Premises Liability Lawyer in Los Angeles
Unsafe property conditions can change your life in seconds. We know how property owners and insurers try to blame the injured person.
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Premises liability is broader than a slip and fall. It covers unsafe stairs, poor lighting, negligent maintenance, swimming pool accidents, elevator and escalator injuries, balcony failures, falling merchandise, broken railings, and other property hazards that should have been fixed before someone got hurt.
Property owners and their insurers usually move fast after an injury. They clean the scene, repair the defect, collect their own witness statements, and argue that you should have watched where you were going. David Lederer and John Nojima used to defend insurers. They know how those arguments are built and how to break them with evidence.
A strong premises case starts with proof of the dangerous condition, proof the owner knew or should have known about it, and proof of how the injury affected your life. We move quickly to preserve video, maintenance records, incident reports, inspection logs, photos, and witness names before they disappear.
Former Insurance Defense
David Lederer and John Nojima used to defend insurers. Now they use that knowledge to pressure carriers that try to delay, discount, or deny injury claims.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay no upfront fee. Our fee comes from the recovery, and if we do not win, you owe us nothing.
Free Consultation 24/7
Call any time after an injury. We can protect evidence, deal with insurers, and explain your next move before deadlines pass.
What We Look For Right Away
Unsafe property condition
We identify the hazard that caused the injury, including lighting problems, broken flooring, unsafe stairs, pool hazards, elevator defects, or failed railings.
Notice to the owner
We look for complaints, inspection logs, repair records, prior incidents, and employee knowledge that show the owner knew or should have known about the danger.
Insurance defense blame
Property insurers often claim the danger was open and obvious or that you caused the fall. We counter that with photos, timing, witness accounts, and medical proof.
Full injury value
We document emergency care, follow-up treatment, lost income, pain, future care, scarring, and the daily limits caused by the unsafe property condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as premises liability in Los Angeles?
Do I need to prove the property owner knew about the hazard?
Is a premises liability case different from a slip and fall case?
What should I do after being injured on someone else's property?
What does it cost to hire Lederer & Nojima?
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Lederer & Nojima, LLP
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 312-1860
Results may vary. Every case is unique. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Hurt on unsafe property in Los Angeles? Call Lederer & Nojima today.
Former insurance defense attorneys. No fee unless we win.