Birmingham Premises Liability Lawyer
Premises liability lawsuits generally address injuries that an individual may have sustained due to the neglect of care or maintenance on a residential or commercial property.
While there can be many different causes for liability claims, it’s often quite difficult to prove that a tenant or land owner has been negligent in the care of their property.
If you or someone you love has been injured while on the premises of another person with permission to do so, that individual may be eligible to receive compensation for any damages that may have occurred – including any costs associated with the repair and recovery of those injuries.
To find out how we can help, simply fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form located to the left.
Land Owner and Tenant Duties
In most states, landowners and property tenants are generally required to ensure that the property they occupy meets the minimum safety requirements of the area they are located in.
Keeping this in mind, there are three main categories that most premises liability cases fall into, which consist of:
Invitee – this person is usually an individual that has been invited to the land or property of an owner or tenant and have permission to be there. In most instances, a common example of this would be a retail store that is inviting potential customers into the store with hope that they will buy something.
In this type of scenario, it is the responsibility of the land owner or tenant to ensure that the invitees are either aware of any areas that may be potentially dangerous or are kept away from those areas.
Licensee – a licensee is generally a guest that has been invited by the land owner or tenant of the property, that is not there for business or commercial purposes. An example of a potential Licensee case is an individual sustaining an injury due to a loose stair on a staircase that they were not made aware of, causing them to slip and fall.
Trespasser * – a trespasser is an individual that ventures onto land or into a building without the permission of the land owner or tenant. In most instances, the land owner or tenant has no responsibility to warn a trespasser of any possible areas that may cause an injury.
An example of a trespasser is an individual that ventures into the secured front yard of a home.
Common Causes of Liability Cases
Due to the large variety of commercial and private buildings, locations and even construction zones, there are many potential areas that can cause a serious personal injury.
In fact, premises liability cases are second only to automotive accident cases in the Unites States.
Some common causes of liability cases can include:
- Wet floors that are unmarked (slip and fall)
- Untethered power cords
- Unsafe structures
- Damaged, piled carpeting
- Uneven stairs (trip and fall)
- Rickety side and hand rails
- Falling ceilings
- Dimly lit areas
- Exposed sources of toxic materials or disease infection
- Amusement park accidents
- Loose trash left on the floor
- Unthawed ice and snow on walkways
- Lack of security
…. Amongst many others.
It’s important to note that due to the volume of fraudulent claims that are filed throughout the country each year, many state laws are now beginning to favor property owners and tenants.
Types of Injuries
As with any slip and fall type of scenario, there can be a number of different injuries that an individual can sustain.
Some of these include (but are not limited to):
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Concussion
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Lower back injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Bruising
- Cuts and lacerations
….. just to name a few.
As with any serious injury, it’s important to for the injured to seek urgent medical assistance from a licensed medical practitioner to ensure that they are able to receive treatment if required.
Contact Our Birmingham Premises Liability Lawyer Today
The lawyers of the Arguello Law Firm strongly believe that negligent land owners and tenants need to be held responsible for their actions. We are prepared to fight for the rights of the individual – not large firms and corporations – and have the determination to seek justice.
If you or someone you love has suffered a personal injury on another person’s premises while permitted to be there, that individual may be able to obtain compensation for those injuries and any of the costs associated with caring for them – including provision for lost wages and pain and suffering.
With our office located in Birmingham AL, we provide 100% FREE initial case reviews to injury victims throughout Alabama including:
- Birmingham
- Alabaster
- Bessemer
- Hueytown
- Forestdale
- Gardendale
- Trussville
- Irondale
…. And almost all of the surrounding towns, cities and suburbs near these areas.
To find out how we can help with your case, contact our Birmingham premises liability attorneys today at 1-888-CLAIM-68 (1-888-252-4668) and after some initial questions from our intake team, you will be quickly connected to one of our lawyers.
If you would prefer to start immediately, simply fill out and submit the “Free Case Evaluation” form located at the top of this page and we will contact you very shortly – it’s 100% FREE to send.
*Denotes: The above is the generally accepted legal definition of trespasser but your state may or may not follow this definition. If you have a question about the definition of trespasser, please consult an attorney in your home state.