Mt. Juliet Premises Liability Attorney

Building code violations and a lack of care on the part of property owners cause a myriad of accidents each year. Some end in catastrophic injuries and even death. If you or a loved one have been in such an accident, call an Mt. Juliet Premises Liability Attorney to secure the financial settlement to which you are entitled.

Why Choose Us for a Premises Liability Claim?

• Christopher Eads left his job as a Nashville insurance defense attorney so he could put his skills to work and uses the resources and expertise he has gained in his former career to advocate for his clients and ensure they receive the maximum settlements for their injuries.
• Communication alleviates much of the stress that comes with an insurance claim. When our clients struggle financially, we know they are under pressure. We strive to relieve their stress by staying in contact from consultation to resolution. We are here for you and are available to answer all of your questions.
• Our successful track record speaks volumes about our firm. We resolved over 75 cases in our first business year. We are proud to share that our personal injury and employment cases have a successful resolution of 100%. We negotiate settlement packages that our clients are happy to accept.

Common Causes of Mt. Juliet Premises Liability Accidents

A premises liability claim may be in order when injuries are sustained because of building code violations or the owner’s negligence. Among the many injuries one could undergo, here are some of the more common examples:

• Slip and fall accidents are alarmingly common.
• Fires and explosions can cause fatalities, disfigurements, burns, and other severe injuries.
• Lack of proper lighting can contribute to accidents caused by poor visibility.
• Snow and ice accidents can lead to broken bones, back and neck injuries, and contusions.
• Broken railing and stairway accidents can contribute to dangerous falls.
• Broken and uneven ground contribute to premises liability accidents regularly.
• Building code violations often cause injuries.
• Swimming pool accidents like falls and even drownings are possible.

The list of possible routes to injury is long. Our clients exercise the correct amount of caution, and often their accidents occur because of a lack of duty of care from property owners.

Were you Visiting Lawfully?

In Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the injured person must be a lawful visitor to have a premises liability claim. Trespassers are on the property illegally, so no matter how severe the injury is or how they sustained it, they have no case.

Since trespassers are on the property illegally, the property owner does not owe them a duty of care. Lawful visitors are owed a duty of care; if injured, they may pursue a claim. Here are some examples of legal visitors.

• Invited guests
• Service people
• Customers
• Invitees
• Clients

Some people might be on a property legally without the property owner’s knowledge. These could be a meter reader or someone checking gas or water lines.

Damages in a Premise Liability Case

If you were injured and are involved in a premises liability case, you may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages. Some examples of economic damages are:

• Emergency room visit bills
• Ambulance fees
• Bills for medical treatments
• Physical therapy
• Prescription medications
• Travel expenses
• Occupational therapy
• Lost wages
• Medical equipment

Non-economic damages include things like:

• Pain and suffering
• Anxiety and mental anguish
• Emotional Distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

These lists are far from exhaustive. Damages add up quickly and can overwhelm the victim and their loved ones. A premise liability attorney can negotiate with insurance companies so that the financial burden your injury has caused is a thing of the past.

What is Shared Fault?

Tennessee is a shared fault state. There is a modified comparative negligence rule in place. According to this rule, the plaintiff can be assigned some fault in an accident. The percentage of blame assigned to the plaintiff will determine how much they will be entitled to in a settlement claim.

If the plaintiff is considered 5% at fault and the damages came to a total of $100,000, then the property owner’s insurance would be responsible for the remaining $95,000. If the plaintiff was found 50% or more accountable because of irresponsible actions on their part, then they are not entitled to compensation.

Contact a Mt. Juliet Premises Liability Attorney Today

If you or a loved one has sustained an injury on someone else’s property due to their negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact us to set up a consultation. We are ready to work for you.