Overview of Premises Liability

Accidents can happen anywhere, but when you are injured on someone else’s property due to a dangerous condition, the area of law known as premises liability may apply. Premises liability holds property owners and occupiers legally responsible for accidents and injuries that result from their failure to maintain reasonably safe conditions. This broad practice area covers incidents like slip and fall accidents, trips over hazards, objects falling from shelves, dog bites, swimming pool injuries, inadequate security leading to assaults, and more – essentially any scenario where a property’s unsafe condition causes harm to a lawful visitor.

In a premises liability claim, the injured person (plaintiff) must generally prove that the property owner or manager was negligent regarding the ownership or maintenance of the property. Negligence in this context means the owner knew or should have known about a hazardous condition and failed to repair it or warn visitors in a timely manner. For example, if a grocery store’s staff knew a refrigerator was leaking water onto the floor but did nothing to clean it up or put out a caution sign for hours, and a customer slipped, that could be negligence. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to warn of any known hazards that could harm visitors. The exact duty can depend on the legal status of the visitor – for instance, businesses owe a high duty of care to customers (often called “invitees”), while social guests (“licensees”) and trespassers may be owed lesser duties. However, in general, if you are lawfully on the property, the owner must fix or warn of hazards that they know about or would discover through reasonable inspections.

Premises liability cases are often contested because property owners and their insurance companies may try to deny responsibility. They might argue that they didn’t know of the danger, that the hazard was so obvious you should have avoided it, or even that your own carelessness caused the accident. Despite these defenses (discussed further below), the law is clear: those who control property must take active steps to prevent injuries to visitors. When they fail and someone gets hurt or killed, the victim has the right to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages through a premises liability claim.

To illustrate, consider a fictional scenario: A customer enters a dimly lit stairwell in a shopping center’s parking garage. Unknown to her, a recent leak caused water to accumulate on one of the steps, which has grown slippery with mold. There are no warning signs or repairs made, even though maintenance staff noticed the leak days prior. The customer slips on the wet, slick step and falls down a flight of stairs, suffering a broken ankle and a concussion. In this case, the shopping center owner (and/or the maintenance contractor) likely bears liability for the woman’s injuries due to negligence in maintaining safe conditions. A well-constructed premises liability claim would show the owner knew or should have known about the leak (perhaps through maintenance logs or prior complaints) and failed to remedy it or warn about it.

Typical Causes of Premises Liability Incidents

Premises liability accidents can occur in countless ways because hazards take many forms. However, several typical causes of premises liability incidents appear frequently in claims:

•Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accidents: Slippery floors, uneven walking surfaces, and tripping hazards are among the most common causes of injury on properties. Spills of liquids or grease in supermarkets, recently mopped floors with no warning signs, ice or snow on walkways that wasn’t timely cleared, loose rugs in an entryway, cracked or uneven sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, and clutter or cords on floors can all lead to someone losing their footing. These accidents are so prevalent that they account for millions of emergency room visits each year. In fact, slip and fall accidents alone make up roughly 12% of all falls that require hospital care. Such hazards are often easily preventable with proper maintenance and vigilance, which is why property owners may be deemed negligent if they allowed the condition to persist without fixing it or warning guests. They can also be extremely serious or even fatal – slip and fall accidents account for roughly 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States, second only to motor vehicle accidents.

• Structural Defects and Poor Maintenance: Buildings and structures require upkeep, and when owners fail to maintain them, serious accidents can result. Common examples include broken or crumbling stairs, missing or loose handrails, unstable balconies or decks, malfunctioning elevators or escalators, and collapsing ceilings or walls. For instance, a rotting wooden porch that collapses during a family gathering could cause severe injuries to multiple people – the homeowner or landlord could be liable for not repairing the known structural weakness. Similarly, if a ceiling tile saturated with water from a long-unfixed leak falls and strikes someone in an office, the property manager’s poor maintenance is to blame. Crumbling steps or potholes in walkways are classic hazards; they may cause someone to trip and suffer injuries, and the existence of such obvious disrepair is strong evidence that the owner neglected routine maintenance.

• Inadequate Lighting: Poor lighting itself might not injure someone, but it contributes to accidents by masking other hazards or making navigation dangerous. Dim or burnt-out lights in hallways, stairwells, parking lots, or sidewalks can lead to trips and falls because visitors cannot see obstacles or changes in floor level. Inadequate lighting is also a factor in security-related incidents (discussed below) because it can create an unsafe environment where people are more vulnerable to crime. Property owners should ensure that common areas and pathways are well-lit. If a customer in a poorly lit restaurant parking lot doesn’t see a curb and falls off it, breaking a wrist, the lack of lighting can be cited as a cause of the accident and a form of property owner negligence.

• Inadequate Property Security (Negligent Security): In some premises liability cases, the “hazard” is not a physical defect like a wet floor, but rather the absence of reasonable security measures that leads to an injury from a third party’s criminal act. Examples include apartment complexes, hotels, or parking garages that had a history of assaults or break-ins in the area but failed to install locks, security cameras, fencing, or lighting to protect residents and visitors. If someone is mugged or assaulted on such a property and sustains injuries (or if a wrongful death occurs as a result), the victim or their family may claim the owner provided negligent security. A realistic scenario: A college student is attacked in the stairwell of her dorm where the door lock was broken and the lights had been out for weeks. The school or property management could be liable for her injuries for not addressing those safety issues when they knew (or should have known) about them.

• Falling Objects: Objects that are not properly secured can fall and injure people. This often happens in retail settings – merchandise stacked too high or improperly on store shelves might topple onto a customer. It can also occur at construction sites (tools or debris falling from heights) or in warehouses. A customer in a big-box store might suffer a head injury because an employee negligently overloaded a top shelf with heavy boxes that fell. The store would likely be liable for improper storage and failing to protect patrons from falling object hazards. Similarly, if a business has hanging signs or fixtures that are loose and they fall on someone, that’s a foreseeable danger the owner should have fixed.

• Dog Bites and Animal Attacks: While often treated as a separate category, dog bite injuries on someone’s property can fall under premises liability as well. Many states have specific statutes for dog owner liability. If a property owner knows their dog is aggressive and doesn’t take proper precautions (like fencing the yard or using a leash/muzzle), they can be liable if the dog bites a visitor. For example, if a delivery driver is bitten by a dog that was left loose in a yard without warning signs, the homeowner could owe damages. Animal-related premises cases could also involve things like exotic pets or farm animals causing harm when they escape their enclosures.

• Swimming Pool Accidents: Swimming pools are a common site of serious injuries or drownings, especially involving children. Property owners are generally required to have appropriate safety measures such as fencing, locked gates, covers, and warning signs. Slips around a pool due to wet surfaces or lack of maintenance (like broken pool ladders or faulty drains) can lead to injuries. Tragically, unsupervised pools can lead to child drownings – many jurisdictions have laws (attractive nuisance doctrine) that hold owners liable if a young child wanders into an unsecured pool. For instance, if a neighbor’s toddler gains access to an unfenced pool and drowns, the pool owner could be held responsible in a wrongful death premises liability case.

These causes highlight the variety of ways negligence can manifest on properties. Importantly, to win a premises liability case, it’s not enough to show that an injury happened on someone’s property – you must show that some unsafe condition caused it and that the owner or responsible party was negligent in failing to fix or warn of that condition. Evidence such as incident reports, photographs of the hazard, maintenance records, and witness statements often play a key role in establishing what caused the accident and how long the hazard existed.

Common Injuries from Dangerous Property Conditions

Premises liability accidents can result in injuries ranging from minor bruises to life-altering trauma. Here we discuss some common injuries that occur due to dangerous property conditions, how they typically happen, and their legal or medical implications:

• Bone Fractures and Sprains: Broken bones are one of the most frequent outcomes of slips, trips, and falls. Victims often try to break their fall with an outstretched hand, leading to fractured wrists or arms. Hip fractures are especially common and dangerous for older adults who fall; falls are responsible for an astonishing 95% of all hip fractures. These injuries usually require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation. In a premises liability case, a fracture is clear physical evidence of harm, but the plaintiff still needs to connect it to the specific accident caused by the hazard. Medical records and doctor testimony will document the fracture’s severity and link it to the incident (e.g., X-rays taken after a stairway fall show a broken ankle consistent with that kind of trauma). Even seemingly “simple” fractures can have big consequences, like chronic pain or loss of mobility, which should be factored into the compensation demand.

• Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): When someone hits their head due to a fall or being struck by a falling object, it can cause a concussion or more severe traumatic brain injury. These injuries might not be immediately visible, which is why it’s critical for fall victims to seek medical attention even if they feel “okay” right after. Falls are actually the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries nationwide. A mild TBI (concussion) can result in headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties; a severe TBI can lead to permanent impairment or even be life-threatening. From a legal perspective, brain injuries can significantly increase a case’s value because of their long-term implications (cognitive therapy, inability to work, etc.), but they can also be contested. Defense lawyers sometimes argue that a plaintiff’s post-accident symptoms are unrelated or pre-existing. Therefore, establishing the link between the accident and the TBI is vital – often done through neurological evaluations and possibly expert testimony from a neurologist. If a customer slips on a wet floor and strikes their head, leading to a brain bleed, the case must prove that the fall caused the injury and that such an injury was a foreseeable result of the hazardous condition.

• Back, Neck, and Spinal Injuries: Falls or sudden impacts can injure the spinal column, ranging from muscle strains to herniated discs or even spinal cord damage. A person who slips down stairs might suffer a serious lower back (lumbar) injury or a neck injury like whiplash from the sudden jolt. In severe cases, vertebrae can fracture or the spinal cord can be bruised, which might cause partial paralysis or other neurological issues. Spinal injuries often lead to chronic pain and require extensive therapy or surgery. In premises cases, proving a spinal injury usually involves MRI or CT scans as evidence, and expert analysis to tie it to the incident. These injuries can be tricky because defendants may claim the injuries are degenerative (age-related) or due to prior accidents. A strong legal approach will gather medical history to show the difference between a pre-existing condition and new trauma caused by the fall. Spinal injuries, even if not causing paralysis, often result in substantial pain and limitations, supporting claims for pain and suffering damages.

• Shoulder and Knee Injuries: It’s common for people who trip or fall to injure their shoulders or knees. A shoulder might be dislocated or sustain a rotator cuff tear when someone lands awkwardly on their arm or shoulder. Knees can be twisted or directly impacted, causing ligament tears (like ACL or MCL tears) or a patella (kneecap) fracture. These joint injuries might require surgery and extensive physical therapy. They can also have long-term effects like arthritis or reduced mobility. Legally, even though a torn ligament isn’t visible externally, it is very much a real and painful injury – medical imaging and orthopedic expert reports are used to demonstrate the damage. A classic premises example is a shopper who trips over a loose floorboard and lands hard on one knee – tearing ligaments. Such an injury could prevent them from walking normally or working for months, adding lost income to their damages.

• Lacerations, Bruises, and Soft Tissue Injuries: Not every injury is catastrophic. Many slip or trip accidents result in cuts, scrapes, and deep bruises. Glass from a shattered door could cut a visitor, or a jagged edge on a broken railing might gash someone’s arm. While these might be considered “minor” injuries compared to broken bones, they can still be painful, risk infection, and leave scars. Soft tissue injuries like muscle strains or ligament sprains (for example, a sprained ankle from stepping into a pothole) can also cause significant pain and require medical treatment like physical therapy. In legal claims, these injuries are documented through medical records and photographs (if visible). Sometimes insurance companies downplay soft tissue injuries as subjective (since you can’t see a muscle strain on an X-ray), so having prompt medical evaluation and consistent treatment helps validate the claim. Additionally, scars from lacerations, especially on the face, can lead to claims for disfigurement and emotional distress if they are permanent and noticeable.

• Psychological Trauma: A less visible but important injury category involves the mental and emotional impact of a premises accident. Being attacked in a poorly secured apartment complex, for instance, could leave a victim with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression. Even a hard fall can be traumatic, leading someone to develop a fear of walking in certain environments or nightmares about the accident. While emotional injuries might not be the centerpiece of most premises liability cases, they are real and compensable. A victim can seek therapy, and a mental health professional can provide evidence of conditions like PTSD linked to the incident. These injuries highlight that the harm from negligence isn’t just physical. For example, a hotel guest who was assaulted due to inadequate security might suffer nightmares and anxiety for years; their claim should account for the cost of counseling and the reduced quality of life stemming from the incident.

From a legal standpoint, documenting injuries thoroughly is crucial. Medical records, doctor’s notes on causation, expert evaluations, and even the victim’s own testimony help paint the full picture of how the unsafe condition harmed them. Serious injuries often mean higher stakes – property owners’ insurers will fight hard to minimize payouts, so having detailed proof and expert support for the injuries and their impact on the victim’s life is essential.

Legal Challenges in Pursuing a Premises Liability Claim

Winning a premises liability case is not always straightforward. Property owners (and their insurers) have several tactics and defenses they use to avoid or reduce liability. Here are some common legal challenges in pursuing a premises liability claim and how they might be addressed:

1. Proving Notice of the Hazard: One of the biggest hurdles is proving that the property owner or occupier knew or should have known about the dangerous condition that caused the injury. Owners are not automatically liable for every random accident on their property – the law typically requires showing they had “notice” of the hazard. Notice can be actual (they knew about it because someone reported it or they saw it) or constructive (the hazard existed long enough or was so obvious that they should have discovered it with reasonable care). For example, if a customer slips on spilled juice in a supermarket, the question is: did the store staff know the spill was there, or had it been on the floor so long that employees should have noticed during routine inspections? If a plaintiff can show through evidence or testimony that employees walked by the spill for 30 minutes and ignored it, that’s constructive notice and strengthens the case. Conversely, if the spill happened just a minute before and no one had a chance to clean it, the store might escape liability by arguing lack of notice. Overcoming this defense often requires immediate investigation – obtaining surveillance video, witness statements (e.g., “I told an employee about the spill 15 minutes before the fall”), or records of the property’s inspection policies. In complex cases, experts in property management or human factors might be used to show what a reasonable property owner should have done.

2. Comparative Negligence (Blaming the Victim): A common defense is to claim that the injured person was partly or fully at fault for their own accident. The defense might argue you weren’t watching where you were going, or you wore inappropriate footwear, or you ignored warning signs. This is called comparative negligence (or contributory negligence in a few states). If a jury believes the plaintiff is partially at fault, it can reduce the compensation in proportion to the plaintiff’s share of fault (and in a few jurisdictions, any fault by the plaintiff can bar recovery entirely). For example, in a case where someone tripped over a broken sidewalk, the property owner might say the hazard was “open and obvious” and the person should have seen it and avoided it. Or, if someone was running in a store when they fell, the owner will highlight that behavior as contributing to the fall. To counter this, our attorneys gather evidence to show that our client acted reasonably – perhaps the hazard was not as obvious as the defense claims (especially if one is distracted by normal surroundings or carrying items), or that even a cautious person could have fallen in that situation. We may also use building codes or industry standards to show the hazard violated safety norms, making the owner’s fault clear. Many states allow recovery as long as the plaintiff was less at fault than the defendant(s), so even if there is some shared blame, it’s important to minimize it and demonstrate the owner’s greater culpability.

3. The “Open and Obvious” Doctrine: Building on the idea of comparative fault, defendants often invoke the “open and obvious” defense. This doctrine argues that if a hazard was so obvious that any reasonable person would have noticed and avoided it, then the property owner may not be liable for failing to warn. For instance, a bright yellow spill or a clearly visible pothole in a parking lot might be deemed open and obvious. The rationale is that owners don’t have to warn about conditions that are immediately apparent. However, what is considered “obvious” can be very subjective and context-dependent. Our legal approach is to show why the hazard wasn’t actually obvious to the victim, or even if it was, it was still unreasonably dangerous. Perhaps the lighting was poor, so the victim couldn’t see the danger in time, or maybe avoiding the hazard was impossible (like an icy patch spanning an entire entrance). Additionally, some states are moving away from allowing the open-and-obvious rule to automatically bar claims, instead treating it as one factor among many or as a question of fact for a jury. We may cite local case law to challenge an overbroad application of this doctrine. Essentially, we argue that just because something can be seen doesn’t mean it’s safe or that the owner is absolved from fixing it.

4. Lack of Duty or Status of the Visitor: Historically, the duty a property owner owes can depend on the status of the injured person – invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Some states still follow these traditional categories. A defense might assert, for example, that the injured person was trespassing or was not invited, thus the owner owed only a minimal duty (basically to avoid willful harm). If someone was shortcutting across a parking lot after hours, the owner might say they were trespassing and the owner had no duty to clear ice for them. Similarly, social guests (licensees) might be owed a lesser duty than paying customers (invitees). However, many states have modernized this and require reasonable care in all circumstances, or at least for anyone lawfully on the property. We address this by establishing that our client was on the property legally and for a purpose that the owner could foresee. Even in cases with a trespasser, there can be exceptions – for instance, child trespassers are protected by special rules if an attractive nuisance (like a pool or trampoline) drew them in. We will argue that under the applicable law, the owner’s duty was breached regardless of technical status, especially if the hazard was extreme or the owner’s conduct was grossly negligent.

5. Spoliation of Evidence: A practical challenge in premises cases is that crucial evidence may go missing. The condition of the property itself can change – spills are cleaned, defects repaired – which is good for public safety but can hinder evidence gathering. Sometimes a defendant might not preserve video footage or accident reports, especially if they think it’s damaging (this could be intentional or due to routine deletion policies). If we suspect evidence has been destroyed or altered, we may invoke legal remedies for spoliation of evidence. Courts can sanction parties who fail to preserve evidence they knew or should have known was important to litigation. This might mean instructing the jury to presume the lost evidence was unfavorable to the defendant. To avoid evidence issues, it’s critical to contact a lawyer soon after an injury. Our team often sends immediate preservation letters to property owners instructing them to save any video surveillance, photos, maintenance logs, and incident reports. We also go out to document the scene, take our own photographs, and secure witness statements before memories fade. Still, if a challenge arises because something like a piece of broken stair was thrown away, we will make the case that any gap in evidence should not hurt the injured victim’s claim.

6. Insurance Company Tactics and Legal Complexities: Many premises liability claims end up being battles with insurance companies. The property owner’s liability insurer may aggressively dispute claims, argue that certain injuries are unrelated, or that medical treatments were excessive. They often have experienced lawyers and adjusters looking to minimize payouts. Additionally, some premises cases involve multiple layers of insurance or indemnity agreements (like a mall owner pointing to a tenant’s insurance because the accident happened inside a store, or a subcontractor being responsible for maintenance). Sorting out who pays can be legally complex. There might also be local laws or caps at play (for example, some states cap damages in cases against government entities, or require a different process for suing a public entity for a sidewalk fall). These challenges mean that premises liability cases can become quite technical. Our role is to navigate these complexities – negotiating firmly with insurers, bringing in third-party defendants if needed, and ensuring all procedural requirements are met. We compile a strong package of evidence and legal arguments to push back against the insurer’s attempts to devalue the claim. If necessary, we are fully prepared to take the case to trial to obtain justice for our client.

In summary, while the path to compensation in a premises liability case has obstacles, none are insurmountable with diligent legal work. Our firm has extensive experience countering these defenses – we know the tactics property owners use and how to rebut them with facts and law. We strive to level the playing field for injured clients and make sure that a negligent owner cannot escape responsibility due to technicalities or aggressive defense strategies.

Potentially Liable Parties in Premises Liability Cases

Determining who is legally responsible for a premises-related injury is critical, and sometimes it’s not just one person or entity. Depending on the situation, various potentially liable parties may be named in a premises liability claim, such as:

• Property Owner: This is often the first and most obvious defendant. The person or company that owns the property generally has ultimate responsibility for its condition. If you slipped in a grocery store, the store owner (which could be a corporation) is a likely liable party. If you fell on a private homeowner’s property, that homeowner would typically be liable. Ownership can sometimes be a bit complicated – for example, the land might be owned by one entity and leased to another (like a landlord-tenant situation). In that case, the lease agreement might dictate whether the landlord or tenant is responsible for certain maintenance. But as a victim, you might initially sue both and let them sort out who pays. A property owner cannot simply delegate away all liability by hiring others, so even if they have contracts with cleaning companies or property managers, the owner is still usually named in a lawsuit because they carry premises liability insurance.

• Property Manager or Maintenance Company: Many commercial properties and apartment complexes are overseen by professional management firms or have third-party maintenance contractors (like a company hired to clean or do repairs). If these parties were negligent in performing their duties, they can be liable. For instance, a building owner might contract a maintenance company to keep the sidewalks clear of ice and snow; if they fail to do so and someone slips, the injured person could have a claim against both the property owner and the maintenance contractor. Similarly, in a shopping mall, an individual store might be responsible for maintaining its interior, while the mall management handles the common areas – so if you fall in a common hallway, the mall’s management firm and the mall owner could be liable, whereas if you fall inside a specific store due to that store’s negligence, the store (tenant) might be primarily liable with the landlord possibly secondarily liable. Part of our job is to identify these relationships through contracts and leases to ensure all negligent parties are included.

• Business Operators or Tenants: When the incident happens at a business that rents its space, the business itself (as the possessor of the property) bears responsibility. For example, a franchise fast-food restaurant leasing a building would be liable if a customer is injured because the floor was greasy; even though they don’t own the building, they occupy and control it day-to-day. In some cases, the franchise parent company could also be named if they had a role in setting safety policies or maintaining equipment. Another scenario is an office building where a company rents a floor – if that company’s area had the hazard (say, they left equipment blocking a hallway which someone tripped over), that tenant company could be liable in addition to or instead of the property owner. Tenants often have separate liability insurance for this reason. The key is figuring out who had control over the area and the hazard – the law assigns liability to those in control.

• Employers of On-Site Staff: If an employee’s negligence causes the dangerous condition, the employer can be held liable under vicarious liability principles. For example, if a store employee negligently left a pallet in an aisle causing a trip hazard, the store (the employer) is liable for its employee’s actions. In a hotel, if a staff member failed to lock a pool gate they were supposed to, the hotel company would be responsible. This principle makes sure that larger entities (with insurance and funds) answer for the acts of their staff rather than just blaming a low-level employee. When we investigate a premises case, we ask: was an employee involved in creating or failing to fix the hazard? If so, their employer (often the property owner or tenant business) is typically included as a defendant.

• Manufacturers or Installers of Equipment: Occasionally, an injury on property is caused by a defective condition of something that was built or installed by someone else. For instance, if an escalator malfunctions due to a product defect and injures a shopper, the escalator manufacturer or servicing company could be liable along with the mall owner. Or if a security company installed a surveillance system that failed to alert a guard leading to an assault, that company might share liability. These cases blend premises liability with product liability or professional negligence. As attorneys, we look out for these possibilities: was the hazard due to negligent construction, a code violation by a contractor, or a faulty product? If yes, we might bring a claim against those third parties in addition to the property owner. For example, if a balcony railing gave way because it was improperly installed by a contractor, the injured person can sue the property owner and that contractor for defective workmanship.

• Government Entities: Public property injuries fall under premises liability too. If you slip on a wet floor at the DMV, the government entity in charge is the liable party. If you trip on a poorly maintained city sidewalk or are injured in a public park due to a hazard, the city or municipality could be responsible. Suing government bodies has special rules – often shorter deadlines and required notice filings – but they are not immune from premises claims in many situations (thanks to Tort Claims Acts). Additionally, sometimes a government entity and a private entity overlap; e.g., a city owns a sidewalk but a business adjacent to it is responsible for shoveling snow – in such a case both the city and the business could potentially be liable. We have experience dealing with the complexities of government liability and make sure to follow the correct procedures to hold public entities accountable when they are at fault.

In any given premises liability case, part of our job is almost detective-like – figuring out who had ownership, who had control, and who had a duty to prevent the harm. Often multiple parties did something wrong: maybe a property owner hired an unqualified handyman who did shoddy repairs, and then the property manager ignored tenant complaints about a defect, and then an injury happened – here, both the owner and manager (and perhaps the handyman) contributed. We aggressively pursue all avenues to maximize our client’s chances of recovery. This comprehensive approach ensures that the injured person isn’t left high and dry if one party turns out to be uninsured or insolvent, because we’ve identified others who are also liable and likely have insurance coverage.

Free Consultation – No Fee Unless We Win

A serious injury on someone else’s property can upend your life. You may be facing mounting medical bills, time off work, and pain that makes everyday tasks difficult – all because a property owner didn’t take safety seriously. You don’t have to shoulder the consequences of their negligence alone. Our legal team is here to help you assert your rights and pursue the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

We encourage you to reach out for a free consultation about your potential premises liability case. In a free, no-obligation case review, we will listen to what happened, answer your questions, and honestly evaluate the strength of your claim. We have extensive experience handling slip and falls, hazardous property injuries, and complex premises liability cases, and we know how to overcome the challenges discussed above.

Importantly, you won’t pay any attorney’s fees unless we win compensation for you. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no upfront cost to hire us. We only get paid when you get paid – when we secure a settlement or verdict in your favor. This arrangement allows you to get top-tier legal representation immediately, without worrying about costs, and it motivates us to fight for the maximum compensation available in your case.

Time limitations do apply to premises liability claims, so it’s wise not to delay in seeking legal advice. Evidence can fade and legal deadlines can approach quickly. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Let our experienced premises liability lawyers handle the legal burdens, prove the negligence of those at fault, and pursue justice on your behalf, while you focus on healing and recovery. We are ready to stand in your corner and work tirelessly to obtain the outcome you deserve – with no fee unless we win for you.

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