Premises Liability and Lawsuits

It is the responsibility of businesses, government organizations or private home owners to ensure that their premises are kept safe for the general public and free from hazards. There are many different types of hazardous conditions that can come about from negligence, many which wind up in premises liability lawsuits to compensate for injuries.

Types of Premises Liability

Some of the more common types of negligence that can result in injury are as follows:

• Wet or slippery floors
• Poorly maintained stairways
• Poor lighting in walkway areas
• Poorly maintained elevators
• Hazardous construction sites
• Poorly maintained electrical functions
• Toxic Fumes from gas or chemicals
• Security failures
• Swimming pool negligence resulting in accidents
• Lack of protection from falling objects

Any of the above points can result in a person getting seriously injured and if you find yourself in a situation where you have sustained an injury due to someone else's negligence then you need to consult with an attorney. You may have broken or fractured a bone, received a head or spinal injury, have internal organ damage or some other injury and may be able to receive compensation to help cover expenses relating to the accident and more.

If you area in the Long Island or surrounding area you should contact a Long Island lawyer to work with you. At the Odierno Law Firm, P.C., our practice is foxused on personal injury law claims - including premises liability cases. We will analyze the situation to determine what damages should be included in your lawsuit so that you get fairly compensated. We have over 25 years of experience and with our investigators, scientific experts and expert witnesses we know how to build strong cases.

Contact a Long Island personal injury attorney in our office to set up a free consultation if you have been injured and we will go over the details of your case.