Toledo Premises Liability Lawyer

When you visit someone else’s property, there is a certain expectation that you will not become injured on the property. The property owner or resident should maintain a safe environment, which is referred to as premises liability.

Property owners, property managers, and tenants owe it to their visitors and house guests to maintain a safe environment. When they fail to do so, and someone becomes injured, they can be held responsible for the damage done. Legally speaking, this obligation is called premises liability, also known as “slip and fall.”

Those injured in an accident caused by a property owner’s negligence should reach out to a Toledo premises liability lawyer as soon as possible to explore their legal options. Contact an experienced injury attorney right away to begin your claim.

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Causes of Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can happen virtually anywhere and anytime. In Ohio, winter months bring icy sidewalks and driveways, and when they are not maintained for people to safely walk upon, neglectful property owners risk the health and safety of visitors. Should they slip and fall and injure themselves, they may have a case against the owner.

Slip and fall accidents are not just limited to homeowners and their guests. Premises liability claims can be filed for accidents that occur at shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, theme parks, and office buildings. Some common conditions that lead to slip and fall accidents include:

• Broken or cracked sidewalks
• Loose or broken stairs
• Foreign objects causing tripping hazards on walkways
• Ripped, raised carpeting
• Wet floors that have not been marked as slippery
• Walkways and stairs with poor lighting
• Porches and stairs with no handrail
• Unsafe balconies and terraces
• Falling objects
• Uneven pavement, curbs, sidewalks, or floors

Potential Injuries

When a person has been injured in a slip and fall accident, their injuries can include:

• Bruises, cuts, and abrasions
• Broken bones
• Fractured bones
• Hand fractures and wrist sprains
• Neck sprains
• Whiplash
• Back sprains
• Tissue damage

Many of these injuries require surgery and/or long-term physical therapy for recovery. No accident victim should be held responsible for their medical bills when their injuries were caused by someone’s negligence.

Damages Recovery

If a party has indeed been negligent, victims may be able to receive compensation for the hardship they endure. While every case is different and amounts of recompense can vary dramatically based on injuries sustained and the level of negligence, slip and fall victims can be eligible for:

• Medical expenses. Whether someone needs an expensive surgery or a pair of crutches to get around on while healing, no victim should pay out of pocket for bills following an accident caused by another’s negligence
• Lost wages. Victims should be compensated for the work they miss while recovering
• Pain and suffering. The healing process can be both emotionally and physically painful, which is why many victims receive compensation for their suffering
• Future medical care like physical therapy. Slip and fall accidents sometimes result in lifelong injuries. Get the compensation needed for a lifetime of medical care

When a victim has died because of the negligence of another person, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed. Lost financial support, lost spousal services, and funeral costs can be recovered with such a lawsuit.

Highlights Of Some Notable Premises Liability Case Results

At Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, we know that a slip and fall can change everything in an instant. We take these cases seriously because the consequences for our clients are serious. Here are two examples of what we have been able to accomplish for people who were hurt on someone else’s property.

$200,000 Settlement For An Urgent Care Facility Trip and Fall

Our 74-year-old client was entering an urgent care facility in Rossford, Ohio when she tripped on an uneven edge at the base of the door and fell. Rather than immediately assisting her, staff left her on the floor until an employee eventually called EMS. She underwent emergency surgery the following morning after being diagnosed at the hospital with a fractured right hip. Her recovery involved physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a stay in an inpatient rehabilitation center. Her doctor confirmed that she will live with permanent pain and weakness in her hip. Attorney Andrea Young and her team fought hard for our client, filed suit, and settled the case for $200,000.

Confidential Settlement For a Convention Center Slip and Fall

In July 2016, our 48-year-old client was attending an event at a downtown Toledo convention center when she slipped on a clear liquid and landed hard on her left knee — a knee that already had a history of problems. Staff at the venue knew about the spill beforehand but put up no warnings, no cones, and did nothing to redirect foot traffic away from the hazard. She was taken by ambulance to the emergency room, where imaging confirmed a complex fracture to her kneecap.

What followed was a long and difficult recovery that our client never fully completed. She experienced persistent swelling, a clicking sensation in her knee, and ongoing pain that forced her off work for an extended period, creating real financial strain. She was eventually diagnosed with chondromalacia of her patella and had to undergo arthroscopic surgery. The injury permanently changed what she can do, both at work and in her personal life, and took a heavy emotional toll on her as well.

The insurance company’s initial offer was far below what her injuries warranted. We filed suit against multiple parties — the building owners, the company leasing the space, and the event organizer — and by pressing the case in court, we secured a settlement nearly four times the original offer. Our client was finally able to begin closing this chapter of her life.

Take Legal Action with a Toledo Premises Liability Attorney

Toledo premises liability lawyers can help you pick up the pieces after a slip and fall accident. With our team, you can bring a premises liability claim and increase your odds of reaching a fair settlement.

Such a settlement can not only help financially, but also give you and your loved ones peace of mind as well.