What to Do If You May Have a Premises Liability Claim

A premises liability claim occurs when you have been injured at someone's residence. This residence may be a public place, a business or a private residence. As soon as you have been injured as a result of unsafe conditions, you should look into what your potential rights to recover your damages may be. In particular, there are several steps you should take when you believe you may have the right to recover premises liability damages.

Preparing for a Premises Liability Claim

If you believe you may have a premises liability claim, you should:

• Consult with an experienced premises liability attorney as soon as possible. The laws for premises liability are complex. You will be classified into one of three groups (licensee, invitee or trespasser) and that classification will be used to set the standard of care that determines whether the defendant was negligent or not. You also need to take other steps to prove your case and prepare your legal arguments. The sooner you hire an attorney, the sooner he can help make sure you do everything you need to recover
• Get medical help and document any and all injuries, missed work and other expenses arising from the accident.  If you sue for premises liability in court, your damages will include payments for medical bills and lost wages. You need to keep careful track of all of these things so you can get full recovery. Getting medical help will also be important as you will need evidence of your injury
• Collect evidence and get information from witnesses: You will need to prove the premises was unsafe. Pictures from the scene and eyewitness accounts, as well as any other evidence you collect, will go a long way towards making your case. The longer you wait, the better the chance that some of this evidence will be lost

Getting Help

Your attorney can guide you through each of the steps of a premises liability lawsuit and can help you to collect the evidence you need to prove your case. By working with a qualified and experienced premises liability attorney, you maximize your chances of recovering your damages and protecting your rights.