Kearney residents lead busy lives, often going in and out of many commercial, public, and private properties in a single day. We naturally expect property owners and managers to maintain their properties in a reasonably safe condition. Unfortunately, property owners sometimes cut corners, postpone maintenance, or fail to repair dangerous conditions.
If you or a close family member were injured in a preventable accident on someone else’s property, reach out to an experienced Kearney premises liability lawyer at Steffens Law for legal representation.
Why Choose Us as Your Premises Liability Law Firm In Kearney?
Our firm has decades of experience navigating personal injury claims for injured clients, including in complex premises liability cases in Kearney and the surrounding region. We offer the following legal advantages to your case:
- A personalized strategy based on the circumstances of your injury, with maximizing your compensation as our primary objective
- Our compassion and commitment to injury victims mean we work tirelessly throughout every step of your case, always protecting your best interests
- We are always available to answer questions and keep you informed and involved, so you aren’t left in the dark about your claim
After a free case consultation, our Kearney injury attorneys use contingency-based payment, so you owe nothing until after we’ve recovered compensation for you.
What Is a Premises Liability Case?
Property owners and managers have a legal duty of care to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition for anyone legally on the property and not trespassing or committing a crime. Commercial and business property owners have an enhanced duty to those they’ve invited on their property for business purposes. When a property owner neglects to maintain their property, it can result in injury and the following types of premises liability claims:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Broken staircase, escalator, and elevator accidents
- Pool injuries
- Building code violations resulting in structural collapses
- Structure fires and fire safety code violations
- Plumbing leaks and ceiling collapses
- Insufficient lighting
- Inadequate security
- Falling objects or shelves
- Dog bites
- Toxic exposures
An injury victim has the burden of proof in a Kearney premises liability claim. The evidence must show that the property owner was aware of the unsafe condition, had a duty of care to the victim who was legally on the property, violated that duty, the violation caused the injury, and the injury victim suffered damages.
What Damages Can I Recover In a Premises Liability Case In Kearney?
An accident on someone else’s property can cause mild injuries with minimal damages, such as a sprain or fracture with a single emergency room bill, or catastrophic injury with lifelong consequences. A successful claim recovers damages such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs
- Past and future income loss and reduced earning ability (in disability cases)
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation if the accident caused permanent harm, like severe scarring, loss of a limb, the loss of one of the senses, organ loss, or diminished quality of life
If a loved one suffered a fatal injury on someone else’s property, the state’s wrongful death law allows a family member to seek compensation for the surviving family through a wrongful death claim.
Contact a Kearney, NE Premises Liability Lawyer
Property liability insurance companies are not on an injury victim’s side and may undervalue or dispute a claim to protect their profits at the injured person’s expense. You need legal representation on your side to maximize your chances of a favorable outcome. Call Steffens Law Accident Injury Lawyers today to learn more about your legal right to fair compensation.