Northern California Premises Liability Lawyer

Northern California Premises Liability Attorney

Representing victims of serious injury throughout the West since 1967, the legal firm of Barr and Mudford is headquartered in Redding, California, and serves clients throughout the entire Northern California region, including Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. As dedicated Northern California Premises Liability Lawyers, we’re here to help you with your claim. Contact us today for experienced legal support.

Accidents that occur on public premises, for example on streets, in public buildings or parks, or on public transportation, can happen for any number of reasons. Most often poor design, lack of proper maintenance, substandard construction, clutter, and slippery surfaces are just some of the circumstances that can lead to an unfortunate personal injury accident.

Although they have an obligation to keep their buildings, grounds, and facilities safe and in good working order, property owners and landlords, including local, state and federal governments and their insurance companies aggressively resist personal injury claims for accidents that occur on public premises.

But you should not have to suffer both injury and financial hardship if negligence has caused an accident that could have been prevented. Redding personal injury lawyers Barr and Mudford, who have successfully handled many cases involving accidents on public premises, can help.

Understanding Public Property Claims with Premises Liability Lawyers

State and federal governments enjoy certain immunities when it comes to liability for accidents that happen on their properties, and the claims process in public premises legal action is more complex than in many other personal injury situations. Specific written notice requirements as well as other claims procedures must be followed in order to bring legal action. And that’s where we come in.

Our law firm has successfully represented a number of individuals, who have been hurt on public property as a result of negligence on the part a city, county or state governmental agency. We have the specific experience required in these types of cases to navigate the complexities of the process and make sure your best interests are served while you recover from your injuries.

VERY IMPORTANT: The statue of limitations for governmental personal injury claims is shorter than many others. If you’ve been injured in an accident on public property, don’t let the California statute of limitations expire before you find out if you’re entitled to compensation.

Do I need a Property Liability Attorney?

Property owners — whether commercial, public, or private — are required to make sure that their premises are safe and that reasonable care has been taken to maintain hazard-free conditions for customers or visitors. When someone slips and falls in a mall, a grocery store, on a public sidewalk, or in a private home, the question is who’s responsible?

Unless the visitor has engaged in unusually risky behavior, the responsibility lies with the property owner who must keep his or her premises safe and clutter-free. Owners are required to perform repairs in a timely manner and post warnings if there are any dangerous hazards visitors should be aware of.

Common conditions that pose high risks for slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, or other serious injuries include:

• Water pooled on a floor
• Torn or frayed carpeting
• Rickety stairway banisters
• Building code violations
• Potholes or debris in parking lots
• Crumbling curbs
• Failure to remove snow or ice
• Sidewalks upraised by tree roots.
• Property owners who are negligent or careless in maintaining a safe environment or who fail to provide adequate warnings of potential dangers are liable for injuries suffered by visitors who have taken reasonable care while on the property.

In Northern California, if you have sustained serious injuries in an accident as a result of negligence on the part of a property owner, you may be entitled to compensation, and are strongly encouraged to consult with a personal injury attorney with experience in property liability (also known as premises liability) cases.

It’s Important to Act Quickly in Premises Liability Cases

Because it can be difficult to prove negligence in a property liability case, it is critically important to talk with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident occurs in order to preserve evidence and meet California’s strict statute of limitations requirements. The circumstances surrounding a property liability claim are generally not as straightforward as one may think. Obtaining evidence, acquiring documents or video tape footage, and gathering witness testimony, may all be necessary in order to make a successful claim.

If you’ve suffered a serious injury as a result of negligence on the part of a property owner, you are encouraged to seek compensation for your medical care needs and other damages that are associated with the accident. Redding personal injury attorneys Barr and Mudford have the experience and record of success in property liability claims to provide counsel about your case, handle the complexities of the process, and, if necessary, take your case to court and fight for you.

Contact Our Lawyers Team to Get Legal help for Premises Liability Cases

Call Barr and Mudford right now at 530 243 8008 or 800 528 2020 for a free consultation about your injury accident. You can also contact us with details about your situation through email.