Premises Liability
Slips, Trips, Falls, & More
If you have been severely injured due to a condition of someone else's property or because of an ongoing activity at their property- be it a business or a residence- call Perez Cummings, PLLC right away. Public and private property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe so people legally on the property do not get hurt. When owners fail to properly maintain their properties, the law provides a mechanism for holding them accountable and helping you recover compensation for your damages.
While these cases are more challenging than a typic vehicle crash case, an experienced premises attorney can guide you through and help you understand this challenging area of law. At Perez Cummings, PLLC, our experienced team has a record of success in premises liability cases, and we are ready to help you today.
Where do Premises Liability Injuries Commonly Occur?
- Retail stores
- Small Businesses
- Theaters
- Bars
- Parking Lots and Garages
- Staircases, Elevators, and Escalators
- Work Sites
- Grocery Stores
- Office Buildings
- Homes and Apartments
- Hotels and Resorts
- Wineries, Farms, and Ranches
- Swimming Pools
- Walkways and Building Sidewalks
- And many more locations
What are the Different Types of Premises Cases?
The most well-known by the public are slip, trip, and fall accidents. These are especially common during the winter season when property owners neglect to properly treat their walkways for ice/snow or when floors become wet from snow being tracked indoors.
In the summer, many slips, trips, and falls happen at pools and restaurants' outdoor eating areas. Uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and even broken or defective steps can lead to significant injury.
Other types of premises liability cases are:
dog bites and animal attacks, inadequate security, defective conditions, falling merchandise, fires, ceiling collapse, electrical defects, and more. The injuries sustained can be serious and sometimes even life-threatening.
Do You Need an Attorney?
If your injury was caused by slipping, tripping, and falling to the ground or floor, many times you can stand back up and go about your day. The worst thing might be a few bruises and the embarrassment from the fall.
But other times, these instances can lead to very real and very serious injuries like broken bones, concussions, or even spinal injuries.
You may be in a lot of pain, unable to work, and your medical bills may be climbing. This is when you need a premises attorney.
Perez Cummings, PLLC can evaluate the facts of your case and help you determine if the property owner violated a duty owed to you.
What Are Common Injuries from Premises Liability Cases?
- Fractures
- Concussions
- Paralysis
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Lacerations
- Amputation
- Nerve Damage
- Internal Organ Damage
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Neck and Back Injuries
- Muscle Strains
- Sprains
- And many more
What Do I Do When I've Been Hurt?
- Report the incident to the property manager or someone who can write a report. Do not sign anything they ask you to and do not give a statement.
- Take photos of your injuries, the shoes and clothes you were wearing, the location, and the cause of your injury (ex. broken staircase, icy ground, falling merchandise, wet floor).
- Collect witness contact information and note if any cameras caught the incident.
- Get medical care right away. Tell your doctor how the injuries occurred and tell them all of your symptoms.
- Do not speak to the property's insurance company.
- Seek compassionate, experienced legal counsel like Perez Cummings, PLLC.
