Let’s say you slipped in a puddle inside the grocery store and broke a bone. Or you were walking to your car in an apartment complex’s parking garage when someone attacked you. Perhaps you became ill because of the asbestos present in your office’s ceiling insulation. Who is to blame in these situations? Who is going to compensate you for your injuries? Premises liability is the area of law that outlines the duties that a property owner or occupier has to protect entrants from dangerous situations like these. These types of cases must establish the negligence of the property owner by proving that a duty existed and was breached and that this breach caused the victim’s injury.

There are several ways that you could be injured because of the negligence of a property owner or occupier. Property flaws, such as uneven or slippery floors, falling materials, broken stairs or railings, defective elevators or escalators, inadequate warning signs, or hazardous obstacles can all lead to slip and fall accidents. Additionally, the presence of toxic substances like asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, or motor vehicle fluids can cause illness.

Inadequate security, whether from a lack of lighting, gates, cameras, fences, or guards, is a dangerous situation that can lead to incidents of criminal assault or dog bites. Usually a commercial property owner is not liable for injuries caused by a criminal attack by a third party, but contacting the McMinn Law Firm today will allow you to assess your legal options in this situation.

Our team of experienced attorneys is practiced in the complexities of premises liability cases. For example, there are cases where the tenant and the landlord should both be included as defendants in the suit. There is also a distinction between the category of person in which the victim is classified, for example, as an invitee, a licensee, or a trespasser. Using legal counsel from the McMinn Law Firm will guarantee that you pursue the right course of action for your specific case.

A property owner likely has a team of insurance defense lawyers ready to deny liability and blame the victim for the accident. When you contact the McMinn Law Firm, you ensure that your rights will be upheld and that you will receive the compensation you deserve for your medical costs, lost wages, and suffering.