Grand Island residents are busy, productive citizens who may be in and out of many commercial, business, and private properties daily. Unfortunately, an injury can happen in an instant, but leave the injury victim with months of painful consequences or facing disability and an uncertain future. When a property owner’s negligence allowed a dangerous condition to cause an injury, the injury victim has the right to compensation for their losses. Call Steffens Law for a free consultation to speak to an experienced premises liability lawyer.
Why Choose a Premises Liability Lawyer From Our Firm?
At Steffens Law Accident Injury Lawyers, we’ve dedicated our careers to advocating for injury victims, including in complex premises liability claims against powerful defendants and their large insurance companies. With our team of Grand Island injury attorneys behind your case, you have the following advantages:
- We work tirelessly to maximize our clients’ compensation, using our years of experience, knowledge, and resources to advance a claim to a favorable outcome
- We will personalize a strategy based on the unique circumstances of your case with the objective of obtaining the highest possible settlement for your damages
We never charge upfront fees to injury victims. Instead, we offer a free consultation and contingency-based payment so you pay nothing until after we recover compensation on your behalf.
What Is a Premises Liability Case In Grand Island, Nebraska?
Nebraska law requires property owners to take reasonable care of their property and quickly repair or correct any known safety hazards to prevent injury to those legally accessing the property and not trespassing or committing a crime. Unfortunately, property owners sometimes postpone repairs or fail to provide routine maintenance, creating dangerous conditions. Common examples of premises liability cases in Nebraska include the following:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Building code violations
- Pool injuries
- Broken staircase, elevator, and escalator accidents
- Structure fires
- Structural collapses
- Falling limbs and trees
- Dog bites
- Inadequate security
- Falling shelves or falling objects
Commercial property owners have an enhanced duty of care to those they’ve invited onto their property for commercial reasons (Invitees).
Proving Liability In Nebraska Premises Liability Claims
When a property owner’s negligence causes you to suffer an injury, you can file a claim against their insurance. However, as the claimant, you have the burden of proof. The evidence must effectively demonstrate the following:
- The property owner knew or should reasonably have known about the unsafe condition
- They owed you a duty of care because you were legally present on the property
- They violated this duty of care through negligence
- The violation of duty directly caused your injury
- You suffered economic and non-economic damages from the injury
A premises liability attorney carefully documents evidence of liability and then evaluates your damages to seek the maximum compensation.
What Can I Recover In a Grand Island Premises Liability Case?
Damages add up quickly after a serious premises liability accident causes unexpected medical costs while also preventing a return to work. Common damages recovered in premises liability cases include the following:
- Total past and future medical costs and out-of-pocket expenses
- Total past and future lost earnings or diminished future earning ability
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation (in cases of serious permanent injury)
If you lost a loved one in a Grand Island premises liability case, your family may recover compensation and a sense of justice through a wrongful death claim under Nebraska’s wrongful death law.
Call a Premises Liability Lawyer In Grand Island
You have the legal right to financial compensation after a property owner’s negligence causes you an injury with damages. Unfortunately, the insurance company is not on your side and may undermine your case if you don’t have strong legal representation. Contact Steffens Law to represent your best interests throughout the process of your claim.