If you have been injured from a hazard on property, you may have a claim
If you or someone you love has been injured on the premises of a business, you might have a claim to recover from the business. This article is to give you an idea of what you should expect if you have been injured in a slip and fall or other premises liability injury in Oregon.
Many slip or fall injuries happen on the land or premises of a business entity. These are known as premises liability cases. They are special cases because in Oregon the premises owner/controller has a heightened duty to its customers.
An owner of a property (or the entity in control of a property) has a legal duty to keep the property reasonable safe for those who are entering the property to transact business. This duty requires the property owner/controller to discover hazards in a timely manner and to either remove the hazard or sufficiently warn those entering the property of the hazard. Hazards can be a slippery floor, debris in a parking lot, or anything else that might cause injury. If the premises owner/controller does not keep the premises reasonably safe, the premises owner/controller is liable for any injuries.
Premises owners/controllers know that they have this heightened duty to their customers, so they usually purchase adequate insurance to cover any slips, falls, trips, or other premises-based injuries. It can be difficult to know which insurance to contact and how to proceed in a premises liability case.
If you have been injured on the property of another, you should contact a lawyer. Most personal injury lawyers work on commission and do not charge for an initial consultation. So, you have nothing to lose in scheduling an initial consultation to get a direction as to what to do and whether you have a claim. If the attorney chooses to represent you, the personal injury attorney will take enormous weight off your shoulders and help you recover for your injuries.
It can be difficult in a small town in Oregon to know which personal injury lawyer to speak to about your case. A personal injury attorney from Riverpoint Law specializes in slip and falls premises liability cases in small towns in Oregon and can help point you in the right direction.
Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The facts of each claim vary greatly and some material in the above article may be inaccurate for the facts of your claim. Injured persons should consult with an attorney about the specific facts and circumstances of their case.
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