Premises Liability
When dangerous conditions on someone else's property cause life-altering injuries, you deserve full justice and compensation.
Does Your Injury Involve Property Negligence?
The Hazard
A dangerous condition existed on the property—wet flooring, poor lighting, or uneven pavement.
The Impact
The harm is significant—fractures, back/neck trauma, long-term rehab, or lost income.
The Owner
Liability turns on what the owner knew, maintenance history, and prior complaints.
Uncovering the
Liable Party.
Premises injuries rarely come down to “just an accident.” Liability often depends on who controlled the property, who handled maintenance, and whether the hazard was known—or should have been known.
David identifies every responsible party and secures the records that prove it—so the claim reflects the full impact on your life.
Most people don’t realize this: the key proof is in property records. We move quickly to secure incident reports, maintenance logs, and any available video before it’s lost or overwritten.
The Liability Web
(WHO MAY BE RESPONSIBLE)More responsible parties can mean
more coverage and a stronger recovery payout.
- Property Owner
- Property Manager
- Maintenance Contractor
- Business / Tenant
- Cleaning / Janitorial Vendor
- Security Provider
What Matters Early in a Premises Liability Claim
In premises cases, the property side often controls the key facts. David applies a disciplined serious-injury approach: identify who controlled the property, secure the records that matter, and prove notice with evidence—not assumptions.
Safety Standards
Building codes, store policies, and basic safety rules set the baseline for what should have been fixed or warned about.
Property-Controlled Evidence
Incident reports, maintenance logs, inspection schedules, and surveillance video can prove what happened—and when.
Notice & Prior Issues
Prior complaints, repeat repairs, and earlier incidents can show the hazard wasn’t new—it was ignored.
* Relevance depends on the facts and admissibility.
How We Build a
Premises Liability Case
Premises cases are won with early documentation. We act quickly to preserve what happened and prove who had notice and control.
Rapid Investigation
We secure incident reports, photos, witness information, and available surveillance footage—before records change or video is overwritten.
Liability Development
We identify who controlled the property and apply the safety standards that matter—policies, codes, inspections, maintenance, and prior complaints.
Medical Story & Damages
We document the full impact of your injury—treatment, recovery time, limitations, and the long-term costs your case must cover.
Trial-Backed Negotiation
Property insurers push quick, low offers. We negotiate from strength—prepared to litigate if that’s what it takes to get fair value.
Proven Results in
Premises Liability.
Blau v. Union Bank
Yanez v. LA County
Perez v. Apartment Complex
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Premises Liability FAQs
Premises injuries can look simple, but liability often turns on notice, maintenance records, and what the property owner did (or didn’t) do to keep the area safe. Here are clear answers to the questions people ask most before a case review.
Get medical care first. If you can, take photos/video of the area (floor condition, lighting, stairs/railings, weather), note the exact location, and get witness names/numbers. Report it to the property staff and ask for an incident report. Keep your shoes/clothing and don’t “fix” or wash anything that shows what happened.
Most cases come down to notice and reasonableness: the hazard existed long enough that they knew (or should have known), and they didn’t fix it or warn about it. Proof often includes photos, witness statements, surveillance video, maintenance/cleaning logs, inspection records, and prior complaints.
It depends on who controlled the area where you were hurt. That could be the property owner, a business/tenant, the property manager, or a maintenance/cleaning vendor. More than one party can share responsibility, especially in shopping centers, apartment buildings, and commercial properties.
Video is often overwritten quickly. The best approach is to request preservation immediately and have counsel send a formal preservation notice. If the video exists, it can show how the hazard formed, how long it was there, and whether staff addressed it.
You’re usually not required to give a statement right away. Be polite, but avoid guessing details or minimizing symptoms. Don’t sign releases or accept quick payments without understanding what you’re giving up. It’s often best to have your attorney handle communications.
Deadlines vary by state and can be shorter for government-owned property or certain notice requirements. Even if you have time, evidence can disappear fast—so it’s smart to speak with a lawyer early to protect records and confirm the correct filing deadline.
30+ Results in Excess of $1 Million
Ready to discuss your
premises liability case?
Speak directly with attorney David Reinard to secure your evidence, establish a clear plan, and build trial-level preparation from day one.