Do I need a Premises Liability Lawyer?

The most common premises liability cases are slip/trip and fall cases. A lot of times it didn’t just happen because you were “not paying attention.” No, it is likely that it happened because the property owner was negligent in maintaining the premises. Now, you have suffered injuries, the medical bills continue to pile up, you are missing days from work, and it seems like your life is at a halt. You have every right to speak with a dedicated personal injury lawyer concerning how that property owner’s negligence has had a negative impact on your life.

It is no secret that dangerous and/or hazardous conditions can lead to some of the worst injuries. Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that their properties are maintained in a safe manner. Further, property owners are responsible to warn others of any unsafe conditions on their property. Since they are the owners of property, they are typically more familiar with any hazardous condition that a guest would otherwise not expect. Even though there are these expectations of property owners, too often they fail their duties, and in turn dangerous accidents and serious injuries take place.

When you hire Bert McDowell Injury Law, you are getting a firm that extensively investigates the issues in the case in order to maximize your compensation. Connecticut premises liability attorney Bert McDowell is different in his approach because of his experience in representing insurance companies. In fact, insurance companies would hire McDowell to represent landowners and landlords who were being sued due to their negligence. McDowell has represented some of your favorite fitness gyms and grocery stores in premises cases. This is invaluable experience that has helped McDowell obtain maximum compensation for his injured clients at Bert McDowell Injury Law. If you or a loved one has been injured, Bring On Bert!

Types of Premises Liability Cases

  • Wet spots in stores (establishments)
  • Insufficient lighting
  • Ice/snow
  • Cracks, potholes, and depressions in sidewalks/parking lots
  • Stair collapse
  • Porch collapse
  • Swimming pool injuries
  • Fire

Proving Liability in Your Case

Premises liability cases often hinge on the concept of notice, which refers to whether a property owner was aware of or should have been aware of a hazardous condition. The should have known standard typically considers how long the dangerous condition has existed; for instance, if ice has been present for several days, it suggests the owner should have noticed it. Proving notice can be complex, making it crucial to hire a knowledgeable premises liability attorney in Connecticut.

How a Legal Professional Could Help

A well-practiced Connecticut premises liability lawyer at our firm could assist throughout the entire legal process, including:

  • Investigating the scene of the accident
  • Taking pictures
  • Hiring experts (engineers, architects, or industry related experts)
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Performing a background check on a property owner
  • Determining a property owner’s violations

Call a Connecticut Premises Liability Lawyer About Your Rights

It is very important that you contact a Connecticut premises liability attorney to help you navigate through the chaos after your accident. The insurance company is not on your side. They will do everything in their power to limit your rights to maximum recovery. With offices in Hartford and Bridgeport, we are able to assist our clients throughout Connecticut. Bert McDowell used to represent insurance companies and he uses those experiences to get his clients maximum compensation. Call now so we can get started on your case.