Lynn Premises Liability Lawyer

Property owners, renters, and occupiers have a legal duty to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. If someone is injured while on their property because the owner, renter, etc. failed to maintain the property, they could be entitled to compensation for their injuries. An experienced Lynn premises liability lawyer from The Cashman Law Firm can help assemble your claim and pursue maximum compensation for your damages.

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is the area of law dealing with legal responsibility when someone fails to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. Owners and occupiers of private and commercial properties can be held liable under Massachusetts law when injuries occur on their property due to their negligence or misconduct or that of their employees.

Common Types of Premises Liability Cases in Massachusetts

Premises liability can encompass a wide variety of situations, including:

• Slips and falls: Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of premises liability cases. Property owners can be held liable when someone slips on their property due to ice, a wet floor, uneven pavement, or inadequate lighting.
• Inadequate maintenance: Property owners may be held responsible for accidents caused by inadequate maintenance, such as broken steps or leaking pipes.
• Elevator accidents: Property owners are responsible for servicing elevators. They can be held liable when someone is injured in an elevator on their property that malfunctioned or was not properly maintained.
• Negligent security: Victims of crimes may be able to hold property owners liable for their damages if they can show that the owners failed to provide adequate security measures, such as sufficient lighting, functional locks, or a security guard, to prevent the attack.

What Compensation Can I Recover from a Premises Liability Case?

Massachusetts personal injury victims have a right to seek compensation for the economic and non-economic damages they suffered because of someone else’s negligence. Through a premises liability claim, you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Past, current, and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and other lost income
• Reductions in future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Embarrassment
• Loss of consortium

What Do I Have to Prove to Win My Premises Liability Case?

To recover compensation in a premises liability claim, you must prove the following legal elements:

• The property owner owed you a duty of care.
• The property owner breached their duty of care.
• The breach caused your injuries.
• You suffered damages.

Strong evidence can help establish your claim, including:

• Photos or videos of the unsafe property condition
• Witness testimony
• Medical records showing injuries consistent with your account of events
• Business, maintenance, and inspection records
• Medical bills, lost wage statements, and other documentation of your damages

Our experienced Lynn premises liability lawyers can investigate your case and assemble strong evidence to support it.

What Is the Time Limit to File a Premises Liability Case in Massachusetts?

Most personal injury lawsuits in Massachusetts must be filed within the three-year statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline, you can miss out on your opportunity to recover compensation for your damages. You can protect your rights by contacting an experienced premises liability lawyer today.

Contact The Cashman Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation

If you would like to learn more about your rights following an accident on someone else’s property, contact us today for a free consultation.