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Simi Valley Premises
Liability Lawyer
Hazardous property conditions cause severe spill and fall trauma in Simi Valley. Our premises liability lawyers hold negligent owners accountable for maximum compensation.
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Slip and falls happen more often than most people think. A wet floor left without a warning sign, a stairwell missing a handrail, or a poorly lit parking lot with broken pavement can all put someone on the ground in seconds. An injury like that can leave you with fractures, lost wages, and medical bills that pile up while you’re trying to recover. Owners of stores, restaurants, and apartment buildings have a duty to keep their property safe, and when they ignore that duty and someone gets hurt, they’re responsible for the harm that follows.
What Is Premises Liability in Law?
Premises liability holds a property owner responsible when they fail to keep their property reasonably safe and someone gets hurt as a result. It’s a type of personal injury claim, and under California law an owner can be liable for injuries that happen on any property they own, control, or occupy.
Whether you’re dealing with a traumatic brain injury, a broken bone, or weeks of lost wages, we pursue the full compensation you need to cover your medical bills and move forward.
Types of Premises Liability Claims
People often think premises liability means only slip and fall accidents. Slip and falls are the most common type, but this area of law covers far more.
Premises liability claims can arise from:
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents on wet floors, uneven surfaces, or broken stairs
- Negligent security that leaves tenants or visitors exposed to assault or robbery
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Falls from heights due to missing railings or unsafe balconies
- Falling objects in stores and warehouses
- Swimming pool accidents
- Construction site injuries
These accidents happen everywhere — retail stores, hotels, apartment complexes, even a coworker’s home. Wherever it occurred, the owner had a duty to prevent unreasonable risk. When they skip that duty, whether by leaving a spill unmarked or failing to inspect for hazards, the injured person can recover compensation.
Bojat Law Group handles the full range of premises liability claims, along with car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death. Contact our team today to discuss your case and learn how we can fight for the compensation you deserve.
Injured on Someone Else's Property?
Our experienced premises liability attorneys are here to protect your rights.
(818) 877-4878How Do You Prove a Premises Liability Claim?
Winning a premises liability case comes down to four things you and your premises liability attorney have to establish:
Duty of care — the owner was responsible for keeping the premises reasonably safe.
Breach — they failed, through a wet floor left unmarked, broken handrails, uneven flooring, or inadequate security.
Causation — that failure is what caused your injury.
Damages — you suffered real losses, from medical bills and lost wages to emotional distress.
Most evidence disappears fast: a spill gets mopped, surveillance footage gets recorded over within days. Our personal injury attorneys move quickly to preserve evidence, pull incident reports, and track down witnesses before the trail goes cold. And because California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, you can still pursue compensation even if the owner claims you were partly at fault.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
The value of your premises liability case depends on how badly you were hurt and how the injury reshaped your life. Accident victims can typically recover:
Medical expenses — emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, and future treatment
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if you can’t return to work
Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages
Financial losses tied to the injury, like property damage or in-home care
The more serious the injury, the higher the stakes. A traumatic brain injury can mean a lifetime of care, and when a fall or unsafe condition turns fatal, surviving families can pursue a wrongful death claim for their loss. Insurance companies push lowball offers onto injury victims before they know what their claim is worth.
Our personal injury attorneys handle the adjusters directly and fight for the maximum compensation you’re owed. If you were hurt on someone else’s property in the Simi Valley area or anywhere in Ventura County, call Bojat Law Group at (818) 877-4878 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
What is the Statute of Limitations on Premises Liability?
In California, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a premises liability claim. Miss that deadline and the court will almost certainly throw out your case, no matter how strong it is.
There’s one important exception: if your injury happened on government property — a public sidewalk, a county building, a city park — you may have as little as six months to file a formal claim before you can even sue. Because these deadlines move fast and evidence fades faster, it’s worth speaking with a premises liability attorney soon after your injury rather than waiting.
How Much Does Premises Liability Representation Cost?
Nothing up front. Bojat Law Group takes premises liability cases on a contingency fee, which means you pay no legal fees unless we win. Instead of an hourly rate, our fee is a percentage of the settlement or award we recover for you, so you can pursue your claim while dealing with medical bills and lost wages, not another expense.
This arrangement keeps our interests tied to yours: we only get paid when you do, so we push every case toward the maximum recovery. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation and no pressure. Contact us to talk through your legal options and find out what your Simi Valley injury case is worth.
Premises Liability FAQs
Generally, property owners owe the lowest duty of care to trespassers. However, you may still be liable if:
- You knew trespassers frequently entered your property
- You created or maintained an “attractive nuisance” (like an unfenced pool) that might attract children
- You intentionally set traps or otherwise attempted to harm trespassers
- The trespasser was a child (many jurisdictions impose a higher duty of care)
Yes. California follows comparative negligence laws, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partially responsible—though your compensation may be reduced.
Possibly. It depends how long the spill was there and whether employees had a reasonable opportunity to clean it up or warn customers. Surveillance footage can make or break this kind of claim.
You might still have a case. California uses comparative fault, so even if you were partially distracted, the property owner could still owe you a portion of the damages if their negligence contributed.
It depends on who controls or maintains the area. Sometimes, commercial tenants and landlords share responsibility. A good lawyer will dig into the lease and maintenance agreements.
Why Choose Our Personal Injury Law Firm?
When you’re hurt on someone else’s property, the lawyer you pick shapes what you walk away with. Here’s what sets our firm apart:
- Sasha Bojat handles your case personally. You work directly with your attorney, not a rotating cast of staff who’ve never met you.
- We move fast to build your claim. Preserving evidence, pulling records, and lining up the proof a premises case needs starts on day one.
- No fee unless we win. You get full legal representation without paying anything up front.
- We serve all of Ventura County. From Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks to Westlake Village, we know the local courts and put your best interests first.
Insurance companies have lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. You deserve the same firepower on your side. Call Bojat Law Group today for a free, no-obligation consultation and take the first step toward your recovery.
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Dylan Short
“Sasha was wonderful handling my case. Explained everything in detail where we could understand the process. My case was handled smoothly and efficiently. His eased all our worries when it came to getting compensation for my case. Very accommodating! Would recommend him to anyone.”
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