If you were injured on someone else’s property because it was unsafe, you may have the right to pursue compensation under Nevada’s premises liability laws. Property owners are not automatically responsible, but they do have a duty to address dangerous conditions they know about, or reasonably should have known about. A Reno premises liability lawyer from our firm could help determine whether a property owner failed to meet that responsibility and whether their negligence contributed to your injuries.
At Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys, we know that a serious fall or other property-related accident can disrupt every part of your life. Our experienced personal injury attorneys could answer your questions, keep you informed about your case, and help you focus on your recovery.
What Is a Premises Liability Claim?
Our Reno attorneys help people who have been injured because a property was not reasonably safe. These claims can arise in grocery stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, casinos, hotels, office buildings, parking lots, construction sites, private homes, and many other locations.
Premises liability cases often involve:
- Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents
- Inadequate property maintenance
- Broken stairs or handrails
- Uneven sidewalks or walkways
- Falling merchandise
- Inadequate lighting
- Negligent security
- Swimming pool accidents and dog bites
An injury on someone else’s property does not automatically mean the owner is responsible. The question is often whether the dangerous condition could have been prevented through reasonable inspection, maintenance, or repair.
What Should You Do After a Property Accident?
Do not assume you escaped injury simply because you are able to walk away from the accident. Certain conditions, including concussions, spinal injuries, and soft tissue injuries, may not become noticeable until the initial shock wears off.
If you are physically able, try to:
- Report the incident to the property owner or manager
- Ask that an incident report be completed
- Photograph the hazardous condition before it is repaired or cleaned up
- Photograph your injuries
- Obtain contact information for any witnesses
- Keep what you were wearing
- Save documentation related to your injury
Our lawyers in Reno could begin investigating before important evidence in your premises liability case disappears. Security camera footage may be overwritten within days, hazardous conditions may be repaired, and witnesses’ memories naturally fade over time.
Common Mistakes That Can Hurt a Premises Liability Claim
Many people make decisions after an accident that make their claims more difficult to prove, such as waiting too long to seek medical care. Insurance companies often argue that delays in treatment mean the injury was not serious or was caused by something else.
Assuming the property owner has preserved the evidence can also be detrimental to your claim. Surveillance footage, maintenance logs, cleaning schedules, inspection records, and incident reports may all become important in a premises liability claim, but they are not always retained indefinitely.
When speaking with insurance adjusters, be careful what you say. You may receive a call soon after the accident asking for a recorded statement or encouraging you to accept a quick settlement. Before making important decisions about your claim, consider speaking with a premises liability attorney from our Reno team who can explain your rights and help you evaluate your options.
Call Our Reno Attorneys About Your Premises Liability Claim
At Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys, when you call us, you speak with a real person. If you want to talk with a lawyer about your case, you will have the opportunity to do that. We believe communication matters. We stay in touch, answer your questions, and check in on both your case and your medical treatment throughout your claim.
If you have questions about an injury that occurred on someone else’s property, call a Reno premises liability lawyer at Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys for help today.
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