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Attorneys for Premises Liability in Gastonia, NC
If you have been hurt on someone else’s property, our premises liability attorneys can assist you. You may deserve compensation. We handle premises liability claims.
Our lawyers have worked for the insurance companies, and we bring that knowledge to you, taking everything we’ve learned and using it for your case.
Who we represent
Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, represent people who are hurt on the property of others. The property may be:
- Owned by an individual
- A store
- A place of business or another public place
- Government property
You may have the right to compensation because of a dangerous condition that causes injury.
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What Is the Premises Liability Law in North Carolina?
Premises liability law in North Carolina is a legal liability for allowing a dangerous condition to exist on property. If harm occurs, even if it is an accident, the property owner may be liable to pay damages to the victim.
Common Types of Premises Liability Cases in Gastonia
- Improper shelving caused a heavy item to fall from above in a store, causing injury.
- Faulty electrical wiring caused a fire.
- A robbery and assault occurred on property with inadequate security.
- Structural faults went uncorrected and resulted in a terrace collapse.
- A dog or other animal attacked someone.
- Too many people in a small space or poor crowd flow resulted in jostling.
- Elevator or escalator malfunction caused injury.
- A stuck between or run over accident occurred because of the machinery placement or malfunction
- Poor facility maintenance results in an accident.
- A pool, pond, or other body of water posed a drowning or injury risk.
Premises liability accidents and injuries happen in many ways. If the property owner is legally responsible, you may have a compensation claim.
When you talk to our Gastonia, NC, premises liability lawyers, we will evaluate all possibilities for bringing a claim.
When Is a Property Owner Responsible for Injuries?
In Gastonia, premises liability typically comes from North Carolina law. The law requires property owners to keep their property safe.
There are many reasons you may be a guest on someone else’s property:
- Invited for social reasons
- Shopping at a store
- Receiving a service, someone with an appointment
- In a public park or on a government right-of-way
- At a government building for official business
- Delivery driver
- Person performing service at a home or business
- At a sporting event, concert, or amusement park
In these circumstances, you may expect the property owner to take reasonable steps for safety.
Understanding Gastonia, NC premises liability law
In Gastonia and throughout North Carolina, the same standard applies to everyone lawfully on someone else’s property. Other states distinguish between business customers and social guests, but North Carolina doesn’t. Guests may expect the property owner to take reasonable measures to avoid exposing visitors to danger.
A defendant is liable for injuries if:
- They are the owner or in control of the property.
- A dangerous condition exists. The defect is not trivial or insignificant.
- The property owner knew or should have known about the danger.
- They failed to take reasonable steps to remedy the danger, nor did they warn you.
- Because of the dangerous conditions, an accident occurred.
- You suffered injury as a result. There are damages to compensate for.
A property owner isn’t necessarily liable for every incident that occurs on their property. The question is whether the property owner did what was reasonable. It’s important to build the evidence to prove negligence. Our premises liability lawyers can help.
How To Prove Negligence in a Premises Liability Case
To prove negligence in a premises liability case, you must prove what happened and why it was unreasonable. You may need to show what the property owner did and what they knew.
Information about property activity is often in the hands of the owner. They aren’t likely to admit they did anything wrong.
You can use the legal process to gather records, inspect the location, and interview reluctant witnesses. You may work with experts and conduct tests. Our lawyers begin to build your case as soon as we start representing you.
Defenses
An important part of proving fault in a premises liability case is responding to defenses. North Carolina uses a harsh system of contributory negligence. If the defense can show that you share responsibility for the accident, your compensation will be lower.
But don’t be discouraged if the defense says you’re at fault. Our lawyers can investigate fault and respond on your behalf. We fight defenses to premises liability, including that the danger was open and obvious, you were aware of the dangerous condition, and contributory negligence.
Types of Compensation You May Be Eligible For
- Emergency or urgent care, ambulance transfer
- Follow-up medical care
- Costs to diagnose, stabilize, and treat your injuries
- Prescriptions and medical supplies
- Physical therapy
- Mental health care, mental health injury
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Impairment to lifestyle, diminished life expectancy
- Lost income, lost career potential, including benefits
- Property damage
- Miscellaneous expenses
Compensation is determined on an individual basis. The amount you may qualify to receive depends on several factors, including the severity of injuries, the extent of loss, the strength of the legal claim, and sources of compensation. Our lawyers can explain what your case may be worth.
What To Do After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property
When you’re injured on someone else’s property, protect your immediate safety and the safety of others. Look out for ongoing dangers from electrical sources, crowd movement, fire, or moving machinery. Call 911 if anyone may be seriously hurt. Follow instructions from first responders until help arrives.
Report the incident to the property owner. Ask to make a written report. Get a copy of the report.
Briefly state what happened, but don’t admit fault or provide too many details.
Take photos and video of the accident scene. Gather witness information. Make notes of what witnesses say. Observe the accident scene, including who is present, weather, lighting conditions, and location of debris.
Get immediate medical attention if you are injured. Keep receipts and a record of losses. As your lawyers, we can assist you in journaling your recovery as part of your case.
Choose Our Aggressive and Accomplished Attorneys
At Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, our lawyers are dedicated to treating you as if you were our only client. Our team uses a tailored approach for each case.
With aggressive, detailed representation and 24/7 support for our clients, we handle everything needed for your claim.
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Contact an Experienced Gastonia Premises Liability Lawyer
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