Bentonville Premises Liability Lawyer

When you’ve been in an accident on someone else’s property that could have been prevented by a property or business owner, that party is responsible for what happened to you.

Premises Liability Lawyers

Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common incidents that occur on someone else’s property. These accidents can lead to very serious or fatal injuries. If a person falls on the sidewalk or someone else’s property, and it was the property owner’s fault, then they could use the help of a Bentonville premises liability lawyer. At McMath Woods, we’re here to help you recover your financial losses so that you can focus on recovering physically and emotionally. We won’t let you settle for less than you deserve.

Duty of Property Owners Under Arkansas Law

In general, a property owner has a duty to visitors on their property so that they are safe from obstructions or dangerous surfaces. Property owners include homeowners, business property owners, and construction site owners. These owners owe a duty of care to their visitors under Arkansas law. Here are the elements that an attorney will fight to prove when you’ve been injured on that property by the owner breaking that duty of care:

A duty of care existed between the property owner and you as a visitor
That duty was breached (violated) through the owner’s negligence
The negligence that caused the breach directly caused injuries
Those injuries led to damages

It’s important to note that the property owner’s negligence must have caused the breach. The person on the property must be classified as a visitor. To be classified as a visitor, the individual must be either a licensee or an invitee. If a trespasser comes on the property and is injured, then the property owner is not responsible for those injuries. A trespasser enters the property without the permission or invitation of the owner. Licensees and invitees are both invited and allowed to be on the property, which is why a property owner owes them a duty of care but does not owe it to a trespasser. A Bentonville premises liability lawyer can help you determine if an owner’s negligence caused your injuries, whether they owed you a duty of care, and if you were an invitee to their property. Your attorney will answer your questions and ensure they’re building you the strongest claim possible.

Common Premises Liability Accidents

You could suffer injuries and subsequent damages when you are legally allowed on someone else’s property and encounter an obstacle leading to an accident. Your Bentonville premises liability lawyer will be able to help you determine what happened so you can prove fault and damages.
Our expert attorneys see premises liability accidents all the time and have experience dealing with these scenarios:

Slip and fall

Falls are more dangerous than you think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five falls causes a serious injury like a broken bone or a head injury. If a surface is slippery, stairs aren’t safe, or any other obstruction on the premises is in a person’s path, they could slip and fall and get injured.

Construction sites

While many accidents at construction sites are considered work accidents, some can also fall under premises liability. A construction site has many uneven surfaces, dangerous equipment, and other hazardous conditions. When an individual enters the site, they could easily have an accident and sustain serious injuries.

Amusement parks

Even though amusement parks and water parks can be fun for families, they can also be dangerous and cause serious injuries when parts malfunction or safety protocols aren’t in place. Roller coasters, water slides, and other fixtures at amusement parks can be unsafe for certain visitors. When the park doesn’t issue safety warnings or monitor the safety of its park, then visitors can suffer from severe injuries or even death.

Animal bites

Certain animals are more dangerous than others. Wild animals are more harmful than dogs, but dog bites fall under animal bites. When dogs aren’t properly trained or socialized, they can bite visitors on their property.

Drowning

When someone owns a pool or water feature, they are responsible for ensuring the people on their property are using it safely. Many water-related accidents can lead to drowning, so it’s essential to watch over everyone in the pool.

Burns

Hot surfaces on a property can cause burns for visitors if they’re not alerted about the hot surface.

Explosions

If a property owner isn’t diligent about having their property inspected and kept safe, then they could be at risk of an explosion, especially if they have gas on the premises. These can cause serious injuries or loss of life.

If what you experienced isn’t listed above, don’t worry—you still might have a premises liability claim. A Bentonville premises liability attorney can help you determine what steps to take next.

Our Bentonville Premises Liability Lawyer Will Represent You

You should always be safe on a property where you are welcome. When a property owner in Arkansas is negligent and ignores their duty of care, you could sustain serious injuries on their premises. That’s where we can help you.

At McMath Woods, our Bentonville premises liability attorney is here to defend your rights and get you justice. We’ll investigate what happened to determine who was at fault and what compensation you’re owed. Contact our office today so that we can get started.