Manchester Premises Liability Lawyers
Holding property owners in Connecticut accountable when they fail to prioritize your safety
When you visit someone else’s property, you don’t expect an injury to be part of the hospitality. You never quite know what you could be walking into, whether it’s a public building, a retail store, a hotel, a restaurant, or even a friend’s home. If you are hurt because the property owner didn’t conduct proper inspections, make timely repairs, or warn you of dangers, Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC has the experience and resources to hold the owners accountable.
Accountability includes compensation for lost income, medical bills, and suffering, both physical and emotional. If a property owner fails to protect you, our Manchester premises liability attorneys are ready to fight for your future.
How can we help?
- Who can file a premises liability accident claim in Manchester?
- What types of premises liability accidents do you handle in Manchester?
- What types of injuries do accidents on the premises of others cause?
- Who is liable for premises liability accidents?
- What steps should property owners take to prevent accidents?
- How much is my premises liability accident claim worth in Manchester?
- Manchester resources for premises liability victims
- Do you have a Manchester premises liability accident lawyer near me?
Who can file a premises liability accident claim in Manchester?
If someone owns property, he or she owes a duty of care that depends on the victim’s reason for being on the property. Invitees, licensees, and trespassers all have rights under Connecticut law. Our Manchester personal injury lawyers file claims for the following types of visitors:
- An invitee. Someone who enters a property to benefit the owner (such as buying merchandise), or for the mutual benefit of the owner and invitee (such as to attend a community event), is owed the highest duty of care by the property owner. The owner must inspect and safeguard the premises and post a proper warning if there are dangers.
- A licensee. Someone who has permission to be on the premises (but isn’t there to benefit the owner) is also owed a duty of care if the owner has knowledge of dangerous conditions and fails to protect the visitor.
- A trespasser. Owners generally have no duty to protect trespassers from harm, with several exceptions:
- Owners can’t intentionally or recklessly harm trespassers, such as by setting traps to harm or deter a trespasser.
- Owners may owe a higher duty of care to trespassing children. When an owner knows or should know that a condition on the property poses an unreasonable risk of serious harm to children who may not appreciate the danger, the owner must take reasonable steps to reduce that risk, such as preventing access or providing appropriate warnings.
If the property owner breaches their duty of care and the breach causes harm, speak with one of our experienced Manchester premises liability attorneys for an assessment of your case.
What types of premises liability accidents do you handle in Manchester?
There are numerous ways someone can become injured when visiting someone else’s property. Some of the types of accidents our Manchester premises liability lawyers handle include the following:
- Slip and falls or trip and fallsdue to spills, mopped surfaces, broken tiles, torn carpets, negligent ice removal, uneven surfaces, and unexpected obstacles in walking paths (such as merchandise on the floor or loose cables).
- Falling objectssuch as products on shelves, construction debris, and unsecured ladders.
- Toxic exposure, including mold, natural gas leaks, and the use of chemical products without proper ventilation.
- Negligent safety precautions due to lax security, that foreseeably results in sexual assault, theft, or other crimes.
- Swimming pool accidentswhere deadly falls or drownings occur.
What types of injuries do accidents on the premises of others cause?
It’s best to seek medical care if you suffer any type of accident or assault while on someone else’s property. Early care by an ER center or a family doctor/primary care provider can help your recovery and help confirm the seriousness of your injuries.
Common injuries from dangerous properties include:
- Bone fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Spinal cord injuries, such as paralysis
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Contusions
- Nerve, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
- Lacerations
- Dislocated joints
In some cases, a dangerous property could lead to the wrongful death of your loved one.
If you have been seriously injured, notify the owner, a supervisor, or a manager, but don’t discuss fault with the owner. Seek medical attention immediately and file a police report if the circumstances, such as an assault, dictate filing a report. If you have started an insurance claim, don’t provide any further information. Our lawyers can speak for you and provide any information the insurance company has a right to see or hear.
Who is liable for premises liability accidents?
Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC understands the liabilities and responsibilities involved in premises liability claims. We can file personal injury and wrongful death claims against the following when they’re responsible:
- The property owners
- Parent companies and subsidiaries
- Tenants
- Inspection and maintenance companies
- Repair companies
What steps should property owners take to prevent accidents?
Property owners can protect visitors by taking the following steps:
- Conducting routine inspections for dangerous conditions or hiring a company to perform these inspections
- Repairing any dangerous conditions promptly
- Warning anyone who might access the property about known dangers
- Hiring security guards
- Installing photo and video cameras
- Removing snow and ice quickly
- Restricting access to legitimate users
- Other precautions, depending on the type of business
How much is my premises liability accident claim worth in Manchester?
At Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC, our job is to secure the greatest compensation possible for your premises liability claim based on your injuries, recovery, and everything that you experience in between. At a minimum, your life has been disrupted while healing from the pain and damage inflicted due to the negligence of a property owner. We can work hard to pursue compensation for your damages:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future loss of income, including loss of benefits and permanent disability compensation
- Physical pain
- Emotional suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of function of a body part, such as an arm or leg
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Punitive damages, generally limited to the plaintiff’s litigation expenses, unless a statute provides otherwise
In Connecticut, wrongful death damages are recovered by the decedent’s estate and may include funeral and burial expenses and the decedent’s losses. A surviving spouse may separately pursue a loss of consortium claim.
Manchester resources for premises liability victims
Below are some helpful resources to contact if you have become the victim of a premises liability injury:
| ● Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services |
Do you have a Manchester premises liability accident lawyer near me?
Yes. Our lawyers discuss claims with new clients at our office, located at 989 Main Street in Manchester, Connecticut. We’re located right off I-84 and I-384 in Manchester, but we can meet you at your home or a healthcare facility if your health prevents you from traveling. Our attorneys also discuss cases by phone and through FaceTime and other online video platforms.
We can guide you through each step of the claims process.
Speak with Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC now
Our Manchester premises liability lawyers have helped many accident victims like you obtain strong recoveries. We work to protect the citizens and visitors of Manchester & Hartford. To schedule your free no-obligation consultation, contact us to arrange a consultation through our contact form today. Our lawyers represent accident and assault victims on a contingency fee basis.