Oklahoma Premises Liability Attorneys | You Are Our No. 1 Priority
Premises liability cases revolve around injuries a victim suffers on someone else’s property. If the property owner was negligent, the injured party often has grounds to seek compensation to cover their medical bills, lost income and other damages.
At The Law Office of Jeff Contreras, we are Oklahoma attorneys with over 30 years of personal injury experience. As premises liability lawyers, we are known for making our clients our No. 1 priority. We will fight for your rights when you need us most, and our team has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Call now for a consultation.
Slip-And-Fall Accidents
One of the most common forms of premises liability occurs when someone slips or trips and gets hurt. This could happen on wet floors in a store, on a sidewalk that has not been cleared of snow or in a damaged parking lot, to name a few examples. Those who have suffered premises injuries can work with a slip-and-fall injury lawyer to determine fair compensation and pursue a premises liability claim.
Other Types Of Premises Liability Cases
A slip and fall is not the only way injuries can happen on another’s property. Other common premises liability cases may involve:
- Dog bites: Owners must properly contain or control their dogs
- Swimming pool accidents: These may fall under the attractive nuisance doctrine
- Store and restaurant injuries: From falling objects or poor maintenance
- Parking lot or sidewalk injuries: Often caused by cracks, potholes, uneven surfaces or ice
- Staircase incidents: Including elevators and escalators, sometimes caused by inadequate lighting or maintenance
- Assault injuries: Often due to negligent security in an apartment building, condo, hotel or other public area
In premises liability cases, the goal is to show that the property owner was negligent by either creating dangerous conditions or negligently allowing them to exist. For instance, a store owner may be negligent in performing proper upkeep and maintenance, leading to leaking pipes and a slick floor, which causes patrons to slip and fall. Even if the store owner claims they were unaware of the hazard, if it existed for so long that they should have known about it, they may still be liable.
Seeking Compensation
Premises liability cases in Oklahoma are often legally complex. Call an experienced personal injury attorney at 918-420-9125 today to schedule your initial consultation and strengthen your case.