If you slip and fall or otherwise hurt yourself on another person’s property, then you may be able to seek financial compensation for your premises liability injuries.
Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that protects injured victims against negligent property owners.
Employees, store managers, and property owners by law have a duty of care for all people who enter their premises. This means that they have to stay alert, identify and deal with any floor spills, uneven surfaces, or surprise step-offs that may cause harm to unexpecting individuals.
When they fail to keep their premises free to these conditions and a visitor is hurt as a result, they can be held accountable for their negligence. But, to ensure those responsible for their negligence, then you must follow these five critical steps.
1. Get Medical Attention Right Away
Your health and wellbeing take priority over documenting the scene of your incident. Thus, before you take any of the following steps, it’s crucial that you seek medical attention for any possible injuries.
2. Take Photos or Video of the Scene
After a premises liability injury, your body is full of adrenaline which can cause you not to recall the details of the incident later on. This is why it’s important that you take photographic evidence of the scene of the accident that can support your premises liability claim.
If you are unable to take photos yourself, have a witness or an employee, manager, or the owner of the property take photos for you. If there is no one to take photos in your place, ask if there are security cameras that may have documented your accident.
3. Identify Any Possible Witnesses
Identify anyone who may have seen your premises liability injury. They will be able to act as an expert witness and give their unbiased version of the event in case your claim goes to court.
4. Inform the Property Owner of the Incident
Inform the property owner, store manager, or other appropriate people of your injuries as soon as you can. If the person gives you the option to file an incident report, ask for a copy that you can use as evidence if necessary.
5. Contact a Premises Liability Lawyer
If you believe that you have a liability claim, then it’s essential that you contact a premises liability lawyer. They will be able to inform you of what the law entitles you to and what options moving forward are available to you. Likewise, a lawyer with premises liability experience will be able to help you avoid making any mistakes that may hurt your claim.
Seek Compensation for Your Premises Liability Injuries
If were hurt on someone else’s property, then you may be entitled to compensation for your premises liability injuries. But to ensure you get that compensation, you must first follow these five steps.
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