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Every property owner has a duty of care to protect the well-being of anyone who visits their home or business. When they fail to maintain their property in a safe condition, guests can experience serious injuries, many of which may require lifelong medical attention. In these situations, personal injury law allows victims to pursue compensation for their losses by filing a premises liability claim.

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability claims arise when a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries any reasonable person could have foreseen. Broken concrete sidewalks, wet flooring, loose safety railings, or burnt-out light bulbs in stairwells all pose a risk of injury, which could be avoided if the property owner took prompt action to repair the issue or warn visitors of the danger.

What Are the Elements of a Premises Liability Claim?

personal injuryWhile premises liability cases cover a wide range of situations, not all accidents automatically provide grounds for a claim. First, the property owner must have been aware of the danger and had sufficient time to correct the problem. You must also show that a reasonable person could have predicted the accident and understood the risks. Finally, you must have experienced actual monetary damages in the form of medical bills and lost wages.

What Types of Damages Are Available?

Medical expenses are the foundation of any personal injury claim, so your award should cover all of your treatment costs. You may also be entitled to compensation for any wages lost as a result of your injuries, including time missed for doctor’s appointments. Depending on the severity of your injuries, your attorney may also demand compensation for intangible damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and the negative impact on your quality of life.

 

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, trust the personal injury attorneys at Gregory S. Young Co., L.P.A. to aggressively protect your rights. Since 1958, they’ve been fighting for the people—not the powerful—building a reputation throughout Ohio and Kentucky for personal attention and reliable results in even the most difficult cases. Visit their website for more information on premises liability, or call (513) 721-1077 to speak with an attorney at their Cincinnati office.

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