Were you injured while visiting a business or someone else’s property in Salt Lake City, UT? You deserve to have an experienced Salt Lake City premises liability lawyer advocating for the compensation you deserve. Call McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers at (512) 474-0222 to schedule a free consultation today.
Our lawyers have over 40 years of combined experience. We’ve recovered over $500 million to help our injured clients move on with their lives.
Our lawyers can work to hold the negligent property owner accountable. Contact our law firm in Salt Lake City, UT, to schedule a free consultation today.
At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, our Salt Lake City personal injury attorneys are driven by results. We know how an injury can change your life. We’re committed to helping our clients recover the money they need to move past the pain and trauma.
Over the years, we’ve succeeded. We’ve been recognized for our top-quality legal services by prestigious organizations, including Avvo, with their highest “Superb” lawyer rating and Super Lawyers, with their “Rising Stars” designation.
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You deserve time to concentrate on your future. Let our Salt Lake City, Utah, personal injury lawyers handle the legal issues. We’ll deal with insurance, stop the scare tactics, and present the strongest possible evidence as we pursue justice. Just call our law offices to schedule your free consultation today with a Salt Lake City premises liability lawyer.
Premises liability is the legal theory used to hold property owners liable when their negligence causes injuries to others on their premises.
When property owners invite others onto their premises, they assume certain responsibilities. That includes a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe to prevent injuries.
The scope of an owner’s duty depends on why you were visiting. Three key classifications exist: invitees, licensees, and trespassers.
You’re classified as a business invitee anytime you enter someone else’s property for their benefit. For example, you’re an invitee when you shop at a grocery store, dine in a restaurant, or check into a hotel.
Business owners in Utah owe visitors the highest duty of care, and have a duty to:
In other words, with respect to invitees, property owners are responsible for both:
These heightened standards exist primarily because you’re entering the premises so that the owner can make a profit.
You’re classified as a licensee when you enter someone’s property for a non-business purpose. For example, if you’re visiting a friend for dinner, you’re considered a licensee.
While private homeowners have a duty to warn you about known dangers that aren’t obvious, they have no duty to inspect their premises.
Property owners in Utah generally don’t have a duty to protect trespassers. Exceptions exist for young children who trespass. Property owners have a duty to protect trespassing kids from artificial conditions that are dangerous to children. This is known as the “attractive nuisance doctrine”.
Victims always have the burden of proof in personal injury cases. To win a case, you must prove that the property owner was negligent.
More specifically, you must prove:
Most premises liability claims are covered by the owner’s insurance. Insurance companies often deny responsibility or try to downplay the victim’s injuries.
Hiring an experienced Salt Lake City premises liability attorney is the best way to protect yourself. If you have questions about your rights after suffering an injury on someone else’s premises, contact us today for a free case review.
Many different factors will impact the value of your personal injury claim:
Additional factors can play a role depending on your unique position. When you hire us, we’ll closely evaluate all of the ways your life has changed–considering physical impacts, mental suffering, and the current and future financial costs you’re now faced with.
By filing a claim for compensation, you can pursue compensation for economic damages and non-economic damages in Utah.
Some key examples of the types of damages victims often seek include:
Compensatory damages are intended to restore you to your pre-injury condition. Of course, money can’t really take away your pain and trauma. It can, however, help you cope with the injuries you’ve suffered.
Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We’re so confident in our ability to recover compensation for our clients that we stake our attorneys’ fees on the outcome of our cases.
When you hire us, you’ll agree to pay a flat percentage of the amount that we recover in your case. You’ll never have to worry about paying attorneys’ fees if we fail to recover compensation in your case.
Utah is a modified comparative fault state. You can recover some damages if you share some blame, so long as your percentage of fault doesn’t reach 50%. Once you’re found to be 50% or more responsible, you cannot recover damages.
Even if you are only slightly responsible, your damages will be reduced to account for your share of the blame.
Our team at McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers is equipped to handle any type of injury claim, including representing clients who have suffered:
These and other injuries can damage your career, impact your quality of life and leave you struggling with significant expenses. A successful premises liability claim can help you get your life back on track.
Call for a free case review today to learn more about how we can help you work toward financial recovery.
Premises liability claims typically arise from situations where a property owner is negligent and someone is injured due to their dangerous property conditions.
Some examples of the types of premises liability cases we handle include:
Each situation is unique. You deserve an attorney who has experience handling a wide range of premises liability cases. Our attorneys have decades of legal experience–and we’re ready to use that experience to your advantage.
Yes. The deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit is four years from the date of the accident. If you don’t file a lawsuit before the four-year statute of limitations runs out, you lose your right to sue for damages.
If you were injured, it’s never too early to take legal action. In fact, the clock is already ticking. Call an experienced Salt Lake City premises liability attorney at McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers today. We’ll set up a time to listen to your story and discuss your options at no cost.
