San Francisco Premises Liability Lawyers

Attorneys Helping Those Injured on Premises Owned by Someone Else in San Francisco

If you have been hurt while on property owned by someone else, you may have grounds for a premises liability case.  Premises liability is a type of law which holds someone in possession of the premises accountable for certain injuries suffered by another individual while on those premises.  For instance, slip and fall accidents are sometimes classified as a premises liability case.  At times, the law could possibly favor a premises owner, as opposed to the victim.  This is another valid reason to call upon the aid of an experienced lawyer for your case.  Call the Law Offices of Nelson C. Barry III today to schedule an appointment with a lawyer who can further discuss with you the following legal information:

• Plaintiff's Status:  It is necessary to determine if the plaintiff was a licensee, a trespasser, or an invitee. The defendant's responsibility to the plaintiff varies significantly contingent upon the classification of that plaintiff.

• Trespasser:  A trespasser is a person who enters the premises of another only to serve one's own purposes, without invitation, and not to perform any duty for the property's owner. Where premises owners are not aware of the presence of trespassers, they typically have no duty to warn a trespasser of any dangers or to make their premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. If the premises owner is aware of the presence of trespassers, the premises owner may be obligated to exercise ordinary care in relation to the safety of a trespasser.  However, premise owners are normally responsible for areas in front of their property, like sidewalks, for instance, and must keep them clearly maintained so as not to pose danger to someone walking by.

• Non-delegable Duties:  A premises owner's duties are normally non-delegable. If the defendant has possession, they must take responsibility even though some other person or company was contracted to provide the maintenance.

• The Invitee:  One who has been invited to enter or remain on the premises for a purpose connected with business or for commercial benefit to the possessor of premises. An example of an invitee would be a consumer who enters a grocery store.  The store is the possessor in this instance, and could be held responsible for an injury you received while at the store.

• The Licensee:  A licensee is a person who is invited to enter or remain on the premises for a purpose excluding business or commercial gain. For instance, a social guest is considered to be a licensee, not an invitee.  Typically, a possessor of premises is liable for physical harm caused to a licensee.  There are certain specifics that apply here, which is one more great reason to hire an attorney with the firm of Nelson C. Barry, who knows the law, and will strive to protect your rights.

• Possession of Premises:  A person has possession of premises when in occupation of the land with intent to control it, or when a person is entitled to immediate occupation of the land.

Premises Liability Lawyers Can Help if You've Been Hurt by or While on Someone Else's property in San Francisco, California

The attorneys of Nelson C. Barry III, have years of experience with premises liability and can work with you  in formulating the best possible case to help you win compensation.  His lawyers understand the delicate, urgent, and time-sensitive nature of cases like these; therefore, obtaining the help of a skilled attorney as soon as possible, post-accident, is in your best interest.

Contact a professional San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyer at The Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III if you have received injuries on someone else's property to discuss your case options!