Every day, millions of people enter retail stores to shop for groceries, go to restaurants, and stay in hotels. When you visit one of these businesses, you most likely do not expect it to be dangerous. Still, injuries in businesses are more common than you may realize. If you incurred an injury on business premises, it’s important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney in Connecticut who understands premises liability and can protect your rights.
Frequent Causes of Injury
When you enter a business, you are owed a duty of care. Although business owners and managers are usually aware of their responsibility to keep their patrons safe, accidents still happen. Common causes of injuries on business premises include:
- Slip and falls – Slip and falls most often result from wet or slippery floors, trip hazards like unsecured rugs or cords, and ice or snow in parking lots and on sidewalks. Although a slip and fall can seem comical, the effects can be anything but funny. Many times a slip and fall causes a serious injury, especially for people who are elderly and may be more susceptible to injuries like a broken hip or a concussion. Recovering from such injuries often takes longer than one would imagine, and the long-term effects can be disabling.
- Burns from food or equipment – Although most people expect hot food and beverages to be served hot, sometime spills or other surprises cause burns. Burns can be extremely painful and cause permanent scarring.
- Injuries from broken stairs or defective railings – Falls that result when a stair or railing gives way are actually some of the most common premises liability accidents in hotels and other multi-story buildings such as shopping malls. Exterior stairs and railings exposed to the weather are susceptible to corrosion and weakening over time and become likely to break under someone’s weight. Injuries involving defective patio railings above the ground floor can be particularly severe and often fatal.
The Benefits of Working With a Lawyer
When you've been injured, the medical bills pile up quickly and you may not be able to work. Lost wages only add to the stress and financial hardship you're facing. If you’ve been injured on business premises, the business typically has a commercial insurance carrier with a team of lawyers fighting to minimize payouts to injured victims. You should have a skilled premises liability attorney on your side who will aggressively advocate for you and help you recover just compensation for your injuries.
Contact an Experienced Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been hurt at a business, the process of opening a claim can be complicated. Hiring the right attorney allows you to focus on healing from your injuries, while your attorney handles negotiations with the insurer and the legal battle for fair compensation. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Leighton, Katz & Drapeau have been serving Connecticut for many years and are here to help you during this challenging time. We will work to aggressively protect your rights while you focus on your recovery. Call us today at 860-875-7000 to schedule a free consultation to discuss the details of your case. You can also contact us online.
