Premises Liability
Personal Injury Attorneys near Nashville
Premises liability cases include slip and fall, swimming pool accidents, and other accidents and injuries which occur due to the negligence of a property or business owner or another party who was in control of the property where you injury occurred. If you have been injured in a premises liability accident, our Nashville area personal injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents can be very serious and are sometimes fatal. Common causes of slip and fall include:
- Wet floors
- Failure to clean up after spills
- Failure to use appropriate warning signs for wet floors and other dangers
- Slick flooring materials
- Unlevel floors and unmarked small steps
- Damaged flooring, such as ripped carpet
- Uneven stairs
- Low obstacles
- Missing or damaged railings
- Snow and ice
- Potholes
- Broken sidewalks
- Debris
- Failure to maintain a clean environment, leading to slick mold overgrowth
A fall that might have led to only minor injuries or no injury at all can be made much worse by other conditions. Examples include:
- Filthy conditions can lead to severe infection after a fall
- Faulty or missing guard rails can allow victims to fall from great heights
- Improper storage of hazardous materials can turn a fall into toxic exposure
- Lack of proper warning signs can lead to slip and fall in areas where heavy equipment is operated causing even more injuries
Other Types of Premises Liability
Other types of premises liability accidents and injuries include:
- Drowning and near-drowning
- Trampoline injuries
- Elevator and escalator injuries
- Falling merchandise
- Parking lot accidents
- Construction accidents
- Assaults and attacks
- Amusement park ride injuries
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a premises liability accident in Nashville or anywhere in Tennessee, please call our personal injury attorneys in the Nashville area at 1-877-LOSS RECOVER (1-877-567-7732) or submit an online questionnaire. Your initial consultation with our personal injury attorneys near Nashville is free of charge and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.