Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
The term "Premises Liability" generally refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance, or unsafe or dangerous conditions upon property owned by someone other than the accident victim. Many states have laws that generally require landowners to maintain their property in a manner that does not cause injury to those that, for various reasons, visit the property. Often, these laws pertain to both business owners and homeowners.
In many states, property owners and business establishments have been found to have a duty to provide a safe environment for individuals on their premises. If you are injured because a property owner or a business establishment fails to provide a safe environment, you may have a right to bring a claim for various damages incurred due to your injury.
Premises Liability cases involve injuries sustained on the property or premises of a negligent party. These types of cases often involve slip and fall accidents, which usually occur when a defective condition, foreign substance or object causes a fall. Crucial to settlement recovery is being able to show how long the defect or substance was there, how visible it was, and how much notice the owner had of the dangerous condition before the accident.
It can often be difficult to prove liability. Whether you can recover for injuries you sustained in a slip and fall will depend on the facts and circumstances of your case. Recovering against a property owner is anything but a sure thing. You need an experienced attorney who knows all the twists and turns of premises liability law to tell you whether your claim has a good chance of success.
If a landowner is at fault, you may be entitled to payment for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and damages for any permanent injury. You should get any medical attention that you need as soon as possible after the accident.
After a slip and fall, many people need answers to these questions:
| How am I going to pay for my medical bills? |
| Can I be compensated for lost wages or pain and suffering? |
| Is there any insurance money available to help me right now? |
| What papers should I sign or not sign? Do I need a lawyer? |
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