Premises Liability – Holding Kentucky Property Owners Accountable
Shelby County or Frankfort County property owners, whether it’s residential property or commercial property, have a duty to any person legally on the premises. They need to make their property safe for others or at least warn others of potential hazards. When property owners fail to fulfill this duty, it can lead to life-changing injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured due to a property owner’s negligence, you have the right to bring what is known as a premises liability claim. These cases can be challenging. Property owners and their insurance companies may fight hard to deny or limit your case. For these and other reasons, it is important to have a skilled Kentucky premises liability lawyer on your side.
I am attorney Ben Salyers of Salyers Law, PLLC. I have over 23 years of personal injury law experience and fight for injured people across Shelbyville and Central Kentucky. Having practiced in more than 50 courts across Kentucky, I’m a local lawyer who uses my insight and experience to provide exceptional client service.
Handling All Types Of Kentucky Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability is a broad area of law that can include a variety of different injuries. Even the most minor accidents can result in serious injuries, and it’s important to take these incidents seriously. I have experience representing clients in cases including:
- Slip-and-fall injury claims
- Dog bites and other animal attacks
- Injuries caused by defective buildings
The outcome of every case hinges on unique facts. It’s up to your attorney to find these facts and prepare a compelling presentation, either in settlement negotiations with the insurance company or at trial before a judge and jury, as necessary. I’m skilled in uncovering the facts that will help build a strong case to support your claims. As a tenacious litigator, I’m unafraid to take your case to court if necessary to advocate on your behalf. With my firm on your side, you can be confident that I’ll do everything possible to assist you in your case.
Common Premises Liability Questions
Pursuing this type of claim may be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the law. Let me help answer the most common questions I receive from clients to give you a bit more insight into the premises liability process.
What exactly is a dangerous condition?
A dangerous or hazardous condition is any condition that varies from what is a normally safe condition. When someone’s property isn’t well-maintained or weather conditions impact the safety of visitors, it may be considered unsafe. When these dangerous conditions lead to someone’s injury or death, it may become a premises liability issue.
What are some examples of dangerous conditions?
Premises liability claims are based on the fact that the property where you were injured displayed dangerous or negligent conditions. Common types of dangerous conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Wet, slippery floors
- Uneven floors
- Accumulation of ice or snow
- Bad lighting
- Exposed wires
- Missing handrails
- Inadequate security
- Faulty elevators or escalators
Any of these dangerous conditions may lead to a serious slip-and-fall accident or other type of premises liability accident.
What damages are typically covered?
Like with many other personal injury cases, a premises liability claim can help you seek compensation to cover medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If someone dies due to injuries they sustained on another’s property, you may also recover damages for loss of companionship.
What evidence do you need to file a claim?
A strong premises liability claim requires strong evidence. This can include:
- Photos and/or videos of the scene, including the dangerous conditions that led to your accident
- Medical records of your injuries
- Accident report
- Witness statements
- Proof that the other party owns the property
I can help you gather the evidence you need to build your case.
Set Up Your Free Initial Consultation Today
It costs nothing to talk to a lawyer about your injuries that happened on someone else’s property. In addition, I accept all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Call my firm today at 502-996-6926, text 502-255-8106 or fill out the email form to arrange a free consultation.