Property owners in Nebraska have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe environments for visitors. When owners cut corners and cause preventable harm, they should be held accountable. If you were injured on a Hastings, NE property, the Hastings premises liability attorneys at Steffens Law Offices can help you pursue compensation for your financial losses. Contact us today to schedule a free case review.
What Hastings Clients Can Expect From Our Firm
Following an unexpected injury, you need a responsive legal team who puts you first as a client and positions you to recover full compensation. Our Hastings injury lawyers manage every detail of your claim and put you on equal footing with large insurers and corporate defendants.
Hastings clients choose us because:
- We provide dedicated legal representation to every injured person
- We prioritize your peace of mind by avoiding unnecessary court actions when possible
- We have recovered tens of millions in awards for clients who needed it most
- We regularly go up against the largest insurers
- We boast decades of combined experience handling complex premises cases
- We are an accredited BBB business
Reach out today to set up a free case evaluation with a Hastings premises liability attorney.
Why Legal Representation Matters in a Premises Case
Property owners and their insurance companies rarely step forward to accept financial liability. Instead, they’ll attempt to devalue your claim by arguing that the dangerous condition was open and obvious and shouldn’t have led to your injury.
To protect your interests, your legal team will:
- Conduct a thorough investigation of the property and the specific hazard that caused your crash or fall.
- Determine how long the hazard was left unaddressed and prove the owner had notice of the danger.
- Obtain internal records, including safety inspection logs and maintenance schedules.
- Organize complete medical care records to prove the full impact of your physical injuries.
- Manage all communications with the insurance company and prepare for litigation if settlement talks fail.
Call our experienced legal team today to discuss your rights and options.
Accidents That Can Give Rise to a Premises Liability Case
Property liability claims are based on a wide range of dangerous conditions on commercial, residential, or public real estate.
Common examples include:
- Slip and falls on wet floors
- Trips over clutter left in aisles and walkways
- Falls caused by broken stairs
- Pool injuries where fencing or supervision was lacking
- Dog attacks by animals the owner failed to restrain
- Assaults in parking lots and buildings without proper security
- Injuries from shelving, signs, or displays that fall
- Elevator and escalator malfunctions
These serious accidents occur frequently at supermarkets, restaurants, apartment complexes, hotels, and private residences. They can also occur on public properties and feature a government agency defendant.
Compensation in a Hastings Premises Liability Claim
When you demonstrate that a property owner's negligence caused your harm, you can pursue multiple types of damages, including:
- Hospitalization
- Care you'll need in the future
- Missed paychecks
- Lower earnings going forward
- Physical pain
- Mental and emotional harm
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment like crutches or wheelchairs
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Lost enjoyment of life
Nebraska law does not permit punitive damages, but you can recover compensation for all financial and personal losses.
Contact a Hastings Premises Liability Lawyer
You should not have to suffer pain and financial strain because you visited a dangerous property. Steffens Law Offices is ready to pursue the full compensation you deserve from a property owner who failed you. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Hastings premises liability attorney.