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San Diego Premises Liability Attorney
Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families after serious injuries and fatal incidents caused by unsafe property conditions throughout San Diego County. We handle cases involving dangerous stairs and guardrails, falls from windows and balconies, collapsing gates, pool drownings, negligent security, and serious slip-and-fall injuries.
We act quickly to preserve video and physical evidence, investigate maintenance and prior complaints, and identify every responsible party and source of insurance. Our attorneys’ results include $3.175 million for a woman who fell through an unsafe guardrail and $3.1 million for a toddler who fell from a dangerous second-story window.
Injured by an unsafe property condition? We can help.
Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Unsafe property conditions can cause life-changing injuries. We investigate how the hazard arose, who was responsible for addressing it, and whether reasonable precautions could have prevented the harm.
Apartment and Rental Property Hazards
Unsafe Stairs, Balconies and Windows
Serious Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries
Pool Drownings and Child Injuries
Dangerous Public Property
Negligent Security
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
Meet Your Premises Liability Attorneys
Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families facing catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Their premises liability experience includes unsafe apartment guardrails, dangerous second-story windows, collapsing gates, and inadequate fencing that allowed a child to reach a neighboring pond.
Conor has recovered more than $150 million for injury clients, including substantial results against property owners and public entities. Leslie brings extensive litigation and trial experience, representing clients through discovery, depositions, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal.
Together, they work to uncover what happened, hold the responsible parties accountable, and prepare each case to withstand the defense and persuade a jury. They accept a limited number of serious cases so each client receives direct attorney attention and careful preparation.
Premises Liability Case Results
Our attorneys have secured substantial recoveries for people and families harmed by unsafe property conditions.
Premises Liability
Settlement against a San Diego apartment building owner that failed to maintain a second-story guardrail, causing a woman to fall and suffer a severe brain injury.
Child Brain Injury
Settlement against an apartment complex that failed to address dangerous second-story window seats, resulting in a toddler falling through a window and suffering a severe brain injury.
Premises Liability
A family daycare center's failure to maintain a backyard fence resulted in a child tragically drowning in a pond on a neighboring property.
How a San Diego Premises Liability Case Works
Free Case Review
During your free case review, we listen to what happened, discuss your injuries, and explain your options. The conversation is confidential, with no obligation to hire us.
Detailed Investigation
We act quickly to document the property, preserve surveillance footage, and obtain inspection records, maintenance logs, and witness accounts before evidence is lost.
Expert Collaboration
When needed, we work with engineers, building-code specialists, security experts, and medical professionals to explain the hazard, how it caused your injuries, and your future care needs.
Establishing Responsibility
We identify who created or controlled the hazard, what they knew or should have known, and what reasonable precautions could have prevented the injury.
Documenting Your Losses
We work with you, your family, and your medical providers to document the full impact of your injuries, including medical expenses, lost income, future care, pain, and changes to daily life.
Negotiation and Trial
We present the evidence, negotiate for fair compensation, and help you evaluate settlement offers. When litigation is necessary, we pursue the records and testimony needed to prepare your case for a jury.
California Premises Liability Law: Duty, Liability & Deadlines
California law generally requires property owners and others who control property to use reasonable care to keep it safe. A premises liability claim depends on the hazard, who was responsible, and what reasonable precautions could have prevented the harm.
A Property Owner’s Duty of Care
What You Must Prove
Who May Be Responsible
Common Defenses
Available Compensation
Filing Deadlines
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
We examine property conditions, maintenance records, and prior complaints to uncover how the hazard arose and who should have addressed it.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use photographs, video, expert analysis, and demonstrative exhibits to show how the injury happened and why it was preventable.
Full Compensation
We document how your injuries affect your health, work, independence, and family life to pursue compensation that accounts for your future needs.
Proven Experience
Our attorneys have secured substantial results in cases involving unsafe apartment guardrails, dangerous windows, collapsing gates, and child drownings.
Personal Attention
We limit our caseload so you work directly with Conor and Leslie, receive regular updates, and have the guidance you need to make informed decisions.
Premises Liability FAQs
What is premises liability in California?
What kinds of unsafe conditions can lead to a claim?
Do I have a case if I slipped and fell at a store or restaurant?
What if there was a warning sign or the hazard was obvious?
Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
Who can be held responsible besides the property owner?
Can a property owner be responsible for an assault?
What if I was injured on government property?
How long do I have to file a claim?
What injuries do you handle, and how much could my case be worth?
Who pays my medical bills while the case is pending?
What should I bring to a consultation?
How long will the case take, and what does it cost to hire you?
Can I bring a claim if a family member died because of unsafe property conditions?
Serving Clients Across San Diego County
Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families throughout San Diego County after serious injuries and fatal incidents caused by unsafe property conditions. We investigate claims involving homes, apartment complexes, businesses, and public property.
Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
Hulburt Law Firm handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County.
