Defendant Ignoring a Premises Liability Claim

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When we’re discussing premises liability claims, or what a lot of people refer to as slip and fall claims, a scenario that often arises is people shopping in some type of retail establishment or store or shop when heavy items fall. Recently, we were asked about a heavy item – a fire extinguisher – that fell on someone’s foot and caused severe damage. It happened through no fault of the person who was injured, and the question is, “Is there a potential claim for that? Should I be compensated? What do you do when you reach out to the facility or store and their claims department or insurance just ignores the complaint or claim?” In that situation, people are often left with no choice but to reach out for legal representation. The fact of the matter, under the law, is if you have been injured as a result of someone else’s wrongful conduct, you are entitled under the law to be compensated for that. They have an obligation to make it right. The innocent person should not have to suffer as a result of the wrongdoer’s act. The party that is responsible for that injury, under the law, has to step up and make it right and cover the consequences of it. Premises liability claims are unique. They’re different from a car wreck or a medical malpractice claim, so having representation who understands the nuances of premises liability law in the location where this happened or where the claim is being brought is very important. The basic tenets are the same with premises case, that type of injury, as they are with any other injury claim. The wrongdoer must and should be held responsible. If you’re not getting a response out of the responsible party or their insurance carrier or claims department, then you should seek legal counsel and let them handle it. You should not even be dealing with the claims department or insurance adjuster on your own. There’s such a disadvantage to the victim and injured person in that situation that you really do need legal representation if you believe there’s a claim involved. We’re here at Brad Morris Law Firm, PLLC, available to answer questions. We have experience in premises liability claims, and our goal is to just help point people in the right direction, try to answer your questions and, when possible, get you the help that you need. If you believe we can help you on a premises liability claim, reach out to us through our website or our phone number. We will do our best to get you going in the right direction.