Columbus Premises Liability Attorney

We never think we will get hurt as we go about our daily routines, but we want you to know that premises injuries can be serious. It is not uncommon for us to see the following after an incident on another person’s property:

• Broken and dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries

These injuries all require immediate medical care and, in many cases, long periods of rehabilitation and recovery. This can lead to major medical expenses for victims and their families. If a person cannot work while they recover, they will lose valuable income.

Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that the people who have a right to be on their property are safe. All too often, the negligence of a property owner or the people who work for them causes injuries.

How do premises liability cases arise?

• Poor maintenance – Property owners cannot neglect maintenance. They must regularly inspect their entire premises for hazards. This includes ensuring the following are all in working order: stairs, benches, store displays, shelving, elevators, escalators, and any other area that patrons and workers have access to.
• Slip and fall/trip and fall incidents – Wet floors, loose carpeting or floor material, stairs that are wobbly or have no grip, uneven pavement, low-lying obstacles, and more can all become fall hazards for patrons and should be taken care of.
• Restaurants – Aside from the above-mentioned items, restaurant owners and their employees have the added responsibility of ensuring that food is stored and prepared appropriately in order to prevent patrol illnesses.
• Private residences – Even private residence owners must ensure that there are no hazards that could harm people that have a right to be on their property.
• Pools and hot tubs – Whether a pool or hot tub is on private property or at a business, they should be properly secured to prevent unintentional drownings. It is also vital that chemicals are used appropriately.