Fifteen percent (15%) of all accidental deaths are caused by premises accidents,
second only to motor vehicle accidents. Property owners have a duty to protect
persons lawfully on their property from injuries caused by dangerous conditions
that the owner or occupier created or knew or should have known existed. In some
instances, especially with regard to children, property owners may have a duty
to those who have trespassed on their property. Premises liability cases often
arise in the following circumstances.
 Assaults due to inadequate security
Dangerous stairs
Assaults by
intoxicated persons
Inadequate
lighting
Broken or otherwise
unsafe sidewalks
Slip and fall
incidents
Dangerous porches
or balconies
Snowy, icy
or wet conditions
Dangerous objects
Unsafe parking
lots and potholes
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of premises accident claims.
If you were injured in a manner not described above but were injured due to a
property condition that you were unaware of, that does not necessarily mean that
you do not have a premises accident claim.
Preserving evidence by taking photographs, recording statements of witnesses
and saving physical evidence are important actions that must usually be taken
in premises accident cases. That is why it is important for victims of premises
liability accidents to contact an attorney immediately who can tackle these issues
and protect their interests.
 Contact
Us
It is important if you or a loved one have been injured
you should immediately contact LAW OFFICES
OF MATHYS & SCHNEID who can advise
you of your rights and begin to work aggressively to maximize your monetary recovery.
Insurance companies hire attorneys to defend the people or companies responsible
for causing your injuries. You also need an attorney whose sole responsibility
is to protect your interests.
For more information about premises accident lawsuits in particular
or any of our other practice areas, please contact us at (630) 428-4040 for
a free office consultation, or fill out our free
online consultation form.
|
