Premises Liability Attorneys — Marin County
Slip & Fall | Dog Bites | Inadequate Security
Property owners in California have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When they fail to do so and someone is injured, they can be held liable. Rush Injury Law represents victims of slip and falls, dog bites, inadequate security, and other premises liability accidents throughout Marin County and the Bay Area.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Inadequate security (negligent security)
- Swimming pool accidents
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Toxic exposure
- Amusement park injuries
California Property Owner Duties
Under California law, property owners must use reasonable care in the management of their property to avoid exposing persons to an unreasonable risk of harm. This includes regularly inspecting the property for hazards, repairing known dangerous conditions promptly, and warning visitors of hazards that cannot be immediately fixed.
What You Must Prove in a Premises Liability Case
- The property owner owed you a duty of care
- A dangerous condition existed on the property
- The owner knew or should have known about the condition
- The owner failed to fix the condition or warn you
- The dangerous condition caused your injuries
- You suffered actual damages as a result
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I slipped on a wet floor in a store?
If a store employee created the hazard, or if the store knew (or should have known) about the wet floor and failed to clean it up or warn customers, the store may be liable for your injuries. The key is proving the store had 'notice' of the hazard.
Can I sue if I was bitten by a dog in California?
Yes. California has a strict liability dog bite statute (Civil Code § 3342), meaning dog owners are liable for bites regardless of whether the dog had a history of aggression or the owner knew about it. You do not need to prove the owner was negligent.
Injured on Someone's Property? We'll Hold Them Accountable.
No fees unless we win.