California premises liability comes from Civil Code § 1714: everyone is responsible for injuries caused by their lack of ordinary care. For property owners, that means inspecting, fixing, and warning about hazards.
What we have to prove
- A dangerous condition existed (wet floor, broken step, poor lighting, uneven pavement, missing handrail).
- The owner knew or should have known about it.
- They failed to fix it or warn you.
- It caused your injury.
Store surveillance footage is often overwritten within days. We send preservation demands immediately.
Evidence that wins these cases
- Photos of the hazard and the scene the same day
- Incident reports and witness names
- Surveillance video
- Inspection and cleaning logs
- Prior complaints about the same hazard
Typical injuries
Hip and wrist fractures, knee and shoulder tears, back injuries, and head injuries. Older adults are especially vulnerable, and the damages reflect it.