Every property owner has a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for everyone with a right to be there, including visitors, customers, and employees. If not promptly attended to, broken pavement, uncleaned messes, and other hazards can cause serious accidents, leaving victims with massive medical expenses they shouldn’t have to pay. In these instances, a premises liability attorney can help you collect compensation for your doctor’s bills, lost wages, and other losses.

When You Should Call a Premises Liability Attorney

You’ve Been Hurt on Someone Else’s Property

Not every accident provides grounds for a premises liability claim, but an attorney can explain the law and help determine whether the property owners are liable. To file a successful claim, they’ll have to show that the owners knew or should have known about the dangerous conditions and failed to take appropriate measures. Experienced personal injury attorneys have the resources and expertise to conduct a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding your injury.

Your Injuries Are Serious

If your injuries were superficial and did not require extensive medical attention, you may be able to work with the insurance company yourself. However, premises liability injuries are often serious, resulting in broken bones, concussions, and even long-term disability. Because your insurance settlement should cover the full cost of your medical treatment, you’ll need an attorney with the expertise to ensure you’re fairly compensated.

Your Claim Has Been Denied

Insurance companies often deny valid claims, hoping you’ll simply get frustrated and abandon your rights. Fortunately, a good personal injury attorney will be able to build a solid premises liability case and leverage the threat of a lawsuit to bring the insurer back to the negotiating table. If necessary, they will even pursue your damages in court.

If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s carelessness, turn to the lawyers at Egan & Richgels, S.C. For nearly 40 years, they’ve fought for the rights of victims throughout western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota, ensuring justice is done. Visit their website to learn more about their premises liability services, follow their Twitter page for more legal tips, or call (608) 784-0087 to arrange a free consultation with an attorney.