OVERVIEW: Premises liability is the liability of an owner of land, a building, or other similar property to you if you should be injured while you occupy the land, building, or property and your injury is the result of a dangerous condition contained on that land, building, or property.  A common example of premises liability is the case of a customer slipping and falling on the floor of a store that was wet.  The law provides that an owner of property is charged with maintaining that property in a reasonably safe manner so that a visitor would not be injured upon the property when the property is open to the public or in which it is foreseeable that a member of the public would enter the property.  Failing to adequately maintain the safety of the area will result in the owner of the property being held accountable to pay for the injuries that the property may cause to others.  Other examples of dangerous conditions could include falling ceiling tiles, holes in a parking lot, unsafe stairs or handrailings.  Just the same, if the owner of the property allows dangerous activities to occur on the property that could expose a person to harm, the owner will again be held liable for the injuries to such a person.  All told, if you have been injured upon property owned by another person, you may be entitled to be compensated for your injuries as all factors surrounding your injury and the cause should be examined.

KEY BENEFITS: Thorough analysis of your case and the facts and circumstances as to how you were injured to ascertain if the maintenance or use of the property contributed or was the sole cause of your injury.  Examination of all possible sources of recovery including insurance coverage to pay for your claim.  Working relationship with the doctor of your own choosing to follow your recovery and assist in maximizing your chances of receiving full payment for all of your medical bills.

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