What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability cases are cases that result from an owner of a property not keeping the property safe, which then causes someone to get hurt as a result. The property can be a mall, store, amusement park, office building, etc. Our law firm understands how frustrating it can be to get hurt because someone cut corners or did not abide by proper safety standards.
Types of Premises Liability Cases
-Slip and fall (for example, there is a puddle at the grocery store and the employees know about it but nobody cleans it up in a timely manner, and a customer falls and gets hurt)
-Elevator and escalator accidents (a defective elevator or escalator malfunctions and somebody gets hurt)
-Construction site accident (someone working on the construction site or someone walking by gets hurt because the construction site was not kept safe)
-Pool accidents (a pool is not up to code and somebody gets hurt)
-Assault (an employee working for the business assaults you)
What Can You Be Compensated For In Premises Liability Cases?
The law allows an injured person in a premises liability case to recover money to make up for their pain and suffering as well as cover future expenses. An injured party can recover the following:
–Pain and Suffering. The law allows an injured party to be compensated for pain, suffering, and emotional distress. This is because nobody wants to be injured because of somebody else’s negligence, and nobody wants to suffer the pain and agony of being injured. If the accident results in a disability or some kind of permanent disfigurement, the compensation is almost always higher.
–Lost wages and lost of future wages. If your injuries are serious, you will most likely not be able to earn as much as you would if you weren’t seriously injured. This is because serious injuries might prevent you from performing certain jobs, and you are entitled to compensation for these future lost wages.
-Punitive Damages. These are meant to punish the responsible party for being reckless or intentionally harming the injured party.
-Healthcare Costs. You can recover for your healthcare costs as well as future costs because the goal of the law is to make your life as normal as possible.
-Non-economic damages. This is compensation for losses that don’t have a dollar amount (for instance, loss of enjoyment of life).
Call the Nghi Lam Law Firm About Your Premises Liability Case And Speak Directly To A Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured on a property, call the Nghi Lam Law Firm and speak directly to a lawyer about your case. We fight aggressively on behalf of our injured clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County. Call 213-235-7969 for a free consultation.
