Premises Liability

Los Angeles Injury Attorneys Holding Property Owners Across California Responsible for Slip and Fall Injuries

When you walk into a store, visit someone’s home, or use a parking garage, you have every right to expect the space to be reasonably safe. You should not have to worry about falling, being struck by unsafe objects, or stepping into hidden hazards. If you were injured because someone failed to maintain their property, California law gives you the right to take legal action.

At Need Justice Now, APC, our Los Angeles premises liability lawyers help people like you hold property owners accountable. Whether you were hurt in a slip and fall at a retail store or injured by a broken stair in your apartment complex, we take the time to understand your situation and explain your options. If we take your case, we commit to doing the work it takes to get results.

Call 888-998-4000 today to get started with a free consultation.

What California Law Requires from Property Owners

Under California law, anyone who owns, leases, or manages a property must keep it reasonably safe for people who are legally on the premises. That includes routine inspections, timely repairs, and clear warnings for any hazards that cannot be fixed right away.

If you were injured on someone else’s property, you may have a claim if the owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent harm. That includes:

• Cleaning up spills or debris in a timely manner
• Repairing broken stairs, railings, or flooring
• Securing merchandise or shelving in stores
• Fixing lighting in walkways and stairwells
• Locking gates or fencing off dangerous areas

Our premises liability attorneys in Los Angeles can help you figure out whether the owner met those basic responsibilities or allowed a dangerous condition to remain.

Why “Notice” Matters in Your Case

To succeed in a premises liability claim, you usually need to prove that the property owner had notice of the hazard. That means they either knew about it or should have known if they had been doing regular inspections.

For example, if you slipped in a grocery store aisle because of a spill, we would ask how long the spill had been there. If store employees walked past it multiple times without cleaning it or posting a warning sign, that strengthens your case. If you tripped on a broken stair that other tenants had already reported, the landlord’s failure to act may support your claim.

Our team will gather evidence to show how long the hazard existed and what the owner did—or did not do—to address it.

What Happens If the Hazard Was Obvious

Sometimes, a property owner may argue that the danger was open and obvious, meaning you should have seen it and avoided it. That defense does not automatically block your claim.

In many cases, you may not have been able to avoid the hazard safely. For example, a loose tile at the top of a narrow stairwell may be visible, but you might have had no safe alternative. We know how to counter this kind of argument by showing that even a visible hazard still created an unreasonable risk of harm.

If someone tries to blame you for your own injuries, we are prepared to push back and protect your right to recover.

What Makes These Cases Different from Other Injury Claims

Premises liability cases often come down to details. Unlike a car accident, where liability is often established by a police report and vehicle damage, your claim may depend on what time the hazard appeared, who saw it, and whether the owner followed basic safety procedures.

When you contact us, we will ask specific questions to help build your case, such as:

• How long was the dangerous condition present before your injury?
• Was it reported before you got hurt?
• Did anyone witness the incident or see the hazard beforehand?
• Was there video surveillance that captured what happened?
• Were there warning signs, cones, or barriers in place?

You do not need to have all the answers right now. That is our job. We will do the legwork to find the information that supports your case.

Where These Injuries Happen

We help clients injured in a wide variety of settings. Some of the most common locations include:

• Apartment buildings and rental properties
• Grocery stores, shopping centers, and retail chains
• Public garages and parking lots
• Hotels, gyms, and office buildings
• Construction sites and active work zones

Each location carries its own risks and legal standards. Our attorneys know what to look for, and we know how to hold both individuals and companies accountable when safety is ignored.

Talk to a Premises Liability Lawyer in Los Angeles

You should not have to deal with the costs of an injury that was caused by someone else’s carelessness. If you were hurt because a property owner failed to fix a hazard or warn you about it, you may have the right to compensation. At Need Justice Now, APC, our California premises liability lawyers take the time to investigate your case and fight for what you need to recover.

Call 888-998-4000 today to schedule your free consultation. You will not owe any legal fees unless we win compensation for you.