Premises liability incidents, sometimes referred to as “slip and fall” incidents, can lead to serious injuries and steep medical bills. Accident victims may be tempted to brush their accidents under the rug and pretend they never happened. If you were injured on someone else’s property, and the property owner’s negligence led to your accident, you may be able to seek compensation to cover your expenses.

At Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC, our Rhode Island and Connecticut premises liability attorneys have extensive experience helping clients navigate these complex cases.

What Is a Premises Liability Accident?

Premises liability accidents are accidents that occur when a person slips, trips, or stumbles over a hazard while on another person’s property. These accidents can happen on privately owned residential or commercial property or public property that the city owns. A premises liability lawsuit holds a property owner responsible for damages that arise out of an injury on that person or entity’s property.

These accidents can occur from a range of dangerous conditions, such as:

  • Icy sidewalks
  • Wet floors
  • Bunched carpets
  • Merchandise in aisles
  • Broken sidewalks or steps

Common Injuries in Premises Liability Accidents

Severe accidents can lead to life-altering injuries, such as:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Amputations
  • Organ damage

In less serious cases, they can lead to:

  • Broken bones
  • Bruising
  • Concussions

Liability Considerations for Slip and Fall Cases

Slip and fall accidents, like all premises liability cases, are not always straightforward. You cannot hold a property owner liable, for example, simply because you got hurt on their property.

Premises liability attorneys at Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC will also consider the type of visitor you were and the rights and protections you have or had on that property.

Understanding the category a potential case falls under can help you know what to expect in terms of compensation. Our team of attorneys can help you evaluate your accident case and determine what rights you were entitled to.

Seeking Compensation After an Accident

When an experienced attorney takes on your case, the first step is to gather as much evidence as possible.

Evidence may include:

  • Videos or photos of the accident
  • Witness testimonies
  • Incident reports, if the accident happened on commercial property
  • Medical bills and documentation

We will also walk you through your options for seeking compensation, an insurance claim, a lawsuit, or both.

How Can a Premises Liability Attorney Help You?

Working with a premises liability attorney is essential as you navigate your insurance claim or lawsuit. The team at Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC has extensive experience helping victims in Rhode Island and Connecticut seek compensation and recover from their accidents. Our legal team would be happy to help you with the following:

  • Gather evidence to support your case
  • Explain your rights and options under premises liability law
  • Speak with the insurance company on your behalf
  • Represent you in court
  • Take the stress and responsibility of your case off your shoulders

Contact Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC Today

Our experienced attorneys are here to help you through your accident claim or lawsuit. Our services start with a consultation, where we will evaluate your case and discuss how we can help.

We have offices in two convenient locations: East Greenwich, RI, and New London, CT. Contact Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC today at 401-385-3877 to speak with a Rhode Island attorney, or 860-443-7014 to speak with a Connecticut attorney.

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