It’s common for individuals to assume that if they are injured on property that belongs to someone else, then they’re entitled to payment for their medical expenses and their pain and suffering. The reality is that this is often the case. If a person or company is negligent in keeping their property safe, and that negligence leads to an injury on their property, then you may be entitled to compensation. That said, not every injury meets those requirements.
At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we work hard to ensure that each of our clients gets the best possible outcome for their injury. If you want to know what may affect your case, read on – or simply give us a call at 909-982-0707. We are here to offer a free consultation that gives you a chance to find out what your options are before we move forward.
The legal obligations of property owners
If the owner of a property – whether it’s personal property or commercial property – allows others on to their property, they have certain legal obligations they must meet. First, they must inspect their property at reasonable intervals. For example, if they’re having a party, the property should be inspected for safety right before the party. They must look for any type of danger or hazard that could potentially harm their guest.
If they do find that there are hazards, then they must either fix it or make sure that their guests know about the hazard before coming on their property. In this case, if a property owner made you aware of the potential hazards on their property, then this may alleviate them of legal blame if you’re injured.
The courts will consider foreseeability of harm when considering compensation
If you legally traveled on to someone’s property and were injured, then you may or may not be entitled to compensation. One of the biggest factors will be what’s known as foreseeability. Essentially, this refers to whether or not the owner should have been able to reasonable foresee the danger.
For example, if you were walking through the grass of your neighbor’s yard and were injured by a piece of glass in it, that neighbor may or may not be held accountable. It all boils down to: Should they have known the danger was there? If it was a large, visible piece of glass, or if they broke a glass object and didn’t pick it up, then they may be responsible. If neither of those are true, then they may not be held accountable.
Don’t figure it out on your own – let us help you find the right way forward
At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we want to encourage you to allow us to help you move forward with your potential lawsuit. Reach out to us at 909-982-0707 and we’ll get you started with a free case consultation. During this consultation, we’ll get the basics of your case and let you know what your legal rights are. It’s a simple process that will give you the specific information you need to make an informed decision. Call us today.
