Premises liability is the field of law dealing with injuries and fatalities that occur on "someone else's" property (i.e., the premises of a public or private place not owned by the person who was hurt or killed). Every year, many thousands of people are injured or die at locations such as:

• Private residences (for example, a neighbor's, a friend's, an acquaintance's or the home of another person)
• Retail stores and shopping malls
• Near construction sites
• Restaurants, bars, nightclubs
• Supermarkets
• Hotels and motels
• Parking lots, parking garages and ramps
• Sports arenas and stadiums
• Amusement parks

Gacovino, Lake & Associates' Premises Liability Attorneys

The premises liability attorneys at Gacovino, Lake & Associates provide very knowledgeable legal counsel and representation to individuals and families who have been harmed in a premises liability case. We have obtained many multimillion-dollar settlements and court awards for those who have been hurt in premises liability scenarios such as:

• Dog bites and other serious animal attacks
• Slip and fall injuries—e.g., on an icy sidewalk, slippery floor, broken staircase
• A collapsing balcony, floor, ceiling, etc.
• Fires, explosions
• A sexual assault or rape on the property, due to inadequate security
• Falling objects or equipment malfunction (e.g., at a construction site, or in a retail store)
• A malfunctioning amusement park ride

A Legal Remedy for Premises Liability Injuries

Whether the location of an injury or fatality is owned privately, by a corporation, or by a government entity, the owner(s) of the property have a legal duty to keep the property safe and in good condition so that individuals such as the following aren't injured:

• Visitors
• Utility company personnel
• Repair company staff
• The general public

Compensation for Losses

Even if a person shares some of the responsibility for his or her injury or fatality, a legal remedy that includes financial compensation for losses may be appropriate and obtainable from the property's owner or other parties. At Gacovino, Lake & Associates, our premises liability lawyers have a great deal of experience as litigators and negotiators. We know every possible strategy for protecting the rights of the injured and will fight zealously to ensure you receive compensation for losses such as:

• Lost work time and income
• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation costs
• Emotional suffering
• Funeral and burial bills

Schedule a Premises Liability Consultation

If an injury or fatality on someone else's property has impacted you, contact Gacovino, Lake & Associates to arrange a private, no-cost consultation. We look forward to helping you.

• Accidents in Retail Stores
• Slip and Fall Accidents

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