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}\n    .slf-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"slf-knowledge-article\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-hero\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-hero-wrap\">\n      <nav class=\"slf-knowledge-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a>\n        <span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <a href=\"\/legal-knowledge-hub\/\">Legal Knowledge Hub<\/a>\n        <span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <span>California Premises Liability<\/span>\n      <\/nav>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-knowledge-meta\">\n        <span class=\"slf-knowledge-category\">Premises Liability<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-knowledge-reading-time\">12 min read<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h1>California Premises Liability Law: A Comprehensive Guide<\/h1>\n\n      <p class=\"slf-knowledge-summary\">When you're injured on someone else's property \u2014 at a store, a restaurant, an apartment building, or anywhere else \u2014 California law may entitle you to compensation. This guide walks through what premises liability means, the four elements every claim must prove, who can be held liable, and how the system works for injured Californians.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n  <div class=\"slf-toc\">\n    <div class=\"slf-toc-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-toc-header\">\n        <h2>In This Guide<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-toc-body\">\n        <ul class=\"slf-toc-list\">\n          <li><a href=\"#what-is\">What Is Premises Liability?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#types\">Common Types of Claims<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#duty-of-care\">Duty of Care<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#four-elements\">The Four Elements<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#knowledge\">Actual vs. Constructive Knowledge<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#factors\">How Courts Decide Negligence<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#who-can-sue\">Who Can Be Held Liable<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#comparative\">Comparative Negligence<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#evidence\">Preserving Evidence<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#defenses\">Common Defenses<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- MAIN CONTENT -->\n  <article class=\"slf-knowledge-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-content-wrap\">\n\n      <h2 id=\"what-is\">What Is California Premises Liability Law?<\/h2>\n\n      <p>California premises liability law governs cases where someone is injured because of unsafe conditions on another person's property. The core idea is straightforward: people who own or control property have a legal duty to keep that property reasonably safe for the people they invite onto it \u2014 and when they fail to do so, they can be held financially responsible for the injuries that result.<\/p>\n\n      <p>This applies to virtually all properties: private homes, apartment buildings, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, parking lots, public sidewalks, government buildings, swimming pools, and more. The specifics of who owes what duty can vary based on the type of property and the relationship between the property owner and the injured person, but the underlying principle is consistent.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-key-takeaway\">\n        <div class=\"slf-key-takeaway-label\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 17.27L18.18 21l-1.64-7.03L22 9.24l-7.19-.61L12 2 9.19 8.63 2 9.24l5.46 4.73L5.82 21z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Key Takeaway\n        <\/div>\n        <p>If you were injured on someone else's property and unsafe conditions caused or contributed to your injury, you may have a premises liability claim. California law recognizes the right to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"types\">Common Types of Premises Liability Claims<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Premises liability covers a wide range of injury scenarios. The most common types of cases include:<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-types-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Slip and Fall Accidents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Dog and Animal Attacks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Swimming Pool Accidents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Inadequate Lighting Incidents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Elevator and Escalator Accidents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Building Code Violations<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Sidewalk Trip and Falls<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Ceiling and Structural Collapse<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Inadequate Security (Negligent Security)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Falling Merchandise<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Toxic Exposure (Mold, Chemicals)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-type-card\">Fire and Smoke Injuries<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>Each type of claim has its own legal nuances, but they all share the same basic legal framework: was the property owner negligent in maintaining safe conditions, and did that negligence cause the injury?<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"duty-of-care\">What Is Duty of Care?<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Duty of care is the legal foundation of every premises liability case. In California, property owners and occupiers \u2014 anyone who controls property, including renters, business operators, and property managers \u2014 have a duty to take reasonable steps to maintain safe conditions for people who come onto the property.<\/p>\n\n      <p>What \"reasonable\" means depends on the situation, but generally includes:<\/p>\n\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Regular inspections<\/strong> of the property to identify potential hazards before they cause harm<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Prompt repairs<\/strong> when hazards are discovered or reported<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Adequate warnings<\/strong> for any temporary hazards that can't be immediately fixed (wet floor signs, caution tape, etc.)<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Compliance with safety codes<\/strong>, building codes, and applicable regulations<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Reasonable security measures<\/strong> in areas where foreseeable harm could occur<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>When a property owner fails to meet these basic duties and someone is injured as a result, the law allows the injured person to seek compensation.<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"four-elements\">The Four Elements of a Premises Liability Case<\/h2>\n\n      <p>To win a premises liability case in California, an injured person must prove four specific elements. Missing any one of them can defeat the claim:<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-elements-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-element-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-element-number\">\n            <span class=\"slf-element-num\">1<\/span>\n            <span class=\"slf-element-title\">Duty of Care<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-element-body\">\n            <p>The property owner owed you a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. This is usually the easiest element to establish \u2014 owners almost always owe some duty to visitors.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-element-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-element-number\">\n            <span class=\"slf-element-num\">2<\/span>\n            <span class=\"slf-element-title\">Breach of Duty<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-element-body\">\n            <p>The owner failed to meet that duty \u2014 they knew about a hazard and didn't address it, or should have known and didn't take reasonable steps to discover it.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-element-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-element-number\">\n            <span class=\"slf-element-num\">3<\/span>\n            <span class=\"slf-element-title\">Causation<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-element-body\">\n            <p>The owner's breach directly caused your injury. There must be a clear connection between what the owner did (or failed to do) and the harm you suffered.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-element-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-element-number\">\n            <span class=\"slf-element-num\">4<\/span>\n            <span class=\"slf-element-title\">Damages<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-element-body\">\n            <p>You suffered real harm \u2014 medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain, emotional distress, or other measurable losses. Without damages, there's no claim to bring.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"knowledge\">Actual vs. Constructive Knowledge<\/h2>\n\n      <p>One of the most contested issues in premises liability cases is whether the property owner knew \u2014 or should have known \u2014 about the dangerous condition. California law recognizes two types of knowledge:<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Actual Knowledge<\/h3>\n      <p>The owner was directly aware of the hazard. Examples: an employee saw the spill, a previous customer reported the broken stair, the manager personally observed the loose handrail.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Constructive Knowledge<\/h3>\n      <p>The owner should have known about the hazard, even without direct awareness. This applies when the dangerous condition existed long enough that a reasonable inspection routine would have caught it. For example, if a spill sat on a supermarket floor for two hours without being cleaned, the law generally treats the store as having constructive knowledge \u2014 even if no employee personally saw it.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Proving knowledge is often the make-or-break element in premises liability cases. Surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements all become critical evidence.<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"factors\">What Factors Do California Courts Consider?<\/h2>\n\n      <p>When deciding whether a property owner exercised reasonable care, California courts typically look at several factors:<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-header\">\n          <h3>Court Considerations in Premises Liability Cases<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-body\">\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Foreseeability of the hazard<\/strong> \u2014 Was the danger something a reasonable owner could have anticipated?<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Frequency of property inspections<\/strong> \u2014 Was the owner regularly checking for hazards?<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Promptness of hazard removal or repair<\/strong> \u2014 Once aware of a danger, how quickly did the owner act?<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Adequacy of warning signs<\/strong> \u2014 Were visitors properly notified of any temporary hazards?<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Compliance with safety regulations<\/strong> \u2014 Did the owner meet building codes, fire codes, and other applicable standards?<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Nature of the property and visitor<\/strong> \u2014 Different duties apply to different categories of visitors and property uses.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"who-can-sue\">Who Can Be Held Liable?<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Many premises liability cases involve more than one potentially responsible party. Liability can extend to anyone who had control over the property or the area where the injury occurred, including:<\/p>\n\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Property owners<\/strong> \u2014 Homeowners, commercial property owners, and landlords<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Tenants and lessees<\/strong> \u2014 Businesses or individuals renting the property<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Property management companies<\/strong> \u2014 Companies hired to maintain and operate the property<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Business operators<\/strong> \u2014 Stores, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial enterprises<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Maintenance contractors<\/strong> \u2014 Companies responsible for cleaning, repairs, or security<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Government entities<\/strong> \u2014 Cities, counties, and state agencies responsible for public property, sidewalks, and parks<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>Multiple parties can share responsibility. For example, if a tenant business is responsible for cleaning its interior but the landlord is responsible for structural issues like flooring, both could be liable depending on the cause of the injury.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-warning-box\">\n        <div class=\"slf-warning-box-label\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M1 21h22L12 2 1 21zm12-3h-2v-2h2v2zm0-4h-2v-4h2v4z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Important: Government Claims\n        <\/div>\n        <p>If your injury occurred on government property (a public sidewalk, park, government building, or vehicle), you generally have only <strong>six months<\/strong> to file a Notice of Claim against the government entity before you can sue. This is dramatically shorter than the two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your case.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"comparative\">California's Pure Comparative Negligence Rule<\/h2>\n\n      <p>California follows <strong>pure comparative negligence<\/strong>, one of the most plaintiff-friendly rules in the country. Under this system, an injured person can recover compensation even if they were partially at fault for their own injury \u2014 their award is simply reduced by their percentage of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n      <p>For example:<\/p>\n\n      <ul>\n        <li>If you're found <strong>20% at fault<\/strong> on a $100,000 case, you recover <strong>$80,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n        <li>If you're found <strong>50% at fault<\/strong> on a $100,000 case, you recover <strong>$50,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n        <li>If you're found <strong>90% at fault<\/strong> on a $100,000 case, you still recover <strong>$10,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>This matters because property owners and their insurance companies often try to shift blame to the injured person \u2014 claiming you weren't watching where you walked, ignored a warning sign, or were somewhere you shouldn't have been. Even if some of that is true, it doesn't bar your case. It just affects the math.<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"evidence\">Preserving Evidence After a Premises Injury<\/h2>\n\n      <p>The hours and days immediately after a premises liability injury are the most critical window for evidence preservation. Surveillance footage from many businesses is overwritten within 30 days \u2014 sometimes within a week \u2014 and physical conditions on the property can change quickly.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-header\">\n          <h3>What to Do After a Premises Injury<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-body\">\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Seek medical attention immediately<\/strong> \u2014 Even if injuries seem minor, get evaluated. Documentation is critical.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Photograph the scene<\/strong> \u2014 Capture the hazard, the surrounding area, your injuries, and anything that might show the property's condition.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Report the incident<\/strong> \u2014 File an incident report with the property owner, manager, or store before leaving if possible. Get a copy.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Get witness information<\/strong> \u2014 Names, phone numbers, and a brief description of what each person observed.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Preserve clothing and shoes<\/strong> \u2014 Especially in slip-and-fall cases, what you were wearing can be important evidence.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Don't give recorded statements<\/strong> \u2014 Decline insurance adjusters' requests for recorded statements until you've consulted with an attorney.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Contact an attorney quickly<\/strong> \u2014 A lawyer can send preservation letters to ensure surveillance footage and other evidence isn't destroyed.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"defenses\">Common Defenses Property Owners Use<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Property owners and their insurance companies don't pay claims voluntarily. They use a range of defenses to deny or reduce liability:<\/p>\n\n      <h3>\"The Hazard Was Open and Obvious\"<\/h3>\n      <p>Defendants often argue that the danger was so obvious that any reasonable person would have noticed and avoided it. While this can reduce liability under comparative negligence, it does not automatically defeat a claim \u2014 owners can still be liable for \"open and obvious\" hazards in many cases.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>\"We Didn't Know About the Hazard\"<\/h3>\n      <p>This is where actual versus constructive knowledge becomes critical. Even if the owner didn't directly know, the question becomes whether they should have known \u2014 based on the length of time the hazard existed and the reasonableness of their inspection practices.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>\"You Were Trespassing\"<\/h3>\n      <p>The duty owed to trespassers is generally lower than the duty owed to invited guests. However, even trespassers are owed some duty (especially children, under California's attractive nuisance doctrine), and many situations that seem like trespass aren't legally trespass at all.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>\"You Were Comparatively Negligent\"<\/h3>\n      <p>As discussed above, this is a common argument \u2014 but in California, it reduces compensation rather than eliminating it.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Damages Available in Premises Liability Cases<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Successful premises liability cases can recover a range of damages, depending on the severity of the injury and the specific facts:<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Economic<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, out-of-pocket costs<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Non-Economic<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, mental anguish<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card full-width\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Punitive<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">In rare cases involving particularly egregious conduct \u2014 such as willful disregard for safety or repeated code violations \u2014 California courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <!-- FAQ SECTION -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-faq-wrap\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          What is premises liability under California law?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Premises liability is the legal duty that property owners and occupiers owe to people on their property. Under California law, owners must take reasonable steps to maintain safe conditions, address known hazards, and warn visitors of dangers. When they fail to do so and someone is injured, the property owner may be held legally and financially responsible.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          What are the four elements of a California premises liability claim?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Every premises liability case requires proving four elements: (1) Duty of Care \u2014 the property owner owed you a duty to maintain safe conditions; (2) Breach of Duty \u2014 they failed to meet that duty; (3) Causation \u2014 that failure directly caused your injuries; and (4) Damages \u2014 you suffered real harm as a result. Missing any one element can defeat the claim.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          Who can be sued in a California premises liability case?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Property owners, landlords, tenants, business operators, property management companies, and in some cases government entities can all be held liable for unsafe premises. Multiple parties may share responsibility \u2014 for example, both a landlord and a tenant business may be liable for hazards in a leased commercial space, depending on the lease terms and who controlled the area where the injury occurred.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          What if I was partially at fault for my injury?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          California follows pure comparative negligence, meaning you can still recover damages even if you share some fault. Your award is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you are 25% at fault on a $100,000 case, you would still recover $75,000. 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