Premise Liability FAQS
Slip and fall, or other premise liability accidents can leave victims with many questions regarding their rights and the recovery process. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding premise liability cases.
What is Premise Liability?
Premise liability covers injuries that are caused due to the negligence or recklessness of a property owner. Premise liability accidents can occur in many different places ranging from a grocery store, to a private resident's property, to even sidewalks or parking lots. There are typically two types of premise liability cases, design defects and negligence caused accidents.
Design defects occur when someone is injured as a result of an unsafe design to a building, stairwell, or other area. Property owners have a responsibility to make sure that their property has been designed so it is safe for public use.
Negligence caused accidents are less permanent in nature, and occur as a result of a property owner failing to act on an unsafe hazard that they knew about or should have known about. Supermarket accidents and dog bites are common forms of negligence caused accidents.
Due to the wide breadth of factors that can be related to premise liability, if you have been injured while on the premise of another's property, you should contact an experienced premise liability attorney immediately, to determine if you have a legitimate claim for recovery.
What should I do if I am injured in a premise liability accident?
If you are at a business establishment, you should contact the manager immediately and have them make a record of the incident. Next, you should make notes of the condition of the area in which the incident occurred. Take pictures of your injuries and the accident scene, take the names and contact information of any witnesses who may be able to help prove your case. Seek medical attention, and explain all of your injuries to your doctor. Lastly, contact an experienced premise liability as soon as possible to determine your rights as a premise liability accident victim.
What payouts can I receive for a premise liability case?
Every premise liability case is different, and subsequently every premise liability accident recovery is different. Premise liability accident victims typically have a right to recover for expenses related to their medical bills, lost wages, severe injuries, and pain and suffering. Beware of any attorney who promises specific dollar amounts, or results.
What determines who is at fault?
Many different factors can have an impact on who is at fault in a premise liability accident and to what extent. That is why it is extremely important to follow the steps above and to contact an experienced premise liability attorney immediately to help prove your case. Due to the temporary nature of the scene regarding premise liability cases, it is imperative that accident victims do their best to preserve and document as much information as they can regarding the condition of the scene where the incident occurred to help prove their case. Even if you may be partially at fault, do not make any statements, and contact an attorney, you still may be entitled to a recovery.
What types of premise liability cases do Chiumento Selis Dwyer, PL have experience with?
Our attorneys have experience in many different areas of premise liability litigation involving personal injury, including:
- Slip and Falls
- Dog Bites
- Sidewalk or recreational facilities
- Supermarket
- Other accidents on someone else's property
If you have been involved in any type of premise liability accident and feel that you may have a legitimate claim for a recovery, contact our office for a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our experienced premise liability attorneys.
What will it cost?
We always offer a free consultation to discuss your case, and do not charge any fees unless we win you a recovery. Our fees will be based on a percentage of your recovery.
What is the process like?
The litigation process is different for every premise liability case and can sometimes take 8-12 months to reach conclusion. Some cases go to trial, and some end in a settlement, and other factors relating to the specific details of the case determine to process and length of the case. One of our experienced attorneys will go over the likely course of action with you during your free consultation.