If you have suffered an injury on someone else’s property, determining the appropriate steps to take can be challenging. It is crucial to take proactive measures to safeguard your legal rights. Consulting with a Santa Monica personal injury attorney can provide valuable guidance and ensure you make informed decisions without the need for uncertainty.
Why Choose The Liberatore Law Firm?
With over two decades of experience, The Liberatore Law Firm’s dedication shines through towards getting clients potential compensation. Some of the following set us apart:
- Personalized attention and custom legal strategies for each client
- Proven past success with multi-million dollar settlements, including $2.6 million for medical practice and $3.5 million for negligence
- We prepare every case as if it were going to trial
- Free consultations and no fees unless you win
What to Do If You Get Hurt On Someone’s Property?
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you must take quick steps so you can follow the proper legal process.
See Your Doctor For Injuries
Your health should always come first. Yes, you want to get to the bottom of the situation legally, but you should first take care of yourself. A medical report will also be a vital source of evidence when you pursue your claim.
Document Everything
Always take photos of any injuries or the area where the accident happened. This will help to prove your side of the story. If there are any witnesses, you should also include them in your proof.
Don’t Forget to File an Incident Report
If you were in a public space like a store, library, or somewhere similar, you need to let them know you would like to file an incident report. This starts the process of keeping everything on record.
Get a Lawyer Before You Speak to Anyone
While you must have a minimum conversation with the property owner to let them know what happened, be careful how you word things. Give them just the basic information of what happened. Try not to apologize or say you don’t remember how it happened or anything similar. They could twist your words and use them against you.
When Do You Have to Submit Your Claim?
If you have been hurt, you can jeopardize your case if you do not act quickly. California allows two years from the date of the injury; however, there are some things to keep in mind. If you get hurt on government-owned property, this time is reduced to six months. Filing a government claim can also be more challenging, so it is important to start it right away.
If your injury is not immediately noticeable, the statute of limitations may begin from when you noticed the injury. It is also important to know that if you miss the timeframe to file, you lose all rights to seek compensation despite otherwise having solid evidence.
Start Your Claim With a Santa Monica Premises Liability Attorney
There is no reason to jeopardize the potential of getting compensation when The Liberatore Law Firm may be able to help. Reach out to our team to start with a no-obligation, free consultation.