PREMISES ACCIDENTS

When we attend a recreational event, we trust that the venue owner will take every precaution to ensure the property is safe, but this is not always true. At WLC, we are experienced in working with clients injured or harmed by the venue’s negligence. We will do everything possible to ensure that you can obtain the total compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one have had an accident, we recommend the following steps:

• Call 911 if you have been seriously injured and need immediate medical help
• File a report with the owner or manager on duty at the time of your accident
• Take detailed pictures at the scene, with specific conditions that led to your accident
• Preserve any evidence that may be relevant to proving liability, such as an object that caused your fall
• If you did not need emergency medical help, see your physician immediately to ensure you did not sustain an injury from delayed symptoms.
• Call Willford Law Corporation – we are there for you.

DOG BITE If you are attacked by a dog, you no longer must prove that the dog had dangerous propensities. In California, we have “Strict Liability,” which means that if you are injured by a dog, the dog’s owner is liable. The attack or dog bite also does not have to occur on the owner’s premises. It can take place in a public location. If the dog’s owner is also a homeowner, the homeowner’s insurance should cover the injuries, but not always. 

If you or a loved one has experienced a dog bite, call us and we will make sure we get the compensation you deserve. 

PREMISES ACCIDENTS include injuries at a specific location, such as a restaurant, public park workplace, construction site, factory, or any other place where activities occur. These injuries can result from various negligent causes, including accidents, unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or human error. Slips, Trips, and Falls: Accidents are caused by wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, or cluttered walkways.

• Struck-by Accidents: Injuries occur when a moving object or equipment strikes someone. This can include falling objects, vehicles, or machinery.

• Caught-in or Caught-between Accidents: Injuries that happen when a person is caught in or between two objects, such as machinery or equipment.

• Falls from Heights: Injuries from falling from elevated surfaces, such as ladders, scaffolding, or rooftops.

• Electrical Injuries: Accidents related to electric shocks, burns, or electrocution.

• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs): Injuries caused by repetitive motions or overuse of certain body parts are often associated with tasks requiring repetitive movements.

• Strains and Sprains: Injuries to muscles, tendons, or ligaments are often caused by lifting heavy objects or improper body mechanics.

• Burns: Injuries resulting from exposure to heat, chemicals, or other sources of burn hazards.

• Exposure to Hazardous Substances: Injuries caused by contact with harmful substances or environments, such as toxic chemicals or gases.

• Machine-related Injuries: Accidents involving the use of machinery and equipment, such as getting caught in moving parts.

Premises liability laws (CA) require property owners to protect others from dangerous conditions that can cause injury or damage. If an owner fails to maintain their property or warn of a known danger and someone sustains injuries, they can be responsible for the victim’s economic and non-economic damages.

Slip-and-fall cases can be complicated. All property owners have a duty to maintain their premises. If they know of a hazard or should be aware of one and do not fix it and/or provide appropriate warning, the property owner can be held responsible for resulting falls