[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"WHAT IS PREMISES LIABILITY? Answer","text":"Premises liability laws cover injuries that happen on someone else\u2019s property and are caused by some kind of unsafe condition. The injured party can typically file for compensation if the property owner, manager, or another responsible party was negligent and failed to prevent or correct the danger. Premises liability covers injuries at all types of locations, including stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, offices, public buildings, hotels, stadiums, job sites, retirement homes, and private residences.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/premises-liability-lawyers\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"If you\u2019ve been injured and think the property owner was to blame, it\u2019s vital to hire a skilled Kentucky premises liability attorney as soon as possible. These types of cases can be hard to prove without someone on your side who is well-versed in premises liability law and knows how to fight and win in the court system.  At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, our attorneys manage every aspect of your personal injury claim so you can focus on your health.","name":"HOW CAN A KENTUCKY PREMISES LIABILITY LAWYER HELP? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/premises-liability-lawyers\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"HOW CAN COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE AFFECT YOUR CLAIM? Answer","text":"Insurance companies will do everything they can to avoid paying claims or reduce the amount they owe you. Because of this, it\u2019s important that you refuse to talk to the other party\u2019s insurance company until you\u2019ve consulted a lawyer.  The insurance representative might try to talk you into a low settlement or trick you into saying something they can use against you to show you were at least partially at fault. This is especially scary because of Kentucky\u2019s \u201ccomparative negligence\u201d rule.  Comparative negligence means that any amount you are awarded could be reduced if you\u2019re found to be partially at fault for the accident. Courts will decide how much each party was at fault and will assign damages based on that percentage.  For example, if the court determines that your damages were $10,000, but you were 25% at fault, then your award will be reduced by $2,500.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/premises-liability-lawyers\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Unfortunately, you can\u2019t automatically assume that a property owner or manager owes you money for your injuries. To win a premises liability lawsuit, you must prove that some dangerous condition on the property directly caused you harm, and that the person or business you\u2019re accusing was liable for the incident.  If you were hurt on someone else\u2019s property, you should definitely speak with an attorney about your legal rights. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we will meet with you personally in a free consultation to go over the details of your situation and discuss what to do next.  To win a premises liability claim, our team will need to prove a number of elements:  You were allowed to be there: You must be able to show that you were an authorized invitee or licensee on the property. If you were trespassing, it is unlikely that you can file a premises liability lawsuit, except in certain limited circumstances. For example, if the property owner purposely created a dangerous condition to do you harm or created an \u201cattractive nuisance\u201d that could endanger children, they might be liable for injuries to trespassers. You were injured: You must prove that some hazard on the property directly caused your injuries. Injuries in premises liability claims might include broken bones, abrasions, concussions or other traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, or fatal injuries. Your injury couldn\u2019t have been reasonably avoided: The dangerous condition on the property could not have been so obvious that you should have been able to avoid it. If you somehow contributed to the accident \u2013 for example, if you were drunk or talking on your phone and missed a warning sign \u2013 you might be deemed at least partially responsible. Another party was negligent: You must have convincing evidence to show the person or business was negligent. This could mean that the property owner or manager knew about the danger but didn\u2019t properly act to address the hazard. Or they should have known about the dangerous condition and didn\u2019t try to resolve it. In some cases, parties besides the property owner or manager might be at least partially liable. For example, a property owner might lease part of the space or a store manager might hire a contractor to clear sidewalks. Then, these other parties might be held liable if they contributed to your injuries.","name":"DO I HAVE A PREMISES LIABILITY CASE? 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