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Practice Areas Premises Liability Premises Liability Case Results
Case | Attorneys | Results |
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$600,000 Recovery in Improper Crosswalk Design Case | Emily Chimenti, W. Kent Winingham |
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Settlement for Woman Shot in the Eye at a Car Care Facility | Jon Noyes, Bill Winingham |
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Elderly Woman Injured by Unrestrained Dog at Hotel | Emily Chimenti, Bill Winingham |
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Vacation Gone Wrong: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Gatlinburg | Chris Stevenson, W. Kent Winingham |
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Fall on Homeowner’s Icy Walkway | W. Kent Winingham | View Settlement |
Icy Conditions at Shopping Center Result in Woman’s Injury | Bill Winingham, Jon Noyes |
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Dog Bite to Face of Young Boy | Bill Winingham | View Settlement |
Maintenance Issues Result in Mold Nightmare for Family | Jon Noyes | View Settlement |
Physician Injured on Icy Sidewalk | Bill Winingham | View Settlement |
School At Fault for Uneven Pavement Causing Fall | Bill Winingham, W. Kent Winingham |
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Woman Attacked by Dog While on a Walk | Bill Winingham | View Settlement |
$602,000 Verdict Against Nursing Home | Bruce Kehoe, W. Kent Winingham |
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Speedway Flying Wheel Kills Spectator | - | View Settlement |
Unexploded Fireworks Shell Injures Spectator | - | View Settlement |
Steel Cable Trap Injures Child | - | View Settlement |
A premises liability case is a type of personal injury case. “Premises” refers to the property where a visitor or tenant has been injured, while “liability” is the misconduct or negligence of the property’s owner.
While most of these cases settle before going to trial, it’s important to have a personal injury lawyer on your side who will take your case to court if that’s what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Wilson Kehoe Winingham has decades of experience representing personal injury victims across Indiana in premises liability cases.
The strength of evidence demonstrating the property owner’s negligence is crucial to your claim. If you have proof that an owner knew of a dangerous condition, failed to maintain the property to an acceptable standard, or failed to warn visitors of hazards, you are in a strong position to command a higher settlement.
The settlement amount will also depend on:
In a premises liability case, fault typically rests with the property owner or occupier. However, the specific at-fault party can vary depending on the circumstances of the incident. Tenants, maintenance providers, property management companies, and other third parties can all be named in these types of suits.
Potential at-fault parties include:
It’s important to consult with a legal professional experienced in premises liability law to evaluate the specifics of your case. Hiring a premises liability attorney ensures that your case moves forward before the statute of limitations expires and that you are not taken advantage of by property owners.
Determining who is at fault—and the extent of their negligent actions—can be a complicated process. We need to examine the property owner’s duty of care, the foreseeability of the hazard, the injured party’s actions, and whether reasonable steps were taken to address or warn of the danger. Multiple defendants are often involved in a premises liability case, making the proceedings more complex.
Defendants may try to argue that you were trespassing, being reckless, or ignoring obvious warnings when the injury occurred. However, property owners retain their duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent foreseeable harm, even to trespassers in some situations.
Finally, many defendants attempt to shift blame onto the victim to reduce the amount they must pay out. If the defendant can show that you’re more than 50% liable for your injury, you will receive nothing at all. You need an attorney who can prove that your own actions were not to blame for the accident to get maximum compensation for your suffering.
The aftermath of an accident on someone else’s property can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to heal from your injuries. Hiring an attorney can provide peace of mind, ensuring you have a dedicated legal advocate fighting for the compensation you deserve while you focus on your recovery.
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions or negligence, contact the experienced attorneys of Wilson Kehoe Winingham. We stand ready to explain your options and fight for the settlement you and your family deserve.
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