Property owners are responsible for keeping their lands and buildings safe for visitors. Defective conditions and hidden hazards could cause serious injuries, so the owners must take care to fix the hazard or, at the very least, warn others about it. Unfortunately, some owners neglect this responsibility, which puts visitors in danger. These property owners should be held accountable for injuries you sustain, and that’s where we come in!
If you have been hurt by unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, a Rio Rancho premises liability lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates could help you hold the owner accountable. Our team of personal injury attorneys has decades of experience with complex injury claims, and we work tirelessly towards getting our clients everything they deserve. We handle the big, high-value cases that require a keen legal mind, and we want to get to work on your behalf.
What Kind of Accidents and Injuries Happen on Other People’s Property?
When you enter a home or business, it is reasonable to expect that you will be safe from harm, and the property itself is free of defects and hazards. While many think of defects as only the physical condition of the property, there are several ways the place could be unsafe. Some of the common examples of hazards and dangers we often see in lawsuits are:
- Liquid spills or leaks
- Loose floorboards or cluttered material on the ground
- Exposed electrical wires
- Inadequate security, such as unlocked gates
- Open swimming pools or holes in the ground
- Dangerous or toxic gas leaks
Property owners can easily fix many of these situations, particularly if they know about the issue. Cleaning up a spill or fixing the floor instead of just leaving it alone could prevent a visitor from getting hurt. Sometimes, all that is needed is to put up an adequate warning sign to alert people about the hazard. Owners could be liable for injuries caused by such hazards if they fail to fix, prevent, or warn visitors about them.
Poor Security Measures
Other dangers are less simple because the situation demands more effort. For instance, the owner of an apartment building is responsible for ensuring that all the doors can shut and lock properly to provide protection for residents. Depending on the circumstances, surveillance cameras or patrols may be necessary. If a resident gets hurt by an act of violence that could have been prevented by adequate security, the building owner could be held responsible.
These hazards and dangers can cause serious bodily injuries such as broken bones, concussions, and serious burns, among others. If you have been hurt on a Rio Rancho property, the owner needs to be held accountable and you may be able to recover compensation with the help of a skilled attorney. We have our own mock courtroom that runs through potential trials and uses real people to test certain theories and tactics. As a result, we have a strong history of recovering hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of dollars for clients just like you.
Recovering The Financial Compensation Victims Deserve
When you are hurt because an owner neglected their responsibilities, you have the right to seek financial damages for all the harm you experienced. Having competent legal counsel could ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
Economic losses are the monetary costs of your hospital bills, lost time at work, and physical therapy. Non-economic losses are those intangible costs of emotional anguish, permanent disfigurement, and pain and suffering.
Imagine your child is hurt by a dangerous piece of equipment that was not secured or fenced-in. Do you want to risk their future on an attorney who has never dealt with this kind of complex litigation? Property owners should have to pay for their negligence if you get hurt, and an experienced attorney knows what compensation to seek in your Albuquerque premises injury claim.
Call and See If a Rio Rancho Premises Liability Attorney Can Represent You
When a landowner’s neglect results in you or a family member getting hurt, they should be held accountable. A Rio Rancho premises liability lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates knows how to do just that, so you can focus on healing.
Our firm has helped victims recover compensation for a back injury from tripping on a box in a store, a broken wrist from falling in a parking lot, and many more. If your claim involves significant losses, we want to take it! Call Will Ferguson & Associates and speak to one of our attorneys about your case.
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