Lincoln Premises Liability Lawyers
Under premises liability theories, a property owner can be held liable for injuries caused to people on the property in certain instances. The Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty represent people in the Lincoln area who have suffered personal injury due to the negligence of another in allowing a dangerous or unsafe condition to exist on the property.
Our Lincoln Premises Liability Lawyers Understand That Property Owners Owe A Duty
Property owners owe a duty to maintain their premises in good condition for the safety of others who may enter upon the property. This duty includes a duty to inspect the premises with reasonable frequency and to make any repairs or otherwise correct unsafe conditions which exist. If the unsafe condition is not remedied, property owners owe a duty to warn of the unsafe condition, unless it is patently obvious. For instance, a normal set of stairs may not require a warning that stairs can be dangerous, but an abrupt slope that is not readily noticeable should be clearly marked or have a sign nearby warning of its existence to avoid trips and falls. Instances of exposed wiring or a sidewalk in disrepair should also be remedied or adequately warned about.
An Unsafe Condition Created By Someone Other Than The Owner
An unsafe condition may be created by someone other than the property owner. Water can be spilled in a restaurant by a diner, or food spilled in a grocery store by a shopper, creating the likelihood that someone will slip and fall. In these cases, a crucial fact is the time which elapsed between the creation of the unsafe condition and the accident. Property owners are not required to maintain their premises 100% safe at all times, but if an unreasonable time passed and the spill was not cleaned up before someone fell and was injured, the property owner should be held liable for the injury. Similarly, a storm may have caused the sidewalk outside of a store to be icy or slippery. The property owner should be aware of this likelihood and either remedy the situation promptly or provide adequate warning of the condition.
Our Premises Liability Lawyers In Lincoln Understand The Severity Of “Slip And Fall”
The commonly-used phrase “slip and fall” does not do justice to the serious injuries that can occur from a fall, including fractures and concussions that can cause long-term or even permanent disabilities. A head injury from a fall can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI). A broken neck or back can result in permanent paralysis of the legs (paraplegia) or the entire body (quadriplegia). A severe enough spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause death, or require the victim to be dependent on mechanical aids such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Contact Our Premises Liability Lawyer In Lincoln
At the Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty, you will find an attorney who is caring and concerned for your physical, emotional, and financial well-being, and who will fight to see that you are compensated for injuries caused by the negligence of another. If you have been injured in a slip, trip, or fall on another’s property, contact the Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty for caring, tough, and effective representation from an experienced personal injury lawyer in Lincoln.
Happy Clients
I had a complicated case that was out of state. I hired Mr Doughty initially to take on the case. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. His assistant, Jeanne, is very organized and does an amazing job keeping on top of all the paperwork that goes along with a case.
I have had the pleasure of both knowing Mark Doughty and being his client for the past 15 years. Since connecting with him in 2000, he has been extremely instrumental in helping our non-profit to succeed.
Mark and his assistant Jean have helped both my son and I with accident claims. Amazing attention to detail, extensive knowledge, caring people. I would recommend them over and over again.
I have used Mark Doughty since 2000 and he has assisted me with legal services on two non profit organizations and has always given me legal advise through the years. He has truly been a blessing.
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mark for a number of years. Mark has earned my trust and respect as a true professional in his field.
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I was rear ended in a automobile accident that resulted in medical bills, time off from work, and my car being out of service for a time being. Right away I came across Mark Doughty and his superb team and they jumped on my case instantly!
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Mark and his team have been handling our motorcycle crash case and everything has been so easy. The insurance company we’re suing tried contacting us only once before Mark put a stop to them with a cease and desist. Mark’s team has taken care of EVERYTHING and has made this horrible process as easy as… Read more »