{"id":6538,"date":"2023-12-12T12:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/?p=6538"},"modified":"2023-12-12T13:25:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:25:36","slug":"premises-liability-vs-slip-and-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/premises-liability-vs-slip-and-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Premises Liability vs Slip and Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside the courtroom, victims of \u201cpremises liability\u201d and \u201cslip and fall\u201d cases may hear the terms used interchangeably. Yet crucial differences exist between them. Premises liability is an umbrella term that covers personal accidents that occur on another\u2019s property due to negligence; slip and fall cases are much narrower in scope. In the face of such incidents, you should promptly seek <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/personal-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trusted personal injury lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for swift and just compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California residents seeking personable and reliable personal injury lawyers can turn to Davana Law Firm. Our attorneys understand how disruptive an accident is, and we\u2019re committed to fighting for the settlement you deserve. With 9+ practices in personal injury law, our dedicated attorneys can handle the intricacies of any personal injury case. Plus, we charge no fees until we resolve your case successfully. To learn more information or to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receive a free case evaluation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, call (818) 501-1055!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we outline the differences between premises liability and slip and fall cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premises Liability\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premises liability law establishes the legal responsibility that property owners have to maintain safe conditions on their property. If you suffer an accident on someone else\u2019s property, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/legal\/personal-injury\/premises-liability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a premises liability claim allows you to receive compensation from the property owner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Yet to qualify for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/how-a-lawyer-can-help-you-win-your-premises-liability-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compensation from a premises liability claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must prove the property owner\u2019s negligence as well as the damages they can compensate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These prerequisites describe a range of potential incidents. Common premises liability cases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/the-essential-guide-to-dog-bite-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog bites<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxic fume exposure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negligent security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction site accidents\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and fall cases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and Fall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Injury Lawyer CA\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nfsi.org\/nfsi-research\/quick-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 1 million hospital visits in the United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> annually, slip and falls fall under the umbrella term \u201cpremises liability.\u201d As the name suggests, these cases involve a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/7-common-slip-fall-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plaintiff slipping and injuring themselves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on another\u2019s unsafe property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if a store employee mops the floor without placing a wet floor sign, the store owner is likely liable if a guest slips. The store\u2019s guest has grounds for a premises liability claim and may be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/how-to-get-compensated-for-your-slip-and-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eligible for compensation for their accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because the store should have taken measures to prevent the incident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable Personal Injury Lawyers Available in California<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the differences between premises liability and slip and fall cases empowers victims of such instances when seeking compensation. California residents seeking sound legal advice and assistance post-accident can turn to the professionals of Davana Law Firm. Our legal team comprises <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/personal-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dedicated personal injury lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who take the time to understand your situation and fight for just compensation. To <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davanalaw.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">receive a free case evaluation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or learn more about our services, call (818) 501-1055 today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outside the courtroom, victims of \u201cpremises liability\u201d and \u201cslip and fall\u201d cases may hear the terms used interchangeably. Yet crucial differences exist between them. 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