Premises Liability in Vancouver
No one ever expects to suffer life-threatening injuries because of a property owner’s negligent actions. But when it happens to you, having a reputable and aggressive legal advocate on your side could make a huge difference in the outcome of your case.
When you are ready to take legal action against those responsible for causing your injuries for the resulting damages, look no further than Schauermann Thayer. Our premises liability attorneys are here to help you make a meaningful financial recovery. Call our office at 360-695-4244 to schedule your free consultation today.
Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents
When your premises liability attorney at Schauermann Thayer first starts working on your claim, we must figure out what caused your injuries and who is responsible. Premises liability accidents encompass a wide array of incidents.
For example, if you are injured in a fall accident, we must carefully evaluate how the fall occurred. Did a wet floor indoors cause the fall? What made the floor wet? Did a property owner fail to remove snow and ice on an outdoor walkway? Maybe a construction team failed to secure a railing?
Other common causes of premises liability accidents include:
- Failure to make necessary repairs to the property
- Improperly installed flooring or carpeting
- Failure to mark raised areas
- Uneven ground
- Unsafe and uncontained animals
Generally, premises liability accidents occur because property owners fail to address repeated complaints, attempt to save money by cutting corners or refuse to adhere to necessary safety precautions. In any case, when property owners fail to keep their invited guests and patrons safe, they can be held accountable for their negligent actions.
Who Is Liable for Your Damages?
In most premises liability claims, property owners are held accountable. However, since premises liability accidents can take multiple forms, several other entities could share responsibility, depending on how your accident occurred.
For example, dog bites and attacks are considered a type of premises liability claim. While you might have the right to file a claim against the property owner where the dog attack occurred, in most cases, you would instead file a claim against the dog’s owner.
For this reason, your premises liability attorney will need to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover all potentially liable parties.
Compensating Premises Liability Accident Victims
Premises liability accident victims have the right to full compensation for their damages. You might hope to get your medical bills, lost wages, and personal property damages covered, but your damages might be more significant than that.
You are entitled to collect economic damages and non-economic damages. Collectively, these should cover every loss you suffered as a result of the negligent party’s actions. Examples of the economic and non-economic damages you could recover in your claim include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Current and future medical bills, devices, and equipment
- Embarrassment, inconvenience, fear, and shock
- Damage to your personal or professional reputation
- Loss of household services
- Reduced quality of life
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Loss of employee benefits
- Loss of consortium
How Our Premises Liability Attorneys in Vancouver Can Help
With the Vancouver premises liability lawyers at Schauermann Thayer working for you, you can devote more of your time and energy toward what matters most. While our team works on establishing liability, gathering compelling evidence, quantifying damages, and negotiating with the insurance company, you can recuperate and start to rebuild your life.
Our team will work diligently to ensure you are not taken advantage of during this particularly difficult time in your life. We will do what it takes to secure a meaningful financial recovery for you and hold the at-fault person or entity accountable.
Contact Our Vancouver Premise Liability Lawyers Now to Get Started on Your Claim
If you are ready to hold the liable party accountable, do not hesitate to contact Schauermann Thayer for a no-cost, risk-free consultation. Please fill out our quick contact form or call our office at 360-695-4244 to get started as soon as today.
