Property owners have a duty to keep their premises free of hazards that could hurt unsuspecting visitors. This applies to both commercial and residential properties. A trip or slip on someone else’s property can leave you with a serious injury — like a head injury or a broken bone — that could require long-term, expensive medical care. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of those bills alone. An experienced Delaware premises liability lawyer at Rhoades & Morrow can evaluate the circumstances of your injury and determine if you have a viable case.
Any hazard that a reasonable person could not have been expected to anticipate can cause an injury that could lead to a valid premises liability claim. A slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident caused by uneven surfaces or unattended spills, for example, are common causes of premises liability claims. Other types of negligence-based hazards that could lead to injury including:
If you were injured on someone else’s property and you were there legally, speak with an experienced Delaware premises liability lawyer at Rhoades & Morrow. We offer free initial consultations so you can learn your rights and clarify your options.
Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall injuries accidents caused by hazardous property conditions can have serious consequences. Beyond simple scrapes and bruises, these and other types of premises liability injuries can include:
To talk to an experienced Delaware premises liability lawyer about your potential personal injury claim, call our Wilmington office at 302-427-9500 or contact us online. We also have offices in Bear and Milford for your convenience. We can arrange evening and weekend appointments, as well as home or hospital visits.