Premises Liability
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Personal Injury Attorney in Abilene, Texas
Personal Injury Attorney Tara Gilmore-Low represents families and individuals in Abilene and across West Texas.
Every year thousands of people sustain injuries at homes and businesses throughout the state of Texas. Although accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, negligence often plays a critical role in accidents resulting in injuries. Even though property owners and managers are required to maintain premises that are safe for employees or guests, there are instances where they fail to address safety concerns in a timely and adequate manner. As a result, injuries ensue. If you have been injured, call The Low Law Firm 325-455-1889.
Premises Liability cases are also commonly known as slip and fall accidents. These accidents occur when you are injured on another person’s property. Property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably safe from hazards. When a property owner fails to perform this duty and you are injured in a premises liability situation on their property, you need a premises liability attorney.
At Low Law Firm, we strive to help our clients get the justice they deserve after being forced to endure overwhelming pain and suffering as a result of another person’s negligence. Once we are hired, we will visit the scene where the accident occurred to investigate the circumstances. Our team gathers pictures, videos, and other types of pertinent evidence to help strengthen legal claims and ensure our clients prevail in their case. We stop at nothing to help accident victims hold negligent property owners accountable for their inactions. Contact our premises liability attorneys in Abilene at your earliest convenience to see how we can assist you.
The Low Law Firm is experienced in these kinds of personal injury cases. A premises liability attorney will collect the facts about your case by investigating what happened and how the accident was caused.
We will investigate to find if the property owner failed to make their property safe. Was there a dangerous condition at that property? Did the property owner know of the dangerous condition or should have known it existed? If they failed to remedy the dangerous issues, you may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the economic and non-economic damages incurred due to your accident. At Low Law Firm, we provide a variety of services to ensure our clients’ rights are protected and are able to move forward emotionally, mentally, and physically after being harmed. Some of the services we provide for our clients include:
Gathering Evidence: At Low Law Firm, gathering evidence is one of our strong suits. We go to the site of every accident to investigate and gather evidence. We take pictures of where the incident occurred, note the ground conditions, and collect all available surveillance footage of the area. If there were witnesses to your accident, we record testimony from them to help strengthen your claim and provide you with the best chances of getting the justice you rightfully deserve.
Work with Experts: There are instances where we turn to experts to help determine certain aspects of client cases. We work with financial experts who can calculate lost wages and potential lost earnings based on chances of promotions, a victim’s age, their job and level of education, and various other factors. There are also instances where we work with experts who can recreate the scene of an accident to show which factors had the highest influence in your accident and the injuries you sustained.
Gather Documents: After gathering evidence to support how your accident occurred, we go one step further to demonstrate the extent of damages you sustained as a result of your injuries. Our team gathers all evidence of property damage and the value, medical bills and care plans, and other pertinent documents to demonstrate the true value of your case. It is crucial that you are able to maximize your financial compensation and we take every step plausible to ensure you are able to do so.
Help Clients Collect: Our team puts together strong cases on behalf of victims to ensure they are able to maximize their financial recovery. We use solid evidence and information to negotiate full and fair settlements for our clients. If we are unable to come to a settlement agreement, we provide trusted and effective legal representation in the trial. Our ultimate goal is to help our clients prevail so they have the financial resources necessary to recover to their fullest potential after being harmed.
A personal injury attorney will build a strong case based on the evidence at hand to prove to a judge or jury that the dangerous conditions existed, the owner or manager was aware of the condition, and they did not address or correct the condition which was the direct cause of the accident.
What to Do After Your Accident
The time immediately after a premises liability accident can play a critical role in your ability to get the justice you deserve.
What should you do if you are injured and experience a premises liability accident? Take pictures of what happened and document as much as possible. Don’t give a statement to anyone, even the property owner, before you speak with a slip and fall attorney. Seek immediate medical care.
If there was liquid on a floor that caused you to slip, take pictures of the area, especially if there is no warning made regarding the hazard. Was there a trip hazard in a parking lot that should have been repaired? Take pictures of that. Anything that led to your accident must be documented. All of these pieces will help strengthen your case later down the road.
A property owner is more than likely not going to pay for your medical treatment upfront. In fact, they may fight to dispute your claims and not pay for any costs at all. This is where an experienced premises liability attorney or a slip and fall lawyer is needed. A case must be built to prove the property owner failed at keeping you safe while on their property and their negligence led to your accident.
Being able to prove negligence is essential to your ability to obtain justice and the maximum amount of compensation available. Working with a knowledgeable and aggressive personal injury attorney in Abilene will ensure you are able to move forward with your recovery.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Premises liability accidents can take a variety of shapes and sizes. We at Low Law Firm have extensive experience helping clients get the justice they deserve after being harmed in various types of personal injury incidents, including, but not limited to:
Slip and Fall Accidents: There are thousands of instances where innocent victims sustain traumatic injuries due to loose railing, broken flooring, and wet surfaces.
Ceiling Collapse: When ceilings collapse on top of individuals, they can be left with severe head trauma, broken bones, and even debilitating back injuries.
Elevator Accidents: Although elevators provide exceptional services for users, the rate of failure is truly alarming. When property owners fail to keep up with maintaining the elevator system in their buildings, it can lead to life-altering accidents.
Defective Railings or Stairways: Having a reliable railing or stairway is crucial for allowing people to travel to different levels in buildings and on properties. When stairways do not work or railings are loose, it can lead to devastating falls, trapped guests, and various other accidents and injuries.
Negligent Security: When property owners fail to ensure the safety of their guests, they can be held liable for attacks that occur on their premises or any injuries sustained as a result of a lack of security.
Fire Safety Violations: It is crucial that properties throughout Texas have adequate sprinkler systems and easily-accessible exits. When property owners do not have exits clearly marked, blocked exits, do not have fire alarms, and have various other safety and building code violations, it can lead to catastrophic and fatal injuries for guests involved in fires and other related accidents.
Dog Attacks: Dog attacks are one of the leading causes of injuries in our state. Although more common among smaller children, dog attacks can have a life-altering impact on victims of all ages. It is crucial that dog owners maintain control over their pets to ensure others around them are not injured.
Although there are numerous types of premises liability accidents, they all share a common factor. Negligence. Being harmed as a result of another person’s actions should not be something you have to spend the rest of your life paying for. You should never have to compromise being happy, safe, and healthy due to another person’s unwillingness to address dangers present on their property. You deserve justice and you deserve the most competent legal guidance available. Contact Low Law Firm today to protect your legal rights.
Damages Available to Accident Victims
It is true that premises liability accidents can lead to overwhelming pain and suffering. What many fail to realize is the devastating financial impact of these accidents. Victims are not only forced to endure immediate financial losses from being forced out of work, but they often require long-term medical care, therapy, and treatment that is incredibly costly. When victims are injured in accidents resulting from the negligence of others, it is crucial that they act quickly to ensure their legal rights are protected. At Low Law Firm, we understand the critical importance of having adequate compensation available to cover the costs you face after being harmed. For this reason, we provide aggressive legal representation to help our clients secure the maximum amount of compensation for their damages, including:
- The costs of surgery, medical treatment, and hospitalization
- The long-term costs of medication, medical equipment, and therapy
- Lost wages due to time off work to recover and attend doctor appointments
- Lost earnings from being forced out of work due to permanent disabilities
- Mental anguish
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Wrongful death benefits, where applicable
In cases where extreme negligence caused your accident, you may be entitled to punitive damages. These damages are awarded to victims by courts as a form of punishment for the defendant’s blatant disregard for the safety of others. Working with an aggressive personal injury attorney in Abilene will ensure you are able to maximize your financial recovery after being harmed. Our attorneys work diligently to help our clients protect their legal rights and secure full and fair compensation after being harmed. Contact our law firm today to see how we can help you.
Contact Low Law Firm Today
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, a violent attack, or you have been attacked by a dog, chances are that you are well aware of the overwhelming consequences you face. The aftermath of a traumatic accident is stressful. Not only are victims often overwhelmed with physical and mental pain and suffering, but they face towering medical costs to treat their injuries. Thousands of victims involved in accidents are left with injuries that leave them permanently impaired and unable to work indefinitely. If this sounds like your experience after being injured at another person’s home or business, you should consider reaching out to a reputable Abilene premises liability lawyer at your earliest convenience.
Attorney Tara Gilmore-Low at Low Law Firm strives to provide effective and aggressive legal representation for each and every client she works with. Low Law Firm was established with the goal of helping every accident victim we represent get the justice they deserve. Although there is no amount of compensation that could ever take away the pain and suffering you are dealing with, it can help you cover your medical costs, compensate you for lost wages, and help you move forward with less stress. If you’ve been injured in an accident, and you believe it was a result of a negligent or reckless property owner, contact our personal injury attorneys in Abilene as soon as possible.
Call Low Law Firm at (325) 455-1889 for a free slip and fall or premises liability case evaluation today.
Our attorneys are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to explore legal options available for you.