Worcester Injury Lawyers Hold Negligent Property Owners Accountable in Premises Liability Cases 

Proven Massachusetts law firm provides strong support for injury victims 

If you’ve been injured at someone else’s commercial or residential property due to unsafe conditions, you may be able to obtain compensation through a premises liability claim. At Feinberg & Alban P.C., our highly regarded attorneys have extensive experience helping individuals collect damages for injuries caused by the negligence of property owners and managers. Our firm with its downtown Worcester office and offices through the Commonwealth serves residents of Worcester and the entire Central Massachusetts area.  

Responsibilities of property owners 

Owners of commercial and residential properties are responsible for providing reasonably safe conditions for visitors. Specific elements of this duty of care can include properly maintaining the property, inspecting regularly for problems and fixing, or warning of, potential hazards that are found. If a property owner or manager fails to satisfy their legal responsibility and someone is hurt as a result, that owner or manager may be held accountable through an insurance claim or lawsuit. Our firm has helped to establish law in this field. We were recently successful by a 3-0 vote in the Massachusetts Appeals Court in the case of Arruda v. Newport Construction Corporation (2023) No. 22-P-716. Our contention was that the location, origin and size of a defective fall hazard was to be considered in evaluating negligence. The Appeals Court agreed and shortly thereafter we very successfully resolved the case. 

Premises liability law is complex. Receiving the payment you deserve could depend on hiring an astute attorney who has experience winning these cases. Our Worcester injury attorneys will examine the facts surrounding your case and advise you of what type of recovery you can expect. 

Accidents and injuries in premises liability cases

Every premises liability case is different. The types of injuries that are claimed in these cases vary based on the specific accident or incident. Common injuries that give rise to premises liability claims include the following:  

• Traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage from falls or falling objects at construction sites. If proper safety precautions are not taken, property owners may be held responsible for injuries. 
• Bone fractures and head and neck damage from slip and fall accidents in stores or other businesses. People might slip or trip and fall due to wet floors, clutter in walkways or potholes in parking lots. 

• Bites and injuries from dog attacks. Generally, dog owners can be held liable if their animal bites someone as long as the dog was not being provoked.  

These are a sampling of types of accidents and injuries. However your injury occurred on another party’s property, we will investigate to determine if actionable negligence exists.  

Legal process for premises liability claims

Before we file a premises liability claim on your behalf, we will evaluate all the facts to assess if you are entitled to compensation. If the property owner has violated their duty of care to you, we will gather evidence to help prove their negligence and liability. This will include reviewing the accident scene, speaking to eyewitnesses and potentially engaging the assistance of expert witnesses. Our attorneys will seek to negotiate a settlement with the property owner’s insurance company. While many premises liability cases are resolved through settlement agreements, if the insurer and property owner do not make a fair offer that adequately addresses your current and future medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering, we can take your case to court. 

Contact a Worcester premises liability attorney for a free case evaluation

When you have been injured at a commercial or residential property owned by someone else, the attorneys at Feinberg & Alban P.C., in Worcester, Massachusetts, can represent you in a premises liability claim seeking compensation for your damages. Call us at 617-232-5950 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney.