulations that lead to injuries can establish negligence per se.
Failure to Warn
Property owners must warn visitors of known hazards they cannot readily see, such as wet floors, construction areas, or aggressive animals.
Dangerous Conditions
Broken handrails, defective elevators, exposed wiring, and other dangerous conditions that owners know about or should have discovered through reasonable inspection.
Defective Design or Construction
Sometimes the property itself was designed or built in a dangerous manner. Architects, builders, and developers may share liability.
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Comprehensive Investigation
We thoroughly investigate the property, review maintenance records, examine building code compliance, and identify all hazards that contributed to your injury.
Multiple Party Liability
Premises liability cases may involve property owners, tenants, management companies, security firms, and maintenance contractors. We identify all responsible parties.
Expert Resources
We work with safety engineers, security consultants, building code experts, and other professionals who can establish the property owner's negligence.
Insurance Company Experience
Property owners carry commercial insurance policies. We know how to negotiate with these insurers and litigate when necessary.
All Property Types
Whether your injury occurred at a store, apartment complex, hotel, office building, or private home, we have experience with all types of premises liability claims.
Serious Injury Focus
We focus on cases involving significant injuries that have a real impact on your life, ensuring you receive compensation that truly addresses your needs.
Attorney-Led Representation
Counsel is assigned to every case, even in pre-litigation.
Selective Case Acceptance
We accept fewer matters to maintain focus and precision.
Strategy Over Volume
Decisions are deliberate, not automated.
Arvin Mousavi
Founding Attorney
Arvin Mousavi is a California attorney focused on personal injury and consumer litigation. He represents clients with discretion, precision, and a results-driven approach. His experience includes working for recognized plaintiffs' firms as well as a Vault 10 ranked law firm which represents numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is premises liability?
Premises liability is the legal principle that property owners and occupiers can be held responsible for injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. The owner's duty of care varies depending on whether the injured person was an invitee (customer), licensee (social guest), or trespasser.
How long does a property owner have to fix a hazard?
There's no set time limit. The law requires property owners to fix hazards within a 'reasonable' time after they knew or should have known about the danger. What's reasonable depends on the severity of the hazard and how long it existed. A spill that just occurred is different from a broken staircase that's been dangerous for months.
Can I sue if I was injured at a friend's house?
Yes, homeowners insurance typically covers injuries to guests. Filing a claim doesn't mean suing your friend personally—the insurance company pays the claim. Many people don't realize they can seek compensation for injuries at private homes.
What if I was injured by a criminal act on someone's property?
Property owners can be liable for criminal acts if they failed to provide reasonable security given the circumstances. Factors include the crime rate in the area, prior incidents on the property, and industry standards for security measures.
Can I sue if I was injured at a government-owned property?
Yes, but claims against government entities have special rules and very short deadlines. In California, you typically must file an administrative claim within six months of your injury. Missing this deadline can bar your lawsuit entirely.
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