What happens when you are injured on someone else’s property?
Did you know that more than one million people in the United States visit the emergency room yearly because of falls? While some injuries are minor, others are much more serious! In severe cases, spinal cord injuries, concussions, and even death can occur.
Premises liability is a hot-button phrase often discussed regarding personal injury cases. Most lawyers agree that “slip and fall” accidents are the most common claims in premises liability lawsuits. This includes slipping on icy sidewalks and tripping on uneven concrete, stairs, or trash left on the ground. Other personal injury cases that may be considered premises liability cases include:
- Snow and ice accidents
- Defective conditions on the property
- Poor property maintenance
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Insufficient building security that leads to injury or assault
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites
- Fires
- Amusement park accidents
- Toxic fume or chemical accidents
When someone owns a property, they are expected to maintain it. You may have a premises liability case if you sustained an injury on someone’s property and believe it occurred because of some unsafe or defective condition. Your safety is important whether you’re visiting a store, restaurant, business, or private property. Like most personal injury cases, negligence is the leading cause of these injuries.
“To win a premises liability case, the injured person must prove that the property owner was negligent concerning the property’s ownership and maintenance. In general, negligence means that the property owner failed to use reasonable care in connection with the property.”
If you believe your injury is due to negligence, you may be able to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and personal pain and suffering. Our experienced personal injury and premises liability lawyers are here to help answer your questions and represent you in court. Contact Eason & Tambornini, A Law Corporation, to discuss your case today.
