Accidents and injuries that happen as the result of unsafe conditions on property, like a home or a business, are called premises liability accidents. Premises liability lawsuits are a cornerstone area of the personal injury practice, as they can bring justice for injured individuals, settlements and verdicts can pay for medical treatment as a result of the accident, and alert the public to negligent property owners. If yourself or a loved one have been injured on a property due to the owner’s negligence, contact Locke Henry Law today.
Premises Liability Accidents
COMMON PREMISES LIABILITY ACCIDENT Causes:
Elevator and escalator accidents
Slip and fall accidents due to unmarked slippery, uneven, or poorly maintained floors and walkways
Falling objects
Swimming pool accidents
Dog bites and other animal attacks
Injuries due to broken or poorly maintained staircases
Explosions
Fire safety violations
Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Inadequate lighting
Injuries and accidents from broken or inadequate railings or barriers
Lack of security personnel or faulty security systems
Amusement park accidents
Injuries from exposed electrical wiring
COMMON INJURIES FROM PREMISES LIABILITY ACCIDENTS:
Traumatic Brain Injuries like concussions
Broken bones and torn ligaments
Cuts and puncture wounds
Tissues injuries that do not resolve quickly or present days after and accident occurs with symptoms like aching pain, bruising, swelling, or stiffness.
Neck and back injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Burns and fire-related injuries
Death
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If you were injured or caused an accident because you were not following posted rules, behaving recklessly, or engaging in other negligent behaviors while on someone else’s property, you would likely be found at fault. However, if you are following rules and using the space as intended and are injured due to property negligence, the owner’s of the property you were visiting could be at fault.
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They can be! There are a multitude of factors that need to be unearthed and proven to establish the property owner’s negligence. No matter what happened and where you were injured, it’s always worth talking to an attorney to see what legal options you have. At Locke Henry Law, initial conversations and case reviews are always free and you won’t pay a fee until we win your case.
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Right now, Locke Henry Law can help injured clients in Texas and Wisconsin with all aspects of your injury case. If you’re injured another state, we can partner with an attorney in your area to handle certain aspects of your case, like filing lawsuits, while Locke Henry Law handles the day to day aspects of the case.