What are the most common types of premises liability cases in California?
Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are by far the most common claims in California premises liability law suits. Common causes of slip and fall or trip and fall injuries are due to a foreign substance on the floor. The foreign substance is often either sticky or slippery. Other common causes are from unmarked uneven surfaces, or unmarked step downs, or holes in the walking surface, or defects in the floor, stairs, or stairways. Dangerous conditions on the premises contributing to injuries may include unsafe design and/or unsafe construction of buildings, or overgrown or uncontrolled landscaping, poor lighting or inadequate lighting, or inoperative lighting. Uncovered holes, unmarked ditches or culverts, dangerous debris or broken glass or sharp objects may also cause injury on the premises, as well as defective equipment or machinery, or malfunctioning traffic lights.
#1: Slip and fall/trip and fall accidentsOther common types include:
- Dog bites and animal attacks.
- Dangerous conditions on the premises (unsafe design and/or unsafe construction or uncontrolled landscaping, poor lighting)
- Uncovered holes, unmarked ditches or culverts, dangerous debris or broken glass or sharp objects .
- Fire hazards
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Toxic mold, asbestos exposure, or lead poisoning
- Poor circulation or ventilation causing "sick building" syndrome
#1: Slip and fall/trip and fall accidentsOther common types include:
- Dog bites and animal attacks.
- Dangerous conditions on the premises (unsafe design and/or unsafe construction or uncontrolled landscaping, poor lighting)
- Uncovered holes, unmarked ditches or culverts, dangerous debris or broken glass or sharp objects .
- Fire hazards
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Toxic mold, asbestos exposure, or lead poisoning
- Poor circulation or ventilation causing "sick building" syndrome
#1: Slip and fall/trip and fall accidentsOther common types include:
- Dog bites and animal attacks.
- Dangerous conditions on the premises (unsafe design and/or unsafe construction or uncontrolled landscaping, poor lighting)
- Uncovered holes, unmarked ditches or culverts, dangerous debris or broken glass or sharp objects .
- Fire hazards
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Toxic mold, asbestos exposure, or lead poisoning
- Poor circulation or ventilation causing "sick building" syndrome
#1: Slip and fall/trip and fall accidentsOther common types include:
- Dog bites and animal attacks.
- Dangerous conditions on the premises (unsafe design and/or unsafe construction or uncontrolled landscaping, poor lighting)
- Uncovered holes, unmarked ditches or culverts, dangerous debris or broken glass or sharp objects .
- Fire hazards
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Toxic mold, asbestos exposure, or lead poisoning
- Poor circulation or ventilation causing "sick building" syndrome
