Maison Law represents the victims of premises liability accidents in public places like businesses, parks, and residential communities. If you were injured by a Tulare property or business owner’s negligence, contact Maison Law today for a free, confidential consultation. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold a property owner fully responsible for recovery costs.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Premises Liability Accident?
If you take a slip-and-fall at a supermarket or trip on a pothole in the parking lot of your hotel and suffer only minor aches and pain or bruising, you probably don’t need the help of a lawyer. But if your injury is more serious, such as a broken wrist, a knee injury, or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), it can truly pay to have legal representation. When medical costs run higher, property and business owners will have corporate lawyers and insurance adjusters all working to try to avoid blame for your injury. Your Tulare premises liability lawyer investigates your accident and backs your case with evidence. This keeps property owners from wiggling out of accountability and leaving you with too little support or nothing at all. Your Maison Law attorney demands the maximum in compensation available for you and your family.Who Is Responsible for an Accident at a Business or Public Place?
When you walk into a Tulare store, like Walmart or Vallarta Supermarkets, you are probably focused on finding the top things on your shopping list. You might not be scanning the floor for the spill that could send you to the floor hard enough to cause a concussion. You may be heading down a flight of stairs at your apartment building when a handrail comes loose, leaving you to tumble down the rest of the way. You might feel embarrassed, and be in some pain, and it’s not your fault. Someone’s negligence actually caused your fall and your injury. Under California premises liability laws, owners and operators inviting the public in must inspect for obstacles and dangers and remove hazards in a reasonable amount of time. If another customer drops a water bottle and a puddle forms, a warning sign should be set out and the spill should be cleaned up. When this duty is neglected and you are hurt, a proprietor or a corporation behind a store chain is liable for the costs of your recovery. This can include providing help with all present and future medical bills and reimbursement for lost wages while you are out of work. These are just a few of the parties that may be responsible for a premises liability accident:- Property Owner
- Homeowner
- Business Owner
- Corporation
- Landlord
- Organization
- Property Management Company
- City of Tulare, Tulare County Government, or State Government departments
Common Premises Liability Accidents
The legal responsibility to keep you safe from injury extends to many different locations and owners and operators. These are just some of the hazards victims have been hurt by and the types of cases we help clients win:- Slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls. Water on the bathroom floor of a restaurant or store. A store display left to catch a foot and cause a trip. A crumbling or rotting stair step.
- Falling merchandise. Merchandise left on the floor.
- Cuts on sharp edges on tables, desks, doors, and shelving.
- Hazards for tenants on rental properties such as exposed wiring in apartments. Poisoning risks with heater and gas line installation. Trip-and-fall hazards on stairs and in breezeways.
- Swimming pool accidents. A public pool may lack proper safety requirements and signs leading to someone getting hurt diving or a child tragically drowning. Chlorine chemical exposure.
- Amusement park and water park injuries.
- Burns and electrocution. Faulty wiring, hot liquids, fire injuries.
- Toxic fumes or chemicals exposure. A risk anywhere heavy cleaners and solvents are used.
- Security Liability. Poor lighting, and improper security on-site are just two ways an owner’s negligence can put you at risk of an assault or robbery. You should also be warned when there’s an increased chance of crime in the neighborhood.
- Falls in public buildings or parks. The city or county government might be legally responsible for an injury.
How Much Can I Expect to Earn for a Premises Liability Injury Claim?
Coming up with an accurate estimate of what your injury is worth won’t be possible until your lawyer has heard every detail of what occurred and has investigated the accident. Your attorney will assess every hardship you’ve endured since the incident and could face in the years ahead due to your injury. Your lawyer works to determine how much you’ll be demanding from a business or a government agency based on how long it takes you to heal and how many paychecks you miss at work. The emotional trauma you endure should also factor into the settlement check you receive. Your lawyer will take care to seek compensation for every hardship you endure and will endure:- The totals for your hospital care and physical therapy expenses.
- The estimated costs for care in the years to come if you suffer a long-term injury or a permanent physical disability.
- Travel costs while making doctor’s appointments and going to see specialists. This includes the cost of shuttle services if you can’t be on your feet or drive.
- Non-economic damages such as the physical pain and emotional distress you endure. This includes depression, anxiety, and a loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries.
- Past and future lost income while you must miss work. Estimates on your lost earning capacity if you have a permanent disability.
- Damage or destruction of property.
- Wrongful death benefits for the families of victims. After a tragic accident, close relatives can ask for support for funeral costs and remaining medical bills. They should also receive help in the future when a loved one’s guidance and income are no longer available to provide for children and a spouse.
