Have you or a loved one been injured on someone else's property because of the property owner's negligence in keeping the facility or area safe? If so, you may need a premises liability lawyer to help you seek the compensation you truly deserve for your injuries.

What is premises liability?
Premises liability cases involve injuries suffered while on someone else's property. Property owners and businesses have a duty to maintain safe properties for customers, pedestrians, and other visitors and to effectively warn people of possible dangers.

When a visitor to a property suffers a preventable injury, the law of premises liability determines the responsibility of the property owner or manager. The law applies both to residences and places of business. The key to slip and fall  cases is to prove that the property owner or manager was negligent and your injury resulted from his or her negligence. A qualified lawyer may be able to help you get the money you truly deserve.
Proving negligence is the key in your premises liability case but doing so can be difficult. A property owner is not responsible simply because someone was injured on his or her property. The property owner has to be proven negligent. The owner of the property must pay for losses caused by the dangerous condition of the property if the injured person can prove:

• The condition of the property was dangerous.
• The owner knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition.
• The owner had a reasonable opportunity to correct or warn of the condition, which was not reasonably open and obvious to the injured party at the time of the accident.

What are examples of premises liability?
The following situations are examples of premises liability:

• Slip and falls caused by slippery floors or standing water, ice, or snow
• Trip and falls caused by damaged or uneven walkways, slippery stairs, or poor upkeep
• Inadequate security (i.e., lights, surveillance) resulting in a preventable assault by a third party
• Construction site injuries, particularly those involving persons other than workers
• Pool drownings
• Falling trees
• Products falling off of shelves at a store

What kind of compensation can I expect for my injuries?
If you are injured because a property owner or a business establishment fails to provide a safe environment, you have a right to bring a claim for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages. Call us now to discuss your claim!