WHAT PREMISES LIABILITY IS
Premises Liability is the legal term for when an accident or injury happens on someone else's property. Although most premises liability cases are "slip and fall" cases, there is more to it than just that. Many times, people are injured and they are unaware that they may have the right to collect money damages as compensation for their injuries.
TYPES OF CASES
Premises liability cases can be caused by many different things, such as poor maintenance or dangerous conditions that aren't being fixed by employees. If employees are aware of a dangerous situation, such as a slippery floor, they are obligated to clean it up. If they don't fix the problem, people could get hurt and they should seek compensation if they do. Some common premises liability situations are:
-Slip and Fall
-Injuries resulting in things falling on or hitting someone
-Drowning in a pool
-Assault at a hotel or place of business
And more.
IF YOU GET HURT, YOU SHOULD SEEK HELP
Businesses and property owners may be held liable when someone is hurt on their property. Businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment for their customers. This is referred to as premises liability. For example, a business needs to make sure that their floors are not slippery. If you get hurt because a business was negligent and did not provide a safe environment you can get compensated for your injuries.
Getting hurt just because someone did not properly care for their property may entitle you to collect money damages. Getting hurt can mean you lose the ability to work, stacks of medical bills, financial ruin, and loss of quality of life. Nothing would be better than to have never been hurt, but if you have been hurt, The Quackenbush Law Firm can help you get the money you deserve.
Don't think your injury is to small, even a small injury can lead to a pile of medical bills or not being able to work. Personal injury lawyers can help you get the money you need to get back to your life. The Quackenbush Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis. We work for you and we don't get paid unless you win money. In that case, we take a percentage of the money you win. If you don't win, you don't pay.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
If you are injured on someone else's property or at a place of business there are some things you can do.
-Remember what caused the harm.Was it a slippery floor? A broken hand rail you tried to use? A sharp object hit you?
-Look to see if there were any warning or caution signs that there was a danger.
-Take pictures of what caused you the harm.
Id addition to these things, if you have been hurt you need to seek medical assistance. Your health and well being is the most important thing, so visiting a doctor to learn the extent of your injuries is important.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you have been injured you should seek the help of a lawyer. Call The Quackenbush Law Firm and find out what your rights are. Call today for a free consultation. (954) 281-2677