Most of us go about our day without thinking about the potential accidents that may happen due to another party’s negligence. If you were injured on another person’s property and you believe it is their fault, you should read more about how you can receive the compensation you deserve.
What are the duties of property owners in Washington, D.C.?
Owning a property is a huge responsibility, especially if you are the owner of public property. If you are a property owner, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations so that you may not be held responsible for negligence in the case of an injury on your property. Here is a list of your responsibilities:
- Make repairs as needed. If there are broken railings, loose floorboards, broken elevators or other structures in disrepair, you must fix them immediately.
- You must warn people of unsafe conditions. If a property owner fails to post signs warning others of a potential hazard, such as a wet floor, there is a good chance he or she will be held accountable for the injured party.
- Take reasonable action to ensure your property is safe. If you have a dog, you should install a fence around your yard. If you have an above-ground pool, to prevent small children from drowning, make sure you remove the ladder every time the pool is not in use.
- Provide adequate security measures. This means that if you live in an area where crime is a high probability, it would be wise to set up cameras, or other forms of legal surveillance.
How do you receive compensation if you were injured on someone else’s property?
If you were injured on another’s property, you must be able to prove that the injuries you sustained were due to the other party’s negligence. If the offending party did not take the precautions listed above and you were thereby injured, it is important that you see an experienced attorney right away to receive the compensation you deserve.
How do you prove that another party was negligent?
In order to prove negligence, you must have enough evidence to satisfy the burden of proof. Therefore, the best thing you can do after sustaining your injury is to take pictures or video of the incident and the hazardous area in which it occurred. By providing photographic evidence, you may drastically increase your chances of winning the case.
Contact our Washington, D.C. firm
If you have been injured on someone else’s property and you believe they are responsible, get in touch with an attorney who would be glad to represent you immediately. The injuries you have sustained may be serious, and there is a good chance you are entitled to economic and/or non-economic compensation.
The experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys at Trombly & Singer, PLLC are prepared to represent clients facing legal matters after being injured due to another person’s negligence. If you require strong legal representation in Washington D.C. or Maryland, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.
