Tuscaloosa Premises Liability Lawyers
45 years of experience holding property owners liable for slip and fall accidents and other types of negligence
Whether you’re in a retail store, a restaurant, a hotel, or any property – you have the right to expect that the property owner will take precautions to make your visit a safe one. At Prince Glover Hayes, our personal injury lawyers hold every type of property owner accountable when you suffer injuries that are preventable while on their premises. Our Tuscaloosa premises liability lawyers handle all types of property accidents, including slips and falls, attacks due to negligent security, and fires. We’ve helped many accident victims obtain strong recoveries for their financial and personal damages. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.
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- What duty do property owners in Tuscaloosa owe their visitors?
- What types of premises liability claims do you handle in Tuscaloosa?
- What steps should property owners take to prevent injuries?
- Who do you hold accountable for premises liability accidents in Tuscaloosa?
- What injuries do premises liability accidents cause?
- How much is my Tuscaloosa premises liability claim worth?
- How much time do I have to file my premises liability claim in Alabama?
- Do you have a premises liability lawyer near me in Tuscaloosa?
What duty do property owners in Tuscaloosa owe their visitors?
In Alabama, property owners owe a duty of care based on the reason someone is on their property. The duty of care is as follows:
Invitees
Invitees are people the owner encourages to be on the property – normally, to make a purchase, obtain professional help, or engage in a social activity. Tuscaloosa property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees. Examples of scenarios where you would be an invitee include buying food, seeing your doctor, or partaking in an educational program. Property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees. This means that the owners must regularly inspect their property for dangerous conditions. The owners must then either repair the dangerous conditions or warn the invitees about the dangers.
Licensees
These visitors are normally not on the property to benefit the property owner. However, they do have a right to be on the property. Friends coming to visit fall into this category. Property owners must correct and warn licensees of known dangers but don’t have to regularly inspect their property.
Trespassers
Generally, property owners in Alabama do not owe a duty of care to trespassers (people who have no right to be on the property), except with a few exceptions. Property owners cannot intentionally harm a trespasser. Property owners also need to be more careful if they know children may be attracted to something on their property, such as a swimming pool or a trampoline. These items are “attractive nuisances.” Property owners must take steps to prevent children from accessing the attraction, such as by installing a fence.
What types of premises liability claims do you handle in Tuscaloosa?
Our Tuscaloosa premises liability lawyers handle all types of property accident claims, including the following:
- Slip and fall accidents (and trip and fall accidents) that happen due to loose railings, wet or slippery floors, debris or merchandise on the floor, cables and wires, torn carpets, insufficient lighting, and other causes
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Negligent security assaults and attacks
- Violations of local building codes
- Dog bites and attacks by other animals
- Swimming pool accidents
- Exposures to dangerous toxins, such as cleaning agents
- Bed bugs
- Fires
We handle claims involving for-profit owners, non-profit owners, governmental entities, organizations, and homeowners.
What steps should property owners take to prevent injuries?
At Prince Glover Hayes, we work with investigators, building code officials, and through the discovery process (where we question everyone with information about the accident and review documents such as records of prior complaints) to show how your injuries occurred and why the accident/assault was preventable.
Some of the many steps property owners can take to prevent accidents include:
- Comply with local building regulations
- Conduct routine inspections
- Make timely repairs
- Post warnings of known dangers
- Respond to complaints of dangerous conditions promptly
- Install fences
- Hire security personnel
- Install video cameras
Who do you hold accountable for premises liability accidents in Tuscaloosa?
Our Tuscaloosa premises liability lawyers file claims against everyone who breached their duty of care to keep you safe. The defendants in your premises liability case may include:
- The property owner
- Any parent companies or subsidiaries
- Landlords
- Any tenants of the property owner
- Security companies
- Maintenance companies
- Repair companies
What injuries do premises liability accidents cause?
Our personal injury lawyers handle all types of serious injuries, including catastrophic injuries and permanent injuries. Some of the many types of personal injuries we handle include:
- Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis and herniated discs
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Fractures/broken bones
- Facial injuries
- Nerve and muscle damage
- Ligament, tendon, and tissue damage
- Internal bleeding
- Internal organ damage
- Scars and disfigurement
- Death
How much is my Tuscaloosa premises liability claim worth?
The value of your case depends on many different factors. At Prince Glover Hayes, we work with your doctors to understand the full scope and severity of your injuries, all the medical treatments and care you will need for the rest of your life, and all the ways your injuries are making your life difficult and painful. We also work with your employers and financial experts (if necessary) to verify your income losses.
We demand compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical expenses, including emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitative care, medications, assistive devices and technology
- Lost income, including permanent disability income
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Loss of bodily function
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations)
We also file wrongful death claims if your loved one died due to premises liability negligence.
How much time do I have to file my premises liability claim in Alabama?
Generally, you must file your claim within years from the date of the accident. There are shorter notice requirements if the government is a defendant. Other exceptions may apply.
We strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.
Do you have a Tuscaloosa premises liability lawyer near me?
Prince Glover Hayes meets adults, parents, and families at our office located at 2311 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. If your injuries or your child’s injuries prevent you from making an office appointment, our lawyers will make alternate arrangements to see you. We also discuss cases by phone and through online consultations.
We are here to answer your questions and to fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Contact the Tuscaloosa premises liability firm respected by clients, insurance companies, and lawyers
Your life is harder than it was before your accident – through no fault of your own. Your bills are mounting, and you’re worried about your health, your job, and your family. At Prince Glover Hayes, we have 45 years of experience helping accident victims obtain the full compensation they deserve. Our Tuscaloosa product liability lawyers have the skills and experience to hold property owners accountable when they change lives due to their negligence.
Call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle premises liability claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive payment if you receive compensation.