Common Types of Premises Liability Cases
The best-known kind of premises liability case is a slip and fall. If you go into a grocery store (or other business) where there is an unmarked wet floor, you might slip and suffer a serious injury. Because the business did not warn you of the potential hazard, the owner or manager may be legally liable for your injuries. These are some other common examples:
- Trip-and-Fall Cases: Broken sidewalks and other hazards may make you trip and suffer a serious injury.
- Swimming Pools: You or your child may fall into an unsecured swimming pool and drown.
- Falling Objects: Big-box stores often keep extra inventory on high shelves, and it can fall and cause major injuries.
- Negligent Security: Inadequate security may make you more likely to be targeted by criminals.
These are only some of the potential types of premises liability cases. Ultimately, if a property owner failed to maintain a safe environment and you suffered a serious injury as a result, you may be able to receive compensation.
Premises liability cases are often less straightforward than they seem. The only way to truly know if you have a case is to consult a Springfield premises liability lawyer. Call Cava Law Firm today at (413) 737-3430 or (413) 781-CAVA (2282) for a free consultation.
How the Legal Process Works
We Are With You Every Step of the Way
When you work with us, our premises liability lawyers will keep you informed and involved from the very beginning to the end of your case. Each case is unique, but most follow the same general procedure.
You Consult With Us
The process starts with a free consultation. You tell us about your case, and we help you understand your options. We also will tell you whether we can take your case.
We Investigate
If we take your case, we will then attempt to gather as much information as possible. That may include accident reports, photos of your injuries, hospital records, and more. Part of this process involves adding up your losses. These include economic losses (like medical bills and lost income) and non-economic losses (like loss of quality of life and physical pain and suffering).
We Complete and File Paperwork
Once we have assembled as much evidence as possible, we will complete and file a claim (and any other necessary legal paperwork) on your behalf.
We Negotiate
Many civil cases like slip and fall lawsuits are settled out of court. We will first try to negotiate a settlement with the other side. If we cannot reach a number you agree with, we can then take the case to trial.
If Need Be, We Go to Trial
If we cannot reach a settlement, our team will argue your case in court. In a civil trial, both sides present their case, and a judge or jury will decide whether the other person or organization owes you money.
FAQ
Suffering a serious injury that someone else could have easily prevented can be a stressful and confusing experience. At Cava Law Firm, our premises liability attorneys often hear some specific questions.
How much is my case worth?
Unfortunately, this is a question that is just about impossible to answer without more information. The facts of your case (including the severity of your injury and how negligent the property owner was) will determine how much compensation you may receive. The only way to truly get an idea of what your case is worth is to talk to a Springfield premises liability attorney.
Can I receive compensation for pain and suffering?
Usually, in the case of a severe injury, you can be compensated for medical expenses and other monetary costs, as well as for pain and suffering. However, if you have no economic damages (monetary losses directly related to your injury), you are unlikely to receive compensation for pain and suffering alone.
How much does it cost to work with you?
We only get paid if you do. If we can recover compensation for you, you agree to pay us a certain percentage. If we do not win your case, you pay us nothing.
Why should I choose you?
We have more than 25 years of experience with premises liability cases. We are also local — so we are deeply familiar with the courts, local businesses, and local laws.
We understand that navigating the legal system can be confusing, especially if you have never had to deal with it until now. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out!
Why Choose Us?
Winning Is NO Accident!
At Cava Law Firm, we believe in standing up for the rights of injured people like you, and we have represented personal injury victims for more than 25 years. If we take your case, we will fight tirelessly for you to receive every dollar of compensation you deserve — and our results speak for themselves.
If you have been seriously hurt because someone else failed to maintain a safe environment, we want to hear from you. Call today at (413) 737-3430 or (413) 781-CAVA (2282) for a free consultation with a Springfield premises liability lawyer.
