Premises liability is a type of personal injury case. If you suffered injury on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to financial compensation if you can show that they failed to take steps to protect you from harm.
Not every injury on another person’s property will lead to a claim for compensation, however. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys can review the facts of the case and answer any questions you have about your options. To get started, get in touch with an Austin premises liability lawyer at Maschka Personal Injury today.
Premises liability cases arise when a property owner fails to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. Our premises liability attorneys can handle a variety of property injury cases in Austin.
Slip and fall cases often involve wet floors, icy sidewalks, uneven pavement, broken stairs, or poor lighting. Property owners must address known hazards within a reasonable amount of time or warn visitors about the danger.
Some injuries happen because a business or property owner failed to provide reasonable security measures. These cases may involve assaults or other violent crimes that occur on privately-owned property that is open to the public.
Poorly stacked merchandise, loose shelves, and unsecured building materials can cause serious head and neck injuries when they fall on a customer. You may have the right to seek compensation if this happens to you.
Property owners may face liability when dangerous animals injure lawful visitors. State law can hold dog owners responsible for injuries caused by their animals in many situations.
Serious risks come with owning a pool, especially if the property lacks adequate supervision or security equipment, such as locking gates. Swimming and diving accidents can lead to life-altering or even fatal injuries.
You may have a claim against a city, county, or state agency if unsafe public property caused an injury, but these cases are often more difficult than claims against private property owners. State law provides strong immunity protections for municipal governments, especially in cases involving a slip and fall on snow or ice.
Cities and other public agencies may argue they are immune from liability for snow, ice, road conditions, sidewalk maintenance decisions, or other property-related issues tied to government operations. However, that does not mean your case is hopeless. Pursuing a claim against the government could be successful in certain situations.
Before assuming there is no case, it is important to speak with our legal team. Our premises liability attorney can review the facts of your Austin property injury case and help you understand your options.
No attorney can promise a specific settlement or verdict at the start of a premises liability case. The value of a claim depends on several factors, including how the incident occurred, the severity of the injury, the amount of medical treatment required, whether permanent injuries exist, and how the injury affects daily life and employment. However, we can answer your questions about the types of damages that might be available in your case. Some options include the following:
While your recovery is never guaranteed in an Austin premises liability case, our attorneys will work with you to give you the best chances of obtaining a favorable outcome.
If you have been hurt in an accident on someone else’s property, now is the right time to explore your options. Our attorneys are based in Mankato, but we handle premises liability claims throughout the surrounding area. Contact an Austin premises liability lawyer today to discuss your specific situation.
