All property owners have a duty of care to the lawful visitors to their properties to ensure safe premises, address known safety issues as quickly and effectively as possible, and to warn lawful visitors of known hazards if they are likely to encounter them while visiting. If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else's property in the Montana area, contact Odegaard Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free consultation with a Montana premises liability lawyer.
When you need a premises liability lawyer in Montana it is essential to find one with the requisite experience and resources to navigate your claim to a successful result.
Finding the right personal injury lawyer can make a significant difference in your recovery after any premises liability accident, and Odegaard Injury Lawyers has the resources and experience to handle the most complex premises liability claims.
A premises liability claim may seem straightforward at first, but a myriad factors may arise and complicate a case. Hiring a lawyer will not only increase the chances of succeeding with a premises liability claim, but also often leads to much more compensation than would have been possible to secure otherwise. Your lawyer can explore all available avenues of compensation and even negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf in addition to representing your interests in court.
Property owners, both private and commercial, must ensure their properties are in a safe condition for all lawful visitors to those properties. A property owner owes a duty of care to friends, relatives, and neighbors who visit his or her property. The property owner also owes a duty of care to people with implied or express permission to enter the property for their own purposes, such as mail carriers, utility workers, and salespeople. If a property owner notices a foreseeable safety issue and does not address it in a timely manner or at least warn lawful visitors of the issue's existence, the property owner will likely absorb liability if a lawful visitor suffers an injury from the hazard.
The distinction between a lawful visitor and a trespasser is an important one. Property owners do not owe duties of care to trespassers except in cases involving trespassing children. For example, if a property owner lives near a school or near a family with small children, the property owner should take reasonable steps to prevent any interloping children from suffering injuries, even if they do not have permission to enter the property.
A premises liability claim can help an injured victim recover his or her medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering resulting from a slip and fall or other injuries on another person's property. Ultimately, the recovery available usually reflects the victim's economic damages and includes compensation for his or her pain and suffering. It is also possible for a defendant to face punitive damages if his or her negligence exceeds the scope of typical negligence or if a plaintiff's injuries resulted from the defendant's criminal activity.
If you recently suffered injuries due to negligent care of the residential or commercial property in Montana contact Odegaard Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Montana premises liability lawyer. Once we review the details of your claim, we can help you better understand your options for legal recourse and your potential recovery.
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It is critical that you work with an attorney who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to handle cases involving both commercial and personal vehicle accidents. And, it is critical you hire an attorney who knows, thoroughly, the injury laws in Montana.
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