If you’ve been in an accident in Gahanna that occurred on someone else’s property, you may be able to recover compensation under Ohio premises liability law. Damages that you may be able to recover include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and wrongful death damages in the event that a family member or loved one lost his or her life.
What is premises liability law?
Premises liability law requires property owners to keep their properties reasonably free from harm or hazards for those who may enter the property. This includes taking all proper precautions against hazards, as well as correcting potentially hazardous property conditions.
If a property owner fails to maintain a property that meets the above standards, he or she may be negligent. If the negligent actions of a property owner were the cause of your accident and injuries, then you may be able to file a suit for damages.
But a property owner may be protected from liability if the owner gives permission to use a non-residential property for recreational purposes, without receiving a fee or benefit. This might apply if an ATV accident occurs, for example, while riding on a property owner’s land that is open to the public.
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Properties that Fall Under Premises Liability Law
Premises liability law is not limited to residential properties alone. Some types of properties that may fall under premises liability law are listed below.
- Commercial buildings or properties
- Parking lots
- Shopping malls
- Retail stores
- Department stores
- Parks and other public areas
- Private property
- Businesses
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Types of Premises Liability Cases
While there is no limit to the number of hazardous circumstances that may cause accidents and injuries, some common types of premises liability cases involve slip and fall accidents, dog bites or animal attacks, drowning or near-drowning incidents, falling objects, and more.
Some circumstances that might lead to these accidents are below.
- Poorly maintained property
- Uneven surfaces
- Cracks in sidewalk
- Dangerous stairs or handrails
- Inadequate fencing
- Tripping hazards
- Wet surfaces
- Negligent dog owners
- Improper repair of hazards
When an accident caused by any of the above occurs, the extent of injuries can be serious. In slip and fall accidents caused by a lack of handrails or poorly maintained surface conditions, for example, broken bones and traumatic head injuries are two of the most serious injuries a victim may face. In a near-drowning accident caused by a lack of barriers, a child or adult can suffer permanent neurological damage. Often, injuries require extremely expensive medial care and treatment and might forever impact a person’s life.
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Take Legal Action to Recover Damages Now
In order to recover damages, you’ll have to prove that the property was hazardous in some way, that the property owner was aware of the hazardous condition (or should have been aware) and failed to correct it, and the hazardous condition was the cause of your accident and injuries.
Proving negligence and liability is a complicated legal process and one that often requires the help of a premises liability attorney. What’s more, if you want to take legal action, you have only two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury suit for damages, according to the Ohio Revised Code section 2305.10. Your lawyer can help prepare your case by collecting evidence of liability and damages and filing any applicable paperwork to pursue legal action.
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Call Bressman Law after a Premises Liability Accident in Gahanna
If you need to recover damages for a serious injury that occurred on someone else’s property in Gahanna, get legal help. The attorneys at Bressman Law will provide the assistance you require. For help understanding premises liability law, the type of benefits to which you’re entitled and how to file a claim for benefits, call our offices now at (614) 538-1116.
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