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Slip and Fall Accident/Dog Bite – A Premises Liability Attorney will Help

Premises liability law states that property owners have a responsibility to maintain the safety of their premises for all employees, guests, customers, etc. If an accident occurs that is the consequence of negligent or careless property maintenance, the victim can file a premises liability lawsuit against the owner or occupant of the property. Slip and fall accident cases and dog bite cases are some of the most common types of premises liability cases. If you are the victim of a slip and fall accident or dog bite contact an experienced premises liability attorney today.

Other common premises liability cases involve:

• Inadequate security, lights, or surveillance resulting in an assault by a third party
• Trips and falls caused by uneven walkways, or failure to properly maintain railings or stairs
• Products falling at the store
• Construction site accidents
• Pool drownings

An important aspect of a premises liability claim is the ability to show that the property owner was negligent in guaranteeing the safety of those invited to the premises. For example, if you fall on a wet floor and there was no sign present warning you of the danger, the owner of the property is liable for any injuries you receive as a result of the slip and fall accident. At the same time, the owner is not necessarily responsible if you slip on a wet floor when there is a caution sign present. Each premises liability lawsuit is considered on an individual basis. Contact a knowledgeable attorney today if you believe you have a premises liability claim.

Slip and Fall Accidents

If you have an accident due to unsafe conditions on another’s property, commercial or private, a slip and fall accident attorney can help you handle your premises liability claim.

A slip and fall accident can happen inside or outside a building and may be the result of wet floors, uneven flooring, cracks in the sidewalk, inadequately lit steps, loose floor mats, etc.

A slip and fall accident constitutes a premises liability lawsuit and the property owner could be liable if he or she:

• Caused the dangerous condition
• Knew about the dangerous condition but did not correct it
• Should have known about the hazard because a person taking care of the property would have discovered the dangerous condition

If you are a victim of a slip and fall accident, contact a qualified premises liability attorney today.

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Dog Bites

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for a dog bite.

Dog bite liability laws vary by state, so an experienced dog bite attorney is necessary to help determine the type of personal injury lawsuit you have.

Most states hold the dog owner liable for a dog bite, without fault. This means if an owner maintains a dog knowing that it may attack people, he or she can be held responsible for any unprovoked dog bite/attack that occurs. A qualified attorney will help protect your rights as a victim.

If you are the victim of a dog bite or slip and fall accident, a premises liability attorney will work with you throughout this process to ensure that your claim is handled properly. Contact a lawyer in your area today.

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