Portland Premises Liability Lawyer
Did you recently suffer critical broken bone injuries, traumatic brain damage, or back and neck injuries? If your accident occurred on someone else’s property, you might have grounds for legal action against them.
The reputable personal injury attorneys at Schauermann Thayer are here to help you recover compensation. Call our office at 360-695-4244 to schedule your free case evaluation of your premises liability claim.
Types of Premises Liability Accidents in Portland
Premises liability incidents can take many forms. Your personal injury lawyer in Portland will need to carefully evaluate how your injuries happened so we can accurately identify the liable parties. Some of the most common types of premises liability accidents our firm takes on include:
- Dog bites
- Swimming pool accidents
- Snow and ice accidents
- Trampoline accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Wet floor accidents
- Escalator and elevator accidents
- Injuries caused by negligent security
- Hotel accidents
How to Demand Justice For Your Damages
When you suffer critical injuries on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation if another party’s negligent actions caused or contributed to the injuries you sustained.
To start, your premises liability lawyer will carefully investigate the cause of your accident. This way, we can determine who might be responsible for causing your injuries. Our investigation could uncover evidence we can use to prove a defendant’s negligence and liability.
Next, we will help open a claim with the insurance company. If the liable party has general liability insurance, homeowners insurance, business insurance, or another type of coverage, you could potentially achieve the resolution of your claims in an insurance settlement.
However, insurance settlements are often limited. They are based on how much coverage the policyholder has. If the policyholder’s coverage is not enough to meet your needs or the insurance company refuses to negotiate a fair settlement, you should be prepared to bring your premises liability case to trial.
Proving Liability In a Premises Liability Accident
Your personal injury lawsuit can only be successful if your attorney shows that someone else’s negligent actions caused or contributed to your injuries. In most premises liability cases, property owners are sued for the an injured victim’s damages.
This is typically because property owners do not take the necessary steps to carefully mark off hazards and maintain their premises. By failing to uphold their obligation to keep their guests and patrons safe, they can be held accountable for any damages injured victims might suffer.
However, it is possible other parties could be liable for your injuries as well. Examples include:
- Equipment manufacturers and distributors
- Property managers or other maintenance providers
- Tenants
- Dog or other pet owners
- Parents and guardians
- Other third parties
The Open and Obvious Doctrine
It is essential to remember that the property owner could avoid liability if they made hazardous conditions open and obvious. According to Oregon’s Open and Obvious Doctrine, if dangerous conditions are closed off or made noticeable to guests and patrons, property owners may no longer assume responsibility for any injuries victims may sustain. Once conditions are considered open and obvious, the liability can fall on the guest or patron instead.
How Our Portland Premises Liability Lawyers Make a Difference
Choosing the right premises liability attorney for your premises liability case in Portland is crucial. Our firm will handle everything from the investigation to the insurance negotiation process.
We also work with our clients on a contingency basis, so you will never have to worry about putting money down as a retainer. In fact, you will not have to pay anything for attorney’s fees unless and until we resolve your case.
We will be responsible for fronting any costs or expenses that may arise as we pursue your premises liability lawsuit. This might include deposition costs, court filing fees, compensation for experts and forensic analysts, and more. . Should we negotiate a settlement or secure a trial verdict or otherwise resolve your claims, the costs and expenses will be taken out of the amounts recovered—you do not have to come up with any money upfront nor out of pocket.
Call Our Portland Premises Liability Attorneys For a Free Consultation Today
Premises liability complaints can be notoriously complex and hotly litigated. When you need a powerful legal advocate you can rely on, look no further than Schauermann Thayer. Schedule your free consultation today by filling out our quick contact form or calling our office at 360-695-4244.
