Yes. If you were injured on someone else’s property, you might be able to recover damages. Under premises liability laws, property owners have a duty to ensure their premises are reasonably safe. However, in order to have a legal claim for compensation, you will need to show that the property owner was negligent in their duty.
To do this, you must show that:
- The property owner created the dangerous condition;
- The property owner had actual knowledge about the dangerous condition; or
- The property owner should have known about the dangerous condition because through the exercise of due care, a “reasonable” person would have discovered it; and
- The property owner either failed to remove or repair the condition; or failed to warn about the dangerous condition, provided the warning would have made the condition safe.
If this duty is breached, resulting in your injury, you could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Understanding your rights in these situations can be complex, so consider reaching out to the Law Offices of Fernando Vargas for expert guidance.
