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Property owners and managers in Downey have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors. Under California Civil Code Section 1714, property owners are liable for injuries caused by their failure to maintain safe conditions. Slip and fall accidents, broken stairs, poor lighting, wet floors, and crumbling sidewalks are common hazards in commercial and residential properties throughout Downey.
Shopping centers, grocery stores, apartment complexes, and parking lots along Firestone Boulevard, Lakewood Boulevard, Imperial Highway, and Florence Avenue see frequent injury incidents. Property owners and their insurance companies will argue you were not paying attention or that the hazard was obvious. California's comparative negligence rule means they only need to prove partial fault to reduce your claim. An experienced premises liability attorney documents the dangerous condition, establishes notice, and fights for full compensation. Cases in Downey are filed at the Downey Courthouse.
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, and missing handrails in stores, restaurants, and public spaces.
Assaults and crimes on properties with broken locks, missing lighting, or no security cameras.
Drownings and injuries from missing fences, broken drains, and unsupervised pool areas.
Landlords and property owners liable for dangerous animals on their premises under CC 3342.
You must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors. Under California Civil Code Section 1714, property owners owe a duty of care to everyone who enters their property. Evidence includes surveillance footage, maintenance logs, prior complaints, witness statements, and photos of the hazard.
The statute of limitations for premises liability in California is two years from the date of injury. If the property is owned by a government entity, you must file a government tort claim within six months. Cases in Downey are filed at the Downey Courthouse. Contact us immediately to preserve your rights.
You can recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future treatment costs. In cases involving willful negligence or failure to address known hazards, punitive damages may also be available. Property owner insurance policies typically start at $300,000 or more for commercial properties.
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