Fairfax, Virginia, Premises Liability Claim Attorney
When Dangerous Property Conditions Cause Accidents
Retail stores are required by law to provide a reasonably safe shopping environment for their customers. Owners and occupiers of property must exercise reasonable care to keep their premises reasonably safe from dangerous conditions. If negligence or unsafe conditions cause an injury, then the owner or occupiers of the property where the injury occurs may be held legally responsible for the injury. The injured person can seek compensation for financial losses, pain and suffering, and other damages through a premises liability lawsuit.
Premises liability lawsuits can be filed for claims involving injuries due to:
- Slippery surfaces
- Dangerous property conditions
- Inadequate security
- Faulty stairways, balconies, ramps, parking lots and sidewalks
But these are not the only types of conditions that may lead to a premises liability lawsuit, however. Other accidents caused by commercial property owner or homeowner negligence may also be valid.
Premises Liability Case Examples
The Law Offices of P. Clark Kattenburg, P.C. in Fairfax, Virginia, is led by attorney P. Clark Kattenburg, who has decades of experience successfully representing plaintiffs in many types of premises liability lawsuits against some of the largest retailers in the country:
- Significant confidential settlement was reached against a “big box” store for falling merchandise: A young man in his 20s was seriously injured after a malfunctioning carpet carousel knocked several boxes of bolts onto the young man's head. One of his legs was seriously hurt, and he suffered mild head injuries. Attorney Kattenburg used engineering experts to prove that the carpet carousel had been improperly loaded due to lack of proper training for the staff. The young man got a significant confidential settlement.
- Significant confidential settlement against another “big box” store: Another man was injured when several doors fell on him. He sustained a mild brain injury and short-term memory loss. Again, attorney Clark Kattenburg used engineering experts to show that the stall in which the doors were stored had been defectively designed. The injured man got a confidential settlement, and this “big box” store has changed the way it displays its sample doors to customers.
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Contact a Premises Liability Lawyer
If you have been injured in a business establishment such as a retail store, grocery store, hotel, restaurant or on other commercial or private property — first, seek prompt and thorough medical attention. Only after your medical needs are treated should you consider talking to an attorney. To discuss your personal injury claim with us, contact our law offices.
