Property Owners Are Responsible For Their Premises Safety And Security

By Author: Alex Smith
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As homeowners and professional business owners, you already know the importance in maintaining your home and your business to not only keep it looking great, but safe and secure. Unfortunately, there are property owners out there who do not properly maintain their premises, resulting in accidents and injuries. Anyone who has been hurt on someone else's property, has a reasonable expectation that they will pay for their pain, suffering and injuries. However, most negligent parties will do everything they can to avoid having to pay you for their negligent behavior. In cases such as this, it is important for you to contact an experienced and knowledgeable St. Louis Premises Liability Lawyer who may be able to assist you.

Anyone who is lawfully at someone else's home or place of business at the right to expect that they will be safe while they are doing their visiting or shopping. However, falling debris, unsafe walkways, lack of guardrails and other conditions can lead to catastrophic accidents. In addition, the people may be injured from poorly designed playgrounds, activity centers or other dangerous premises. You should ...
... not have to suffer an injury because of someone else's negligent behavior. If you or a loved one has been injured because someone failed to properly maintain their premises, it can cause extensive injuries that can be difficult to overcome.

When someone is injured, oftentimes the dangerous premises will leave them with extensive therapy needs, special equipment, exorbitant medical bills, lost wages and sometimes even permanent disability. Often, businesses and homeowners are found to be negligent if their entrance or exit has hazards such as faulty doors, flooring that is in need of repair, unsecured door mats and rugs and even extremely hazardous and slippery surfaces that are most often caused by water and ice that has been allowed to build up. If there are open and unmarked holes in the sidewalk or parking lot, or there is an unusual change in the level of the hallway, it can cause a serious injury from a dangerous fall. In addition, your children may be at risk when it comes to playground equipment, because there can be additions made without any safety concerns being addressed. In addition, amusement park rides can also be dangerous, particularly if they trap or eject the riders, which can cause catastrophic injuries and even death.

Even if you have not been injured at a place of business or a home for these reasons, you still may have a claim for dangerous premises liability, if you are not provided ample security against known dangers, or if your local government officials or agencies did not properly maintain their sidewalks or other public areas. If for any reason you have been injured because of someone else's negligent behavior in taking care of their place of business or home, it is important for you to contact a St. Louis premises liability lawyer as soon as you possibly can. In this way, they will be able to begin an investigation and preserve all of the evidence of your case. In this manner, they may be able to assist you in getting the most financial compensation that you deserve for your injuries and pain and suffering.