When you have been injured on the property or premises of another, whether it was a slip and fall, trip and fall, or any other injury that occurred because of a dangerous condition on the property, it is called a premises liability claim. Premises liability claims can be complicated, but Sammons Injury Law is well versed in this area of the law and can walk you through the process. Some common questions associated with premises liability cases include:
What evidence is needed?
Evidence sufficient to prosecute a premises liability claim can vary widely from case to case as most cases are unique in one way or another. That is why it is critical that the incident which caused your injuries is formally reported as soon as possible to the owner or operator of the premises. For example, this may include filling out an incident report with the business where your injury occurred or notifying the premises owner in writing.
Next, make sure you document the dangerous conditions which you believe caused you to be injured, such as the uneven sidewalk, the wet floor, or the broken chair. You can document the dangerous condition(s) through photographs, videos, measurements, independent witness statements, etc.
You should gather the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses or persons present at the scene of the incident which caused your injury, whether they witnessed the incident itself or not. These witnesses can become especially important in a premises liability claim when liability is disputed by the property owner and/or their insurance company.
If you contact Sammons Injury Law immediately, we can help guide you on the steps necessary to prove your case and we can also help to preserve evidence which may be lost without our immediate involvement.
Who is responsible for your damage?
If you are a lawful invitee of the premises (meaning your presence on the premises is permitted for one reason or another) and the dangerous condition was one that the premises owner knew or should have known about and they failed to remedy it, then the premises owner and/or operator may be liable. If this is the case, the premises owner and/or operation may carry liability insurance to cover your damage.
What do I do next?
Securing a recovery in a premises liability case can be extremely difficult. However, getting Sammons Injury Law involved as soon as possible can certainly increase your chances of recovery. If you have been involved in an incident on someone else’s premises which caused you injury at no fault of your own, please call us today at (813) 565-1000.