Premises Liability Claims in Kentucky

For more than 15 years, the Pikeville injury attorneys at the Johnson Law Firm have provided quality legal representation to clients who were seriously harmed by the failure of property owners to correct or remove dangerous conditions. Our attorneys have the skill and experience to evaluate each unique set of circumstances to determine if there was negligence by the property owner and, if so, whether the negligence was a factor in the injury. To ensure that our clients receive the maximum recovery for their injury, we can also determine what insurance coverage is available and what additional parties may be responsible, such as management companies, maintenance contractors, construction companies, and municipalities.

Slip and Fall

The possible types of premises liability cases are virtually limitless and can exist in just about every kind of building or open space, including homes, apartment buildings, hotels, malls, sports arenas, amusement parks, and parking lots. The most common premises liability claim is a slip and fall case, which refers to injuries that occur after a dangerous condition causes a person to trip or slip and fall while on someone else’s property. Some common conditions that can lead to a slip and fall or a trip and fall are:

An unexpected slip and fall can result in head injuries, broken bones, muscle damage, spinal cord damage, and other injuries with long-term consequences.

Swimming Pools

Another common kind of premises liability case is swimming pool accidents. Residential pools pose a huge risk to young children and, by law, must be fenced, whether above-ground or in-ground. A person who leaves their pool open and unguarded may be held responsible if a child is injured, even if the child was a trespasser. All pool owners also have a broad duty to make the pool reasonably safe for anticipated use, and must do a reasonable job of maintenance and repair.

Negligent Security

Property owners have a legal duty to provide adequate security to protect visitors from criminal activity. When property owners breach their duty of care and fail to avoid foreseeable security lapses, innocent people can become victims of assaults, robberies, and other preventable crimes. The victim has the burden of proving that he or she did not know of the negligent security that caused the injury, but that the owner did have that knowledge. Previous criminal activities on and around a property are sufficient to put an owner on notice that there is a safety issue.

Other types of premises liability include:

Commercial Property Owners’ Responsibility

Commercial landowners have to provide a safe location for customers and visitors. In order for a business to be held responsible for an injury, it must be shown that the injury was caused by a dangerous condition that the injured person should not have anticipated and that the business knew or should have known of the dangerous condition’s existence. Under the doctrine of comparative negligence, if the injured person was careless in not seeing or not avoiding the hazardous condition, they can still receive compensation, but the amount is reduced by their degree of fault.

Filing Premises Liability Claims

The Johnson Law Firm, Kentucky-based attorneys, serving Kentucky including Pikeville and Pike County, has successfully represented countless premises liability accident victims. We can determine whether there was negligence by the property owner and can help you fight for your rights. If you or a loved one has been injured on the property of another person or business, we would like to meet with you. Protect yourself by contacting our office today to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you understand your legal options. Contact us for a free consultation by filling out this evaluation form, calling us toll-free at 606-437-4488.