Slip & Fall/Premises

New Haven, Connecticut Premises Liability Attorneys

Property owners, businesses, and retailers are liable for injuries that occur as a result of hazards and dangers on their premises. At the New Haven law office of Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz, our premises liability attorneys collect evidence, interview witnesses, and investigate the cause of serious injuries involving slips and falls, trip-and fall injuries, negligent security, and defective and dangerous property conditions. In the state of Connecticut, businesses and retailers are now also liable for injuries to persons who are injured as a result of the normal course of the business or retailer's activities. Consequently, injured employees, delivery personnel, contractors, or vendors may be eligible to seek compensation in addition to workers’ compensation benefits for injuries suffered while on the job.

If you’ve suffered a serious injury due to hazards and dangers in the physical environment of a store, place of business, parking garage, or public space, contact the premises liability lawyers at Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Premises Liability — Dangerous Conditions that Injure

The law office of Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz represents clients in regard to the following kinds of property hazards and dangers that result in injuries:

• Poorly lit stairwells
• Slippery floors
• Falling debris
• Exposed electrical wires
• Icy sidewalks
• Lack of security in parking lots, garages, and other buildings
• Locked fire escapes
• Defective elevators
• Malfunctioning escalators
• Damaged pavement and potholes
• Collapse of deck or floor
• Worn stairs
• Missing handrails
• Tripping hazards

Personal Security — Liability Issues

While most people think being a crime victim is simply a matter of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, businesses and retailers can be held liable for injuries that occur as a result of physical attacks, muggings, and sexual assault on their premises. Since retailers and businesses owe a duty of care to patrons, failure to address foreseeable security concerns can create liability. For example, retailers who sell expensive televisions, stereo equipment, or cameras must realize people leaving their store with newly purchased items are a prime target for thieves. Likewise, a parking garage provides ample opportunity for criminals to hide and attack patrons. Failure to provide security cameras or guards in a garage or parking lot when the threat of crime is a real possibility or reality can leave businesses and stores legally liable for personal injuries that result from physical attacks by criminals.

Don’t Assume That You Don’t have a Case — Consult an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

Property owners are unlikely to volunteer to pay for your medical bills and lost wages. Even if you believe you are partially responsible for your accident, the law may find fault primarily with the property owner. To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact the premises liability attorneys at the law office of Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz today.