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Did you slip and fall in a grocery store? Did a neighbor’s dog bite you? Was your child hurt at a public or private swimming pool? Although all of these accidents are quite different, they all fall under the same area of the law, known as premises liability.
Whenever you set foot in a store, an office building, a public park, or private property, you have a right to expect that you’ll be safe from harm. Known hazards should be pointed out to you to keep you safe.
When property owners and managers don’t make the effort to address known hazards and protect you, severe accidents can occur. When these accidents cause injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and many other expenses.
You should not have to pay for someone else’s negligence. The experienced Kentucky premises liability attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer are here to fight for you.
We give you the Kentucky Courage to stand up to businesses and insurance companies and demand the money you need to heal from your injuries.
Contact us today to set up your free consultation.
Premises liability laws cover injuries that happen on someone else’s property and are caused by some kind of unsafe condition. The injured party can typically file for compensation if the property owner, manager, or another responsible party was negligent and failed to prevent or correct the danger.
Premises liability covers injuries at all types of locations, including stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, offices, public buildings, hotels, stadiums, job sites, retirement homes, and private residences.
If you’ve been injured and think the property owner was to blame, it’s vital to hire a skilled Kentucky premises liability attorney as soon as possible. These types of cases can be hard to prove without someone on your side who is well-versed in premises liability law and knows how to fight and win in the court system.
At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, our attorneys manage every aspect of your personal injury claim so you can focus on your health.
Do not wait any longer to get the legal advice you need. Contact us now for your free consultation.
Our team will conduct a thorough investigation to gather all the evidence we need to support your case.
If you have anything that you believe could be used as evidence in your claim, such as photos from the scene, we ask that you bring that to your free consultation.
Insurance companies will do everything they can to avoid paying claims or reduce the amount they owe you. Because of this, it’s important that you refuse to talk to the other party’s insurance company until you’ve consulted a lawyer.
The insurance representative might try to talk you into a low settlement or trick you into saying something they can use against you to show you were at least partially at fault. This is especially scary because of Kentucky’s “comparative negligence” rule.
Comparative negligence means that any amount you are awarded could be reduced if you’re found to be partially at fault for the accident. Courts will decide how much each party was at fault and will assign damages based on that percentage.
For example, if the court determines that your damages were $10,000, but you were 25% at fault, then your award will be reduced by $2,500.
Unfortunately, you can’t automatically assume that a property owner or manager owes you money for your injuries.
To win a premises liability lawsuit, you must prove that some dangerous condition on the property directly caused you harm, and that the person or business you’re accusing was liable for the incident.
If you were hurt on someone else’s property, you should definitely speak with an attorney about your legal rights. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we will meet with you personally in a free consultation to go over the details of your situation and discuss what to do next.
In some cases, parties besides the property owner or manager might be at least partially liable. For example, a property owner might lease part of the space or a store manager might hire a contractor to clear sidewalks. Then, these other parties might be held liable if they contributed to your injuries.
Our lawyers will go over every detail of your case to determine who exactly is responsible for your injuries. Then, we will demand the full amount you need to recover.
People often ask us how much their case is worth. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell right off the bat. The amount of money you are owed depends on the specifics of your case and how your injuries will affect you in the future.
Do not trust an insurance company that offers you a quick settlement after an accident. That check will not account for your total losses, and if you cash it, you will be signing away your legal rights.
Talk to us first.
Property owners and managers are responsible for keeping their premises safe. When they fail to do so, customers, employees, and visitors can suffer serious and even fatal injuries. Some of the most common types of premises liability claims our law firm handles include:
Kentucky’s statute of limitations sets time limits on how long you have to file a premises liability lawsuit. You typically have one year from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Kentucky. However, there are exceptions to these rules, which can make them incredibly complicated.
To make sure your case is properly prepared and meets all the important deadlines, talk to an experienced Kentucky premises liability attorney as soon as possible.
If a dangerous condition on someone else’s property caused you harm, the skilled premises liability lawyers at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
With decades of legal experience and seven offices across Kentucky, we have the knowledge, the resources, and the Kentucky Courage to skillfully handle your case and fearlessly fight on your behalf. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get the justice you deserve. Call us today or contact us online to set up a free consultation.
Hello my name’s David Marion. I chose (Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer)…He did an excellent job on (our) case. He got us what we deserved and what we should’ve gotten. And he worked very hard at what he did. And we are very pleased with the outcome of our case.
Review by: David Marion
Date published: 2019
Rating: ★★★★★5 / 5 stars
