Maryland Premises liability law firm

Serious injuries deserve experienced attorneys

When someone is injured while on someone else’s or a business’s property, they may benefit from the help of a premises liability law firm Maryland residents can rely on. Land and building owners, renter-tenants, and in some cases, the manager of a property or building, may be legally responsible when someone is injured on their property. If you or someone close to you has been injured on a property as the result of the property’s negligent upkeep and maintenance, or if someone close to you has died because of this, the injured person and/or their family may be entitled to compensation.

A person who is injured while on someone else’s property may have a premises liability claim against the property or building owner. It does not matter whether the property was someone’s private residence, an apartment building, an office building or on public property, to name just a few of the places where a person may have a premises liability claim- the party or parties that own or who are in charge of the place where someone was injured, may be liable for the victim’s injury.

Premises Liability

Premises liability is a legal concept that usually comes into play when a person is injured on someone else’s property because of an unsafe or defective condition of the property. The injured person may have a personal injury claim that they may be able to seek compensation for their injuries with. Like the majority of personal injury claims, a premises liability claim is usually based on negligence. The injured victim (the plaintiff, often with the help of a lawyer) needs to prove that the property owner or manager, or the renter-tenant, was negligent with respect to the maintenance and upkeep of safety features on the property.

If you think that you may need help in seeking compensation for a premises liability personal injury claim, for a premises liability law firm Maryland premise liability injury victims and their families are fortunate to have in their midst, contact Cohen & Cohen We know that when someone is injured or taking care of someone who is, oftentimes, everyday tasks and responsibilities can become daunting. We know that when a family is grieving over the unexpected and seemingly unnecessary death of a loved one, their grief can be debilitating and make it difficult to maintain “normal” routines. While we know that we cannot bring back someone who has passed nor can we make someone’s injuries go away, we can fight to uphold the injured person and their family’s rights. We are available to give free case consultations and evaluations. To set this up, someone can take your call any time of the day or night, any day of the week.

Common Causes of Premise Liability Injuries

The following are common causes of injuries that may warrant a personal injury premise liability claim. It is not an exhaustive list nor is it intended to be legal advice.

– Uneven walkways
– Slick or slippery walkways
– Broken handrails
– Inadequate lighting
– Inadequate security measures
– Falling snow or ice; insufficient plowing/clearing of drive and walkways.
– Insufficient safety features and requirements for swimming pools and spas

If you have been injured on someone else’s property in Maryland, there is a good chance that you might need a good team of Maryland premises liability attorneys to help you wade through the complicated process of trying to get compensation for your injury. The dedicated lawyers at Cohen & Cohen have helped people in situations that may be similar to the one that you are finding yourself in.

While many people who have filed premise liability lawsuits have gotten the compensation that they were entitled to, premise liability claims can be hard to prove for a variety of reasons.

Contact a law office with Maryland premises liability attorneys who know how to fight the often, tricky system of trying to get compensation for this type of case.

PROVING PREMISES LIABILITY

Proving a premise liability case can be hard because it has to be proven that a property owner was negligent in their ownership and maintenance of a property. In this respect, if someone is negligent, they have paid no or too little attention to something. Some examples of these situations include but are not limited to:

Inadequately lit walkways and stairs
Not having safety rails on stairways and/or defective stairs
Uneven surfaces
Slippery surfaces (wet or oily floors, etc.)
Unsecured rugs or carpets
Unsecured thresholds
Extension cords
Accumulation of ice or snow
Loose or broken floors, sidewalks, steps, or stairs
Inadequate building security
Swimming pool accidents

The situations on the above list may seem like they would not be hard to prove but they can be.

An experienced team of Maryland premises liability attorneys knows the importance of collecting evidence as soon as possible and, discreetly when necessary. When someone is in charge of a property that someone else was injured on, there is a good chance that they will get rid of the evidence of their neglect (by fixing it) before you are well enough to get proper documentation for it.

Even though it may seem obvious to you that a property owner or manager was negligent, just because you were injured on property under someone else’s care does not mean that the property owner was negligent. Even if a property was in an unsafe condition, it does not prove that the property owner was negligent. It has to be proved beyond a doubt that someone was negligent or should have reasonably known that the premises were in an unsafe condition, and that they still did not take proper steps and precautions to make it a safe space.

The above and many reasons not mentioned here are reasons why it may be in your best interest to talk to law firm that has Maryland premise liability attorneys who are well versed in this area of the law.

EXAMPLES OF PREMISES LIABILITY CASES

The following are examples of personal injury cases that can be classified as premises liability cases. This is not an exhaustive list nor is it in any way meant as legal advice. It is important to get legal advice from a lawyer who is licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

Slip and fall
Trip and fall
Toxic fumes or chemicals
Combustible fumes or chemicals
Snow and ice accidents
Inadequate maintenance of the premises
Fires
Elevator and escalator accidents
Inadequate building security (that leads to injury or assault)
Dog bites
Water leaks or flooding
Toxic mold as a result of water leaks or flooding
Swimming pool accidents
Amusement park accidents

If you have been injured while you were on someone else’s property in Maryland, there is a good chance that you might need experienced Maryland premise liability attorneys like the ones that you will find at Cohen & Cohen