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Potomac Premises Liability Lawyer

Put yourself in this situation. Let’s say that you are walking along a sidewalk or maybe you’re in a grocery store. Before you know it you feel your feet slide and see yourself falling to the ground. You fell. Once you get a chance to take in what happened you see a water spill on the floor where you slipped. Why weren’t there any warning signs? How were you supposed to know? That’s the point, you couldn’t know that would happen. If the answer is yes, contact a Potomac Premises Liability Lawyer to get back the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

Premises Liability Breakdown With A Potomac Premises Liability Lawyer

Property owners have a big responsibility. Their place needs upkeep for the safety of their visitors. No we are not taking about if the place is unorganized. That is unless the mess causes one of their visitors or many of them to get hurt. We also don’t just mean a person’s place of living but public property as well. No matter private or public, there can be exceptions depending on the premises liability case.

The other party has no duty to the visitor is if they were trespassing. Unless the injury was causing by purposeful carelessness knowing the intruder would be there. However, trespassing kids (most of the time) would not fall in the same category. Especially if the property was “decorated” in such a way to entice kids. Any of these scenarios could happen on any piece of land.

Most common premises liability cases

  • Slip and falls
  • Trip and falls
  • Torn carpeting
  • Uneven stairs
  • Defective handrails
  • Poor lighting
  • Inadequate or negligent security
  • Falling objects
  • Swimming pools
  • Toxic substances
  • Fire
  • Dog bites
  • Snow or ice hazards

 

How Can I Determine Liability With A Potomac Premises Liability Lawyer?

To figure out this question, gather your evidence. One of the most vital pieces to any personal injury case is evidence and this applies to premises liability. The proof can say who has liability. In this case we are proving the the land owner was negligent causing your injury. What evidence would you need? You need evidence that proves:

  • A hazardous condition was present on the property at the time of the accident
  • The defendant either knew about the hazardous condition or should have known about it because a reasonable property owner would have under similar circumstances
  • The defendant did not address the hazardous condition or make you aware of it
  • You were injured as a result of the hazardous condition and the defendant’s failure to maintain their property

If you choose, you could handle your own claim. However, insurance companies are savvy and will try to undermine you. They are a business and need to make money. Unfortunately, that means sometimes it comes at the cost of their own policy holders or users. Knowing the value of your case is important. A Potomac premises liability lawyer would know the true value of your case. Attorneys work for you not the insurance company. Don’t take it from us, but from those who we have represented.

What Rules Does Premises Liability Follow in the DMV Area?

In the DMV area contributory negligence affects many laws. What this means is if you where negligent in the accident too, then you could loose rights to compensation. No matter if you are 50% at-fault or 10%. This law has caused many claimants to get 0% back. Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. are 3 of the few places in the United States who still practice this. Contributory negligence is not the only law that affects premises liability lawsuits.

Filing a claim requires you to file within the statute of limitations. That means that there is a deadline to file before your case “expires”. If you are past the statute of limitations, then judges will automatically dismiss your case and nothing will come of it. There are many other exceptions that come with a personal injury case.

Needless, to say, Maryland, Virginia and D.C laws are complex and very involved. There is hope! An experienced Gaithersburg premises liability lawyer knows exactly what to do.

Malloy Law Offices, LLC As Your Potomac Premises Liability Lawyer

Our team is ready to take on your claim and get you maximum compensation. We want to make sure you’re okay and get back on your feet. We don’t want you to worry about any fees while recovering. Our firm offers free consultation and a contingency fee system. Which means that there is no fee until we get you compensation. The final fees will be subtracted from the settlement in the end. Call us as soon as possible because your health is important. Contact us at 888-982-0906 or submit an online form.