Premises liability law covers claims that
result where an injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition
on someone's property. They can take place at private residences, commercial
property or commercial buildings. Some of the more common places where there
are cases involving premises liability are in casinos and large retail stores
including grocery, discount and malls due to the large volume of people that
enter their places of business.
If you have
sustained a personal injury due to the property owner’s negligence or
recklessness, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries. This may
include compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and loss of earning
capacity. If a loved one has died due to premise liability you may be able to
file a wrongful death claim.
Among the top
reasons people file premises liability claims are:
- Falling Object
- Trip and falls
- Slip and fall either inside or outside of the building
- Fires
- Dog Bites
- Inadequate fencing of swimming pools
- Failed maintenance – loose guardrails, collapsed ceiling, hole in the floor, dangerous sidewalks or other hazardous conditions.
- Crime committed on the business owner’s property against the employee or customer
The
insurance company for the property where the accident occurred may try to
quickly contact anyone injured as a result of the accident and attempt to
settle any claims before the injured person has consulted an attorney. If you
or a loved one are involved in a premises liability or other accident we
strongly recommend that you do not talk
to the insurance company for the property owner before you consult with a
knowledgeable personal injury attorney.
Depend
on Hopkins, Barvié
& Hopkins, P.L.L.C. to
quickly and thoroughly investigate your claim and move your case toward a
successful resolution, be it through a favorable settlement or verdict. Contact
us online or call 228-864-2200 to schedule your free initial
consultation with an experienced premises liability attorney today.
With more than 68 years of combined legal
experience, our team at Hopkins,
Barvié & Hopkins, P.L.L.C. offer clients throughout Mississippi the
representation they need. To best meet
the needs of our diverse client base, we speak Spanish. Los Abogados Hablan
Espanol.
