Premises Liability
Tell Us About Your Slip-And-Fall Accident
Slip-and-fall accidents and other premises liability accidents can cause serious injuries or death. The victim is often overwhelmed with pain and with a mounting pile of medical bills. When premises liability victims come to Ellis Law Offices LLP, they have often already been turned down by other lawyers. We take tough cases – and we have the experience and determination to recover compensation for you.
Slip-And-Fall · Premises Liability · General Liability · 508-762-4334
Do not give up on finding an attorney for your premises liability accident. At Ellis Law Offices LLP in Worcester, Massachusetts, we have been helping injured people since 1963. Our personal injury lawyers have combined experience of more than 100 years.
Our Attorneys Take Aggressive Action With Premises Liability Cases
We investigate immediately and preserve the evidence after an accident. The days following a slip-and-fall accident are essential for gathering the facts surrounding the event. There are many causes of slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents.
- Unnatural accumulation of snow and ice
- Unnatural icing conditions caused by a leaking or defective gutter or spout
- Unnatural pooling of water that turns to ice
- Defective stairs and walkways
- Inadequate or missing railings
- Wrinkled or upturned entryway mats
- Spilled substances on floors
- Inadequate lighting in hallways and parking lots
- Code violations
How Can I Prove The Property Owner Was Negligent?
In a premises liability claim, you must establish that the property owner neglected their duty of care and that was what caused your injury. This is done by demonstrating that the property owner had knowledge of the hazards and failed to take reasonable steps to protect their customers from the hazard. You must also prove that the hazard was the cause of the injury. Evidence is key in these cases. This can help resolve disputes if the property owner denies responsibility or fault.
Evidence that can help includes physical evidence (i.e. a broken railing, cracks in pavement etc.), video or photographs of the accident and your injuries, eyewitness statements, police incident reports, medical reports, maintenance records and history (i.e. were there past incidents at this property?).
Your attorney can also help with gathering relevant evidence. Then, they can evaluate everything and advocate for you both in and out of court. Your personal injury attorney will help you figure out your case and prove that your property owner was negligent.
How To File A Premises Liability Claim
In Massachusetts, you have three years from the date of your injury to file a premises liability claim. Immediately after a slip-and-fall or other premises liability incident, it’s important to get medical attention immediately. Then, gather your evidence, file a police report and contact an attorney who can represent you in this case. An attorney from our firm can sort through things and help you file your claim. We can make sure these things are taken care of in a timely and efficient manner, in line with all proper rules and regulations about premises liability.
Our Law Firm Also Handles General Liability Cases That Cause Serious Injuries
We can determine if you have a viable claim. Examples of general liability of businesses and property owners might include:
- Utility company negligence that causes home gas explosions or electrocution
- Carbon monoxide injuries and wrongful death caused by negligent property owners
- Fire injuries caused by negligent property owners
- Injuries from assaults caused by inadequate security
- False arrest by security guards
- Violent bouncers or security guards who cause injuries
If you have been injured because of the negligence or the actions of others, you are welcome to contact our law firm at 508-762-4334 and ask for a free consultation. It is essential to know your rights and act quickly to protect those rights.
