{"id":68,"date":"2017-05-08T19:55:44","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T19:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gustafsonlawkc.com\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2017-06-19T20:59:18","modified_gmt":"2017-06-19T20:59:18","slug":"premises-liability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gustafsonlawkc.com\/practice-areas\/premises-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Premises Liability"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are \u201cPremises Liability\u201d Claims?<\/h2>\n

The phrase \u201cpremises liability\u201d encompasses a wide variety of situations where people get injured due to a\u00a0dangerous condition<\/em>\u00a0on someone else\u2019s property.\u00a0 The \u201cdangerous condition\u201d can take a variety of different forms.\u00a0\u00a0 Here are just a few examples:<\/p>\n

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  • Trip and fall on stairs or steps that are not built to code or are otherwise unsafe.<\/li>\n
  • Slip and fall on ice — or a slip and fall due to a liquid spill.<\/li>\n
  • Trip and fall caused by faulty carpet or flooring.<\/li>\n
  • Amusement park injuries.<\/li>\n
  • Dog bites or other injuries caused by animals can involve a \u201cdangerous condition.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Swimming pool accidents.<\/li>\n
  • Assaults at businesses with inadequate security.<\/li>\n
  • Injuries due to faulty construction or other unsafe building conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Play it Safe<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019ve been injured on someone else\u2019s property, but don\u2019t know whether you might have a claim for damages,\u00a0play it safe<\/em>\u00a0— call\u00a0Craig\u00a0Gustafson\u00a0and get a free case evaluation, 816-960-7121.\u00a0 You will get prompt and personal attention from an experienced attorney who will talk with you about how you (or a family member or loved one) were injured, whether you have a viable claim, what damages you can recover, and what steps need to be taken now to protect your rights.<\/p>\n

    Practical Advice to Protect Your Rights<\/h2>\n

    After a personal injury has occurred, these should be your priorities:<\/p>\n

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    1. Promptly get the medical attention you need to address your injuries. Don’t put it off until tomorrow.<\/li>\n
    2. Take photos of the condition which led to the injury \u2013 this is\u00a0especially important<\/em>\u00a0in situations where the dangerous condition is temporary, such as a liquid spill or a snow\/ice condition.<\/li>\n
    3. Take photos of your wounds and injuries caused by the accident \u2013 and continue taking photos to document the progression of your injuries.<\/li>\n
    4. Promptly\u00a0engage a personal injury attorney who will enthusiastically represent and protect your interests.\u00a0 If the injury happened at a place of business, it is possible that the accident was captured on surveillance video.\u00a0 If so, it is critical to immediately hire an experienced attorney who can take the necessary steps to make sure that the video is preserved and not destroyed in the normal course of business \u2013 this can make a\u00a0HUGE\u00a0<\/em>difference in the success of your personal injury claim.<\/li>\n
    5. It is not in your best interests to give an oral or written statement to the insurance company about the circumstances of the accident.\u00a0 The insurance adjuster may pretend to be your friend and may suggest that he\/she just wants to help,\u00a0but be aware<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 the insurance adjuster is not in your corner<\/strong> and is not interested in protecting your rights.\u00a0 You have no obligation to give a statement to the insurance company.\u00a0 Your best course is to hire\u00a0Gustafson<\/span>\u00a0Law and let\u00a0Craig<\/span>\u00a0protect your legal interests, and then you can focus on recovering from your injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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