In Beverly Hills, polished exteriors and luxury buildings don’t always mean safe conditions inside. Slippery marble floors in hotels to poorly maintained stairwells in apartment complexes, can cause serious, life-changing injuries.
According to the CDC, over 3 million adults were treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries in 2021, with more than 38,000 deaths, making falls the leading cause of injury-related death. Often, these accidents are the result of someone failing to take basic safety precautions.
At Crown & Stone Law, P.C., we’ve helped people hurt in stores, restaurants, homes, stadiums, and more, especially when property owners try to deny responsibility.
Clients trust us because we don’t just take the case, we take it personally. As John C. shared:
“He is not just a great lawyer, but has a good heart and always hears you. He has empathy for me all along the process.”
And when the odds feel stacked against you, we push harder.
“I wanted to take the $15k, but Avi didn’t give up. He got $40k for my family!” — John C.
If you were injured on someone else’s property, don’t wait. We know what to look for, how to prove negligence, and how to get results, especially when others try to shut you down.
Injured on Someone Else’s Property in Beverly Hills? Know Your Rights
When you’re hurt on someone else’s property, like at a hotel, upscale store, or private home in Beverly Hills, you might not realize that the property owner could be legally responsible. Premises liability law exists to protect people like you when unsafe conditions lead to injury.
In California, property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail, by ignoring a broken stair, skipping security, or neglecting wet floors, you’re the one left dealing with the medical bills, missed work, and long-term pain.
At Crown & Stone Law, we understand how quickly your life can change after an accident. We take your injuries seriously, even when others try to brush them off. If you slipped in a store, got hurt in a dimly lit parking lot, or were injured at a rental property, we’re here to make sure you’re treated fairly and paid fairly.
What Is Premises Liability in California?
Premises liability is the legal responsibility property owners have to maintain safe conditions for visitors, tenants, or customers. If they don’t, and someone gets hurt, they can be held accountable for the harm caused.
Under California law, owners and occupiers of land must use “reasonable care” to prevent injuries. That includes:
- Cleaning up spills promptly
- Repairing broken steps or railings
- Fixing cracked sidewalks or uneven flooring
- Providing proper lighting in walkways or stairwells
- Making sure security in areas where crime is foreseeable
This isn’t just about slips and falls, premises liability covers a wide range of incidents. You may have a valid claim if you were injured due to:
- Poor building maintenance
- Lack of warning signs
- Negligent security that led to assault or robbery
- Dog bites on someone’s property
- Falling objects or unsafe displays in stores
What matters is whether the property owner knew, or should have known, about the danger and failed to fix it or warn you.
We’ve seen cases where someone was hurt at a luxury hotel, high-end boutique, or Beverly Hills rental property because basic safety steps were skipped. When that happens, the law is clear. You shouldn’t be left to pay the price.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle in Beverly Hills
Premises liability isn’t one-size-fits-all. These cases cover a wide range of injuries caused by unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. In Beverly Hills, where businesses and homes pride themselves on appearance, hazards can still hide in plain sight.
At Crown & Stone Law, we represent clients injured in situations like:
Slip and Fall Accidents
These are among the most common premises liability claims. Falls can happen on:
- Wet floors in upscale restaurants or cafes
- Slippery marble lobbies in luxury hotels
- Uneven sidewalks or damaged tiles on commercial properties
Trip and Fall Injuries
Hidden hazards like loose carpeting, poor lighting, and broken stair rails can cause serious falls, especially in apartment complexes and office buildings.
Negligent Security
If a business knows about ongoing safety risks, like assaults or thefts in their area, but doesn’t take precautions (security cameras, guards, lighting), they can be held liable when someone gets hurt.
Injuries from Falling Objects
Retail stores and construction sites must secure heavy items and materials. Falling shelves or tools can cause serious head, neck, or back injuries.
Toxic Exposure
Poor ventilation, mold growth, or chemical leaks in residential or commercial properties can cause long-term health problems.
Each of these scenarios falls under the umbrella of premises liability, and each one deserves to be taken seriously. We’ve helped clients recover significant compensation after being hurt in these exact situations.
How Do I Know If I Have a Premises Liability Case?
Not every accident on someone else’s property means you have a case, but when negligence plays a role, you might.
To have a valid premises liability claim in California, three key elements need to be true:
1. The Property Owner Was Negligent
The owner, manager, or occupant must have failed to maintain reasonably safe conditions. This could mean:
- Ignoring broken steps or loose railings
- Failing to clean up spills
- Not providing adequate lighting or security
They don’t have to be perfect, but they must take reasonable steps to keep people safe.
2. The Hazard Caused Your Injury
There needs to be a clear link between the unsafe condition and your injury. If you slipped on an unmarked wet floor or tripped on cracked concrete, your injuries must stem from that specific hazard.
3. You Were Lawfully on the Property
If you were invited onto the property or there for a legitimate reason, like shopping, attending an event, or visiting a friend, you’re owed a duty of care. Trespassers usually don’t qualify unless the property owner intentionally caused harm.
Common Injuries in Beverly Hills Premises Liability Cases
Property negligence can take many forms, and some of the most dangerous hazards are the ones people overlook. We’ve handled cases involving broken stair rails, loose tiles, and slippery floors in Beverly Hills homes and businesses.
Here are some of the most frequent injuries we see in premises liability claims:
Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
A fall on marble floors or stairs can cause a concussion or more serious brain trauma. TBIs often lead to memory problems, migraines, or long-term cognitive issues, even if symptoms don’t appear right away.
Broken Bones
Slippery entryways, poorly lit hallways, and uneven surfaces are common culprits. We’ve helped clients with fractures in the wrists, hips, elbows, and ankles, injuries that often require surgery and physical therapy.
Spinal Cord and Back Injuries
A sudden jolt from falling down steps or being struck by falling debris can lead to herniated discs, nerve damage, or even paralysis. These cases require detailed medical evidence to prove the long-term impact.
Soft Tissue Injuries
These may not seem serious at first, but torn ligaments, sprains, and deep bruises can cause lingering pain and limit your mobility. Insurers often try to minimize these injuries, our job is to show how real the damage is.
Where Do Premises Liability Accidents Happen in Beverly Hills?
Even in a city as polished as Beverly Hills, property hazards can lurk behind luxury storefronts and pristine landscaping. We’ve seen serious injuries happen in places people would never expect, because safety is often overlooked when image comes first.
Here are the most common places where premises liability accidents happen:
High-End Retail Stores and Boutiques
Shoppers on Rodeo Drive, Camden Drive, or Brighton Way expect elegance, not hidden dangers. But cases involving cracked marble floors, slippery entryways, and poorly lit stairwells in luxury stores like Gucci, Prada, and flagship fashion houses, happen often.
Restaurants and Upscale Dining Venues
Beverly Hills is packed with restaurants like Il Pastaio, Mastro’s, and Spago, where heavy foot traffic and fast-paced service create hazards. Wet floors, tight pathways, and uneven patios can all cause serious falls if staff don’t maintain safe conditions.
Hotels, Resorts, and Event Spaces
From the Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Wilshire to boutique hotels like The Maybourne, guests have a right to safe premises. We’ve seen injuries from slippery pool decks, broken railings, dimly lit corridors, and defective elevators in high-end venues.
Apartment Buildings and Luxury Condos
Properties around Doheny Drive, Burton Way, or The Century often have shared spaces like gyms, garages, and rooftop decks. If owners or property managers ignore complaints or delay repairs, residents and guests can end up seriously hurt.
Public Parks and City-Owned Properties
Even city spaces like Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park, and Beverly Gardens Park have a duty to be reasonably safe. Uneven sidewalks, broken benches, or poorly maintained walkways can cause injuries, and claims against the city require fast legal action.
Where We Serve
We represent victims of premises liability across Beverly Hills and its surrounding neighborhoods :
- The Flats
- Trousdale Estates
- Golden Triangle
- Beverly Hills Gateway
- Beverly Park
- Benedict Canyon
- Holmby Hills
- Roxbury Park area
- South Beverly Drive District
- Zip codes 90210, 90211, and 90212
Whether your injury occurred in a boutique on Rodeo Drive, a hotel near the Beverly Center, or any other local property, we understand the property maintenance standards and safety regulations that impact premises liability cases in Beverly Hills. We have the local insight and legal experience to advocate for your rights, wherever your injury occurred.
How to Prove a Premises Liability Claim in California
To win a premises liability case, it’s not enough to just show you were injured. You need to prove the property owner did something wrong or failed to do something they should have.
Here’s what that means in plain terms:
The Property Owner Had a Duty of Care
Owners of stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, and even private homes must keep their property reasonably safe. That means fixing known hazards and warning visitors if something is dangerous.
They Knew, or Should Have Known, About the Hazard
You don’t have to prove they knew the exact issue. You just have to show the danger existed long enough that they should have noticed and taken care of it. This could be a leak that kept flooding a hallway, a staircase light that had been out for days, or a sidewalk that had been cracked for months.
They Failed to Act
If the owner didn’t fix the hazard or warn people about it (like putting up a caution sign or closing off the area), that’s where negligence comes in.
You Got Hurt Because of That Failure
Finally, you need to connect the dots between their negligence and your injury. That means showing the unsafe condition caused your fall or accident, and proving the physical, emotional, or financial harm you suffered as a result.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Premises Liability Case?
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, compensation should reflect the full impact on your life. A pool accident, escalator malfunction, or slip on an unmarked hazard, can create medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In severe cases, punitive damages may apply when the property owner knew about the danger and did nothing.
Types of Damages You May Be Eligible For
- Medical Expenses: This includes ER visits, follow-ups, surgery, rehab, medication, and even long-term care if needed.
- Lost Wages: If your injury kept you from working, you can recover the income you missed, and any future earnings if you can’t return to your job.
- Pain and Suffering: California law allows you to seek money for the physical pain and emotional toll of your injuries.
- Loss of Enjoyment: If you can’t do the things you love anymore, hiking, playing with your kids, or even walking comfortably, that matters.
- Punitive Damages: In rare cases, if the property owner’s conduct was especially reckless, the court can award extra damages to punish them.
How We Calculate the Value of Your Case
We work with medical professionals, life care planners, and financial analysts to fully understand how the injury impacts your daily life. Then, we fight to make sure that the full picture is reflected in the compensation you receive.
Our Results
When businesses or property owners try to dodge accountability, we push back hard. Insurance companies love to offer the bare minimum and act like injuries aren’t serious. We don’t let them get away with it.
$965,000 – Insurance Offer: $45K → Final Settlement: $965K
In a separate case, our client was hit by a driver who made a sudden left turn. Despite clear fault, the insurer only offered $45,000. We refused. After aggressive litigation, depositions, and trial prep, we secured $965,000, which was more than 21 times the original offer.
$200,000 – “Minor” Rear-End Collision with Major Injuries
Our client was rear-ended by a rental car. The defense argued it was a “minor” crash because the vehicles didn’t look damaged. But real injuries don’t always leave visible marks. We filed suit, brought in medical professionals, and proved the true impact. Final settlement: $200,000.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
From the first phone call to the final result, we make sure you’re never left guessing.
Speak With a Real Lawyer, Not a Case Screener
When you reach out to Crown & Stone Law, you’re not passed off to an assistant. You speak directly with an attorney, who listens, answers your questions clearly, and gives honest, no-pressure advice.
We Handle the Heavy Lifting
- Evidence collection: Photos, surveillance footage, incident reports, and witness statements
- Hazard investigation: We analyze property conditions, maintenance logs, and safety violations
- Medical documentation: We work with specialists to accurately show the impact of your injuries
- Insurance communication: You won’t have to speak with adjusters—we take that off your plate
Trial-Ready From Day One
Insurance companies don’t make fair offers unless they know you’re serious. That’s why we prepare every premises liability case as if it’s going to trial. It often leads to stronger settlements, and if a court is necessary, we’re already ahead.
You Stay Informed, Always
We keep you updated at every step. You won’t have to chase us down for answers. You’ll know where your case stands and what comes next, plain and simple.
Meet Your Attorney: Avi E. Muhtar
Avi E. Muhtar founded Crown & Stone Law to give injured clients more than just legal representation, he gives them a voice. As a Los Angeles native and proud graduate of both UCLA (cum laude) and USC Gould School of Law, Avi brings both local insight and elite training to every case.
He served as a senior editor for the Southern California Review of Law and Social Justice and has over 15 years of courtroom experience fighting for injury victims across Southern California.
What truly sets him apart? Clients say it best:
“He is not just a great lawyer but has a good heart and always hears you.” — John C.
“Avi kept encouraging me… He got $40k for my family when the insurance company tried to settle for $15k.” — John C.
From answering client calls late at night to dismantling aggressive insurance defenses, Avi’s work is personal, persistent, and focused on getting results that truly reflect the impact of what you’ve been through.
Speak With a Beverly Hills Premises Liability Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, you don’t have to face the legal process alone.
Call Crown & Stone Law at 310-421-4664 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. You’ll speak directly with attorney Avi E. Muhtar, not a call center or intake bot.
You’ll get:
- Fast, honest answers
- A clear explanation of your rights
- A legal team that moves quickly to preserve evidence and protect your case
We’re available day or night to help. No pressure. No runaround. Just real legal support from a firm that takes your case, and your story, seriously.
