Man Electrocuted after Trespassing onto SoCal Hospital – Trespasser Wrongful Death Lawyers
Breaking News – a 30-year-old man who was reportedly trespassing on hospital property in Reseda, California was electrocuted on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The Los Angele Fire Department responded to reports of the incident just after 5pm at the Northridge Hospital, located at 18324 W. Cantara Street.
According to fire officials, the man sustained significant burns over half of his body as a result of the incident. Although it is still unclear what the man was doing near the hospital’s electrical equipment, the electrocution occurred when the victim’s body came into contact with an electrical vault on top of a generator.
According to officials, the man was transported to a hospital in critical condition (although it is not clear whether he was treated at the same hospital where the incident occurred or at another hospital).
Officials did not say whether the hospital’s electrical operations were interrupted or if any of the high-voltage equipment was damaged as a result of the incident. Footage captured after the incident showed crews with he Los Angeles Department of Water and Power working in the area where the man was injured.
No further details about the man’s identity or whether he will face charges if he survives his injuries were provided by authorities.
Downtown L.A. Law Group Can Help You – if you or a member of your family sustained injuries while trespassing, you could have grounds to pursue a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our premise liability lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your lawsuit. For more information about your right to pursue a claim, contact us today.
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Understanding Premise Liability When Trespassers are Injured
Under the concept of premise liability, property owners can be liable for any harm that guests suffer on their premises. In general, property owners owe their guests a duty of care – so they must keep their premises clear of any hazards or dangerous conditions that could lead to incidents.
How does premise liability law relate to trespassers? Although property owners are not obligated to protect trespassers, they cannot willfully harm trespassers. Property owners still have the duty to identify and address any dangerous conditions that may could pose a threat to anyone who enters their property, invited or not. Can property owners be liable for injuries sustained by trespassers? Yes, property owners could be liable. For example, they could be liable if they knew or should have known that trespassers frequently enter their property. Similarly, property owners could be liable if they intentionally create or maintain a dangerous condition that could result in injury or death.
To summarize, property owners can be liable for harm that trespassers sustain. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to pursue a lawsuit for the injuries that you or a loved one suffered, contact us today.
Common Hazards Leading to Harm to Trespassers
Some of the issues that could ultimately contribute to injuries to trespassers at hospitals and other types of properties can include the following:
- Lack of on-site security
- Lack of surveillance
- Lack of alarm systems
- Poorly lit areas
- Unsecured fences
- Missing or misplaced warning signs or danger signs
No matter the specific cause of the incident, it is important to highlight that property owners could be liable and victims and their families could pursue claims.
How Long Do I Have to Sue?
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – which determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. So, how long do you have to file your claim? In California, premise liability claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to pursue their claims. This applies to both injury claims and wrongful death claims. It is also important to note that certain exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply, resulting in the deadline being paused/tolled for some time. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today
If you or a member of your family suffered electrocution after coming into contact with high-voltage electric equipment in a hospital or another property, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the claim, you could have the right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our electrocution accident attorneys here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. We offer free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to pursue or continue your claim. Contact us today to schedule a free case review.
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If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you and your family, contact us today!
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