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Premises Liability

DC area personal injury lawyers pursue claims against negligent property owners

Accidents that are caused by defective or dangerous property, either inside or outside a building, are called premises liability accidents.  These accidents can take place at commercial buildings, at private residences, or on public property including parks, streets, or public transportation. 

When you have been hurt because of the negligence or recklessness of a property owner, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries from them if you can prove that the property owner or other responsible party failed to exercise reasonable care to prevent the injury.  You must show that certain conditions apply:

  • A duty was owed to you by the person who caused your injury
  • The responsible individual or business failed to carry out the duty they owed you
  • You were injured
  • Your injury was caused by their failure

We have helped numerous clients with serious personal injuries to establish these conditions and win significant awards of damages based on premises liability.  All these personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis.  You pay no legal fees unless and until we secure a monetary recovery for you.  Contact Karp Frosh for a free consultation on the particulars of your case.

The area of premises liability is broad and covers many cases

The firm has been engaged in litigating and resolving numerous premises liability cases. Any injury caused by the negligence of a landowner or homeowner comes under the subject of premises liability. See the types of premises liability cases listed below. For example, we have litigated cases where a homeowner has allowed a dog to run off leash and bite and maul victims. Our law firm has one of the leading appellate decisions in Maryland on this issue. A landowner using property which creates a nuisance or dangerous condition and causes an injury or death presents a premises liability case.

Types of premises liability

The most common premises liability cases are slip and fall accidents.  Unsafe conditions frequently lead to injuries on construction sites, too.  Premises include buildings and structures as well as the ground itself.  There are many dangerous conditions and events on premises that can cause injuries, including—

  • Building collapse
  • Dog bites
  • Elevator or escalator malfunctions
  • Explosions
  • Exposed wires resulting in electrocution
  • Fires
  • Lack of security resulting in assault or robbery
  • Objects falling off shelves or out windows
  • Slips and falls
  • Toxic substances exposure

If you have been seriously injured on a dangerous premises, contact our offices to discuss the conditions surrounding your injury and determine if you have a case.

Making justice a reality for our clients

Karp Frosh is committed to undertaking challenging cases, changing lives for the better, and making justice a reality for our clients.  To speak with one of our lawyers about your premises liability case, contact us online or call 800-229-7026.  For the convenience of our clients, we have offices in Washington, DC, Rockville, Baltimore, Bethesda, Frederick, and Alexandria.

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