Accidents can happen unexpectedly, and where they occur matters a lot when it comes to who is responsible and how much compensation you could get for your injuries.
This is especially important if you get hurt at a business or a property someone owns. Regardless of where your accident happened or who’s at fault, the end result is an injury. In such cases, you’ll need to go through the legal process to help you with your recovery.
At Ylla Gosney, our team of experienced Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers have built a strong reputation for protecting our clients’ rights. We’ll stand up for you and represent you if you’re injured at a business or anywhere else in Oklahoma City because of someone else’s negligence. We can work to figure out who’s responsible and make sure they are held accountable for your injuries. If you want to know more about how they can help you, contact us for a free consultation.
When you go out in Oklahoma City, there are numerous things to watch out for, from drivers in vehicles to hazards at a property. While you have certain responsibilities when it comes to avoiding hazards, every business or property has an overriding responsibility to keep you safe while you’re on the premises. When this doesn’t happen, and there’s an accident that injures you or someone you’re with, the owner or manager of the property is legally responsible–or liable.
That’s the crux of premises liability law in Oklahoma City. On your end, though, you have to show negligence on the part of the owner or manager to establish a premises liability case. This includes showing the following:
Premises liability in Oklahoma City–and other places–can give rise to a variety of different types of accidents. Usually, though, they involve the following:
Naturally, various factors can come into play in a premises liability case. A common defense used by property owners revolves around “foreseeability,” arguing that it’s not possible to anticipate every potential hazard for an accident. While this may be technically true, the legal standard maintains that property owners must exercise a “reasonable” level of care for visitors to their property.
Thus, it’s important to understand what you need to do to protect your rights in these situations.
When you’ve addressed the above factors, you may have a viable premises liability case. However, while the law is straightforward, figuring out the various parties and other aspects may not be. Then, there’s the responsibility of establishing:
As long as you’re legally allowed to be on the particular property–like shopping at a store or invited to a private residence by the tenant or owner–they have the legal responsibility to keep you safe. With that established, you will then have to prove negligence on their part when you were hurt while there. In order to do that, you’ll likely have to do the following:
Another important aspect of a premises liability claim is your damages. While every case is different, you could potentially recover the following in a premise liability claim, either through an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit:
It’s important to consult with our team of experienced lawyers who can evaluate your case, assess the damages you may be able to recover, and help you seek fair compensation in a premises liability claim.
When you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, it can throw your whole world into turmoil. Medical bills, treatment, rehabilitation, and missing work are all potential consequences of an injury. When this happens to you, make sure our team of dedicated and experienced Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers at Ylla Gosney is on your side. We can help you hold the at-fault parties accountable for your injuries, allowing you to get the financial support you need to aid you in your recovery.
Don’t wait–contact us today to set up your free consultation with our office.
