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Premises Liability

It is not uncommon for people who visit restaurants, supermarkets, or other retail stores, to slip and fall on a wet or improperly maintained floors. The injuries that result from a slip and fall accident can be serious. Numerous injuries can result, depending how the person falls. The slip and fall accident lawyers of Chalik & Chalik will aggressively pursue justice in your case, so that we maximize the compensation you will need to cover your damages.

Slip and falls are part of the “premises liability” family of law, which encompasses such matters as unsafe building conditions, design or structural flaws, dangerous conditions on property or other property problems that cause injuries. Premises liability law covers both public and private property owners.

Every year, thousands of people are injured when they slip, trip or fall on the property of another such as garages, supermarkets, etc. The most common premises liability cases involve individuals who slip, trip or fall because of a defect or hazard on another person’s property. The Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik takes on cases involving:

• Slippery sidewalks
• Potholes
• Oil or grease on floor of garage or ramp
• Tree roots
• Balcony and stairway collapse
• Poor lighting
• Water on floor
• Food or spilled milk on supermarket floors
• Blocked aisles
• Loose carpet
• Cords, string or wires on the ground
• Broken or cracked sidewalks
• Falls on escalators and elevators
• Unprovoked dog bites and attacks
• “Failure to warn” notification of a property’s hazardous or unsafe condition

Regardless of how or why a person enters a property, owners are legally bound to provide a reasonably safe condition of property or, at minimum, warnings that the conditions of the premises may be unsafe.

If you have fallen, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injury if the defect that caused your fall was more than trivial and the owner or person responsible for maintaining the property knew, or should have known, of the condition. Negligent property owners must pay the victim damages that may include medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of current and potential wages, and other damages.

It is important to document the condition before someone goes out and repairs the condition. Many times the owner of property, learning of an injury, will go out and conduct a repair. They do this for two reasons: to eliminate evidence, and to make sure no one else gets injured. While many businesses and homeowners carry premises liability insurance; it is often insufficient to fully pay any significant damage compensation. To ensure that you receive the best compensation available, consult with an attorney who specializes in premises liability before talking with an insurance company.

If you have been injured on another party’s property, or if you are the survivor of a loved one who has died in a property-related mishap, please contact the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik. No matter how challenging or complicated your personal injury case may be, our tough, experienced lawyers will do whatever it takes to achieve the best results. Contact us today for your free, initial consultation. We will come to your home, office or hospital.

The personal injury law firm of Chalik & Chalik. We are deeply committed to protecting your rights.

For more information, please see our Premises Liability Questions & Answers.