What Should You Do If You Were Injured On Someone Else's Property?

If you are injured because of unsafe conditions on another person's property, you may be entitled to compensation. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, and neglecting this duty can lead to injury that would otherwise not have happened. A premises liability lawsuit can help hold the negligent owner responsible, while allowing you to obtain damages to help with your recovery and any lost wages.

Common places that people are injured include supermarkets, public sidewalks, and apartment buildings. If you've been injured as a result of negligence, call Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers at 905-522-9799 to see if you may have a premises liability case.

Premises Liability Covers A Broad Range of Incidents

The most common type of accident that comes to mind when thinking about premises liability is usually slip and fall. If a person sustains an injury after slipping on an inadequately marked wet floor, for example, this is typically considered premises liability.

However, premises liability can also cover incidents such as:

• A child drowning in an uncovered and unsupervised pool
• Robbery or assault as a result of inadequate security
• Attacks by an unrestrained dog
• Improperly secured objects falling and causing injury

If you have sustained injuries from an accident that happened on public property or on someone else's private property, you should call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Premises liability cases can be complex, and an experienced lawyer is necessary to advise you on your case.

Steps To Take After Injury On Another Person's Property

After being injured, the very first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Severe injuries may warrant a trip to the hospital, but even if you don't think your injuries are that bad, you should still visit a doctor as soon as possible. In many cases, injuries do not present full symptoms until some time has passed, so you should be safe and get yourself checked out.

If you are able to do so, you should try to take some photos of the scene where you were injured. Photographic proof of a dangerous condition is invaluable evidence for a premises liability claim. If you did not take photographs, though, that's okay. We will send an investigative team out as soon as we can.

The most important piece of advice we can give is not to sign anything until after speaking with a lawyer. You want to be absolutely sure of your rights and you don't want to implicate yourself as being at fault. At Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers, we offer completely free, no-obligation consultations. You have nothing to lose by calling a lawyer for a free case evaluation, but you may have a lot to gain.

Damages from a premises liability lawsuit can include:

• Loss of past and future wages due to injury
• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation expenses
• Necessary household help expenses
• Pain and suffering

Schedule Your Premises Liability Consultation

If you've been injured due to poor maintenance or negligence on the part of a property owner, don't hesitate to contact Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers at 905-522-9799 today for your free legal evaluation. We serve clients in Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington, Stoney Creek, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas of Ontario.