If you were injured while visiting someone else’s property, you may be able to file a premises liability claim to seek compensation for your injuries. However, you will need to provide evidence of the condition of the property, that the property owner knew about this danger and failed to do anything to correct it, and that you were injured as a result. An experienced Cherry Hill premises liability lawyer can help compile and organize evidence to build a strong injury claim.
Condition of the Property
Dangerous conditions such as snow and ice buildup, slippery floors, or broken flooring can lead to serious injuries. You may be able to show the hazardous condition on the property that caused your injuries with evidence such as:
- The official accident report
- Video surveillance of the accident or the area where you were injured
- Photos of the accident scene
- Your statement regarding the incident
- Statements from witnesses who can corroborate your testimony
- Business and maintenance records that indicate the condition of the property
Property Owner’s Knowledge of the Hazardous Condition
To secure compensation in a premises liability claim, you must be able to show the property owner was aware of the hazardous condition on the property or that they should have been aware of it if they had exercised due diligence. Evidence that may help prove this element includes:
- Reports from others about the dangerous conditions
- Testimony from employees about their job duties
- Inspection reports indicating the presence of the hazardous condition
- Emails, text messages, or other written communications acknowledging the hazard
- Insurance claims
What Types of Damages Can You Recover?
It’s not enough to show that a dangerous condition on the property injured you. You must also provide evidence of how you were negatively impacted by the accident. Proof of your damages could include:
- Medical bills for ambulance transport, treatment in the emergency room, hospital stays, diagnostic testing and follow-up appointments
- Check stubs and letters from your employer indicating you lost wages, salary, income, or employment benefits due to your injuries
- Pain journal entries in which you record your daily symptoms and how your injuries are causing you pain
- Testimony from your loved ones about how the accident has negatively impacted your quality of life
How a Premises Liability Lawyer Can Help
An experienced premises liability lawyer can assist with all aspects of your claim involving evidence, including:
- Identifying the information to help prove the elements of your claim
- Sending spoliation of evidence letters instructing the defendant not to destroy information that could be evidence in your case
- Interviewing witnesses about what they observed
- Issuing subpoenas to obtain evidence to support your case
- Requesting documents, videos, and photos as part of the discovery process
- Preparing you for testifying in court or at depositions to develop the strongest narrative for your case
Contact Our Premises Liability Lawyers Today to Get Started on Your Claim
An experienced premises liability attorney from Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P.A. can help prove what happened in your case and the damages you suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can begin the investigation and the process of gathering evidence to prove your claim. Contact us today to arrange your free consultation.
