Murfreesboro, TN Premises Liability Attorney

Slipping on a wet floor, using a broken staircase, or even being hit by a falling sign – why do these things happen? The quick and easy answer is bad luck. However, usually, luck has nothing to do with it. Rather, the owner of the property has behaved negligently which has led to a slip, fall, or worse.

The owner of a property or anyone who oversees a property is generally required to ensure that the property is safe. If that person fails to demonstrate appropriate forethought and planning to protect visitors and an injury occurs, he or she can be considered negligent. This is cause for a premises liability case.

If you have been injured in an accident of this type, our Murfreesboro premises liability attorneys can help you to recover. Our Murfreesboro personal injury lawyers serve clients throughout Murfreesboro, TN. We are here to fight your case for you so that you receive the full compensation you deserve.

If you have been injured on someone else’s premises, please contact an attorney at Hughes & Coleman in the city of Murfreesboro, TN. For a free consultation, contact us toll-free at 800-800-4600. We always have someone available to answer your call. You can also fill out the contact form on this page and we will contact you.

In your case, it must be proven that a property owner should have recognized the existing or potential danger present on his or her property. It must also be established that the owner failed to use sufficient and clear warnings to protect others from danger. Of course, after an injury, you will want to focus on healing rather than tackle this immense legal undertaking.

Therefore, having a lawyer to assist you is invaluable. Your attorney can collect, organize, and present your evidence. He or she can fight your case, and you can focus on getting healthy again. Hiring an experienced lawyer increases your chances of receiving the maximum possible for your claim.

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Many accidents involving an injury are connected to negligence. This is especially true when the accident occurs on someone else’s property. The following are a few of the most common examples of personal injury accidents:

Slip-and-fall accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common premises liability cases. These incidents can happen abruptly and cause serious injury. 

A spilled liquid, a sidewalk with snow and ice, or flooring material that is not properly installed can all cause a slip-and-fall injury. It’s possible to sustain a broken bone, back injury, head injury, or another serious injury with long-term effects.

Falling objects

Brain injuries, broken bones, and other severe traumas can happen when an object falls from above and strike a person. It could be that a worker drops something from above, shelves are stacked carelessly, or a sign is not mounted properly. In these events and others, it could be that negligence on the part of the property owner is at the root of the problem.

Stairway accidents

Falling either forward or backward on stairs can result in a severe injury. The incident could have been contributed to by debris or residue on the stairs which obviously can lead to tripping, stumbling, or slipping. What’s more, poor lighting, missing or broken handrails, and unmaintained staircases with broken steps can all cause serious injuries on stairs.

Electrocution accidents

Accidents involving electrocution can be grave. The need for adequate signage warning of the danger is crucial. Sufficient and conspicuous signage is of paramount importance in locations where wiring or electrical current could be touched by children or reached by water.

Drowning accidents

A property owner with a swimming pool, pond, or similar water sources must use adequate precautionary measures to prevent unsupervised swimming or entry into any present water sources. Unfortunately, swimming pools and similar items can attract trespassers who can injure themselves or drown. 

Above are but a few of the most common reasons for premises liability cases. If you believe you may have cause for a case but are uncertain, please contact us. When accidents of this nature occur in Murfreesboro, premises liability attorneys with the law firm of Hughes & Coleman are ready to help the victims.

Let us discuss your accident, your injury, and the law. We can help you pursue the correct legal avenue for your situation.