Slip & Fall Accidents and Premise Liability

Premise Liability Accidents

Property owners in North Carolina have a duty to take reasonable steps to keep their property safe for all types of visitors except trespassers. Visitors have rights when they are injured due to a condition on the land, such as an uneven sidewalk, a slippery floor or a broken stair caused by poor construction. If unsafe conditions lead to an accident, the injured party can bring a premises liability claim, better known as a slip and fall claim, against the property owner.

Landlord Liability

When you suffer injury because a landowner or other person or business in control of a property failed to take reasonable measures to maintain it safely, our highly experienced law firm can assist you in recovering compensation through personal injury representation. Our responsive and detail-oriented personal injury attorney provides assistance for victims of all types of premises liability accidents, including:

• Slip and fall. When someone falls because of a wet, icy or uneven surface it is called a “slip and fall” accident.
  
• Tripping. Trip and fall accidents are the result of hazards such as torn carpeting, objects left on the ground and broken railings.
  
• Falling objects. When objects are improperly stored, stacked or secured, they can fall and cause injury. This is especially common in warehouses and shopping centers.
  
• Inadequate security. In some cases, property owners can be held responsible for assaults and other crimes taking place on their property if reasonable safeguards such as lighting and cameras were not provided.
  
• Burns and exposure. Defective electrical wiring, code violations and carelessness can lead to electrocutions, burns and even exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Understanding Premises Liability Injuries

There are a variety of injuries possible in slip and fall accidents and other premises liability cases. We represent victims who have suffered broken bones, head and spinal cord injuries, burns and other injuries. In most cases, we seek a recovery from the insurance company of the negligent landowner, property manager or other negligent party, such as a homeowner’s policy or a business’s insurance. However, when it is in the best interest of our clients, we do not hesitate to aggressively seek compensation through personal injury lawsuits. Through attentive service, thorough investigation and diligent strategizing, our firm has helped many clients obtain maximum compensation.