Premises Liability, Trip and Fall, and Slip and Fall Accidents
Premises liability, trip and fall, and slip and fall claims may occur from something as simple as slipping on a wet floor at a grocery store without warning signs present. A slip and fall lawsuit can help you gain compensation for your injuries and keep property owners accountable for their acts of negligence. If you were injured while on the property of a business, you may have a legal premises liability claim. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, please call us for a FREE consultation, so we can help
Were you injured on commercial property?
Have you lost time at work?
Do you have substantial medical bills?
Are you suffering with serious pain or the loss of a loved one due to this accident?
Was your injury due to no or little fault of your own?
Premises Liability Attorney
If you are injured in another person’s home or business, a legal concept known as premises liability might entitle you to recoup the damages incurred as a result of your injury. An experienced premises liability attorney can help you hold negligent property owners accountable for your injuries, pain, and suffering.
What is “Duty Of Care” Law?
Persons who own homes or business establishments are bound to a legal responsibility known as duty of care. This means that said homeowners or business proprietors have the legal mandate to protect visitors or patrons from harm or must warn said individuals of any pending hazards. Failure to do so can result in an accident for which the liable property owners, or those managing or controlling the property, can be held responsible.
Types of Premises Liability Claims
Wet floors
Ice and snow accumulation in parking lots and untreated walkways
Unrepaired sidewalks
Negligent security
Improper parking lot lighting
Unsecured construction sites
Status of the Injured Party
Invitee
Those fitting this category are individuals the homeowner or business proprietor invites into their residence or establishment for social or financial interaction; homeowners or business proprietors have the legal duty to provide a safe environment for invitees.Licensee
Licensees are individuals visiting the premises in question for a specific reason and are given permission to enter said property for the purpose of carrying out that function. Examples of licensees are contractors performing any type of work like plumbing or electrical upgrades.Trespasser
Trespassers are individuals who were neither invited onto nor serve any purpose on the premises in question. In some instances, trespassers might possess negligent or malfeasant intentions. Typically, those deemed trespassers are very seldom successful in premises liability suits.With the right premises liability attorney, the victim has the best possible chance of ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable.