Who is responsible for an injury on someone’s property?

Every year in the United States, thousands of people are injured when they slip, trip or fall on the property of another, such as garages and supermarkets.

Property owners and occupiers have a duty to protect people who are on their property lawfully from injuries. When property owners fail to protect people from hazardous conditions that they knew or should have known about, they are held accountable. This is the concept of premises liability.

If you have suffered an injury as the result of someone’s negligence on their property, you may be entitled to file a claim. Contact the attorneys at Brown & Crouppen by calling 866-991-4700 for a free case evaluation today.

What should a victim of premises liability do after an injury? Document the condition of the property – take photographs that show the physical characteristics of the height, width, depth of the problem area before repairs are made.

How do victims’ rights vary by state? In Missouri, property owners are legally bound to provide a reasonably safe condition of property or, at minimum, warn that the conditions of the premises may be unsafe. Negligent property owners must pay the victim damages including:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of current and potential wages

What about insurance? Businesses often carry premises liability insurance – but insurance companies are looking out for their best interests, not yours. An experienced attorney can help protect your rights in a premises liability case.

What kinds of premises liability cases do the attorneys at Brown & Crouppen represent? The most common cases involve slips, trips and falls caused by a defect or hazard on another person’s property. At Brown & Crouppen, we handle cases involving:

• Slippery sidewalks
• Potholes
• Oil or grease on floor of garage or ramp
• Tree roots
• Balcony and stairway collapse
• Poor lighting
• Water on floor
• Food or spilled milk on supermarket floors
• Blocked aisles
• Loose carpet
• Cords, string or wires on the ground
• Broken or cracked sidewalks
• Falls on escalators and elevators
• Unprovoked dog bites and attacks
• “Failure to warn” notification of a property’s hazardous or unsafe condition

If you have been injured on another party’s property, the law firm of Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights. Contact us Toll Free at 866-991-4700 for your free legal consultation or save time with our online Contact Form.