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Wrongful Death & Premises Liability | Bakersfield, Kern County<\/p>

Helping Families\u79cb Answer Hard Questions After a Loss<\/h1>

Based in Bakersfield, Colvin Accident Lawyers focuses on wrongful death and premises liability cases for families in Kern County and beyond. Start with a free, confidential consultation.<\/p>

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By Donald Norman Colvin \u00b7 Published November 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Wrongful death premises liability California claims arise when a person dies because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. In plain terms, a property owner or the person in control of the property may be responsible when they fail to keep it reasonably safe. This page explains who may be responsible, who can bring a claim, the two-year filing deadline, and what families can expect (Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>). Colvin Accident Lawyers is based in Bakersfield, California, and represents accident victims and their families.<\/p>\n

What a Fatal Premises Liability Claim Is and Who It Affects<\/h2>\n

A fatal premises liability claim asks whether a dangerous condition on property caused someone’s death.<\/p>\n

Wrongful death is the claim that eligible family members bring for their losses after a death. It applies when another person’s wrongful act or neglect caused the death.<\/p>\n

This page is written for families dealing with a sudden loss. They want to know whether the death could have been prevented, who may be responsible, and how much time they have. Property owners and landlords have duties that may be examined in a premises liability claim. This page describes the claim from the side of families and injury victims.<\/p>\n\n

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If someone you love died on another person's property, you may have questions about who is responsible, and our team is glad to talk them through with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Who Owes a Duty of Care on a Property<\/h2>\n

The owner or the person in control of the property must use reasonable care to keep it safe. California law says everyone must use ordinary care in managing their property, and a failure to do so can make them responsible for injuries to others (Civil Code \u00a7 1714<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Control matters. Owners, landlords, tenants, and property managers may each hold some duty. The answer depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n

Dangerous conditions tied to fatal incidents often include:<\/p>\n