Premises Liability Lawyers

Whether residential homeowners, apartment managers, public entities, or business operators, property owners have a legal obligation to make every reasonable effort to protect visitors from dangerous conditions that might cause injuries or death. Unfortunately, injuries often occur due to poorly built, inspected, or maintained commercial or residential property. If you’ve been injured due to property owner negligence or misconduct, the seasoned premises liability lawyers here at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP stand ready to effectively fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact our legal team today.

Premises Liability Lawyers: Here for Those Injured By Property Owner Negligence

Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP is comprised of seasoned personal injury lawyers who handle all types of premises liability cases. Our successful premises liability litigation settlement and trial records include cases involving:

• Retail store and business trip-and-fall injuries
• Sidewalk slip-and-fall accidents
• Parking lot and parking ramp injuries
• Injuries on private residential property, including swimming pool accidents
• Municipal park and playground accidents
• Accidents on school, church, and municipal property
• Private recreational facilities

We vigorously represent our clients, utilizing our knowledge of building standards, codes, and industrial maintenance practices. If you’ve been hurt on another person’s property due to no fault of your own, you can depend on us to effectively represent your interests.

Satisfying the Burden of Proof

In premises liability cases, the injured party carries the burden of proving that the property owner’s negligence directly caused their injuries. This legal requirement means that it is not enough to simply show that an injury occurred on someone else’s property; the injured party must demonstrate that the property owner failed to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, leading to a hazardous situation.

To satisfy this burden of proof, the injured party must establish several key elements:

• Duty of Care: The property owner had a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their premises. This duty varies depending on the type of visitor—invitees, licensees, or trespassers—but generally includes keeping the property reasonably safe and warning of any known dangers.
• Breach of Duty: The injured party must show that the property owner breached this duty of care. This could involve proving that the property owner knew or should have reasonably known about a hazardous condition and failed to repair it or adequately warn visitors.
• Causation: It must be proven that the property owner’s breach of duty directly caused the injury. This involves showing a direct link between the hazardous condition and the injury sustained, such as a slippery floor causing a fall.
• Damages: Finally, the injured party must demonstrate that they suffered actual damages as a result of the injury. This could include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related losses.

Recovering Compensation

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property due to negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Recovering compensation in a premises liability case involves demonstrating the extent of your injuries and the impact they have had on your life. At Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive fair compensation to cover all aspects of their recovery. Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for the following, among other things:

• Medical Expenses: This includes current and future medical bills related to the injury, such as hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, and any necessary medical equipment.
• Lost Wages: If your injury has forced you to miss work, you may be entitled to recover lost wages. In cases of long-term or permanent disability, compensation may also include future lost earning capacity.
• Pain and Suffering: Beyond tangible costs, you may also be eligible for compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your injury. This considers both physical pain and emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, or loss of enjoyment of life.

Contact Our Premises Liability Lawyers Today

If you have been harmed as a result of a property owner’s negligence, you can have peace of mind when turning to the seasoned premises liability lawyers at Hildebrand McLeod & Nelson LLP for help. Contact us today so we can get started working on your case.