FAQs About Premises Liability Accidents
What is premises liability?
Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners and occupiers responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause someone to get hurt.
Both private and commercial property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe and to take reasonable steps to prevent visitors from being injured. This is a legal concept known as premises liability. But it is rare for property owners to admit negligence when there’s an accident that leaves someone hurt. Premises liability lawyer Al Lasso knows how to prove negligence and hold property owners accountable.
Types of premises liability accidents include:
A premises liability accident can occur in:
- Casinos
- Big-box stores
- Supermarkets
- Restaurants
- Parking lots
- Private homes
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What types of property owners can be held liable?
In a premises liability case, responsibility is not limited to one “owner” on paper. Liability (meaning who’s responsible for paying for the accident) can fall on any person or company that controls, maintains, or benefits from the property where you were hurt. This often includes homeowners, landlords, commercial business owners, tenants who occupy and control the space, and property management companies that handle day‑to‑day maintenance and safety.
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs), security companies, and even maintenance contractors may share responsibility if their negligence contributed to the dangerous condition. Government entities that own parks, sidewalks, or public buildings can also be held accountable, but special notice and timing rules may apply.
The key question is whether that party had a duty to keep the area reasonably safe, knew or should have known about the hazard, and failed to fix it or warn you before you were injured. Attorney Al Lasso can sort out which parties should be named in your claim.
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What do I have to prove in a premises liability case?
To succeed in a premises liability case, you must prove several core elements of negligence:
- First, there must have been a dangerous condition on the property, such as a spill, broken step, inadequate lighting, or lack of security.
- Second, you must show that the owner or person in control of the property knew or should reasonably have known about that hazard. For example, because it existed long enough that proper inspections would have found it, or there were prior complaints.
- Third, you must demonstrate that they failed to take reasonable steps to fix the danger or warn you, such as cleaning it up, repairing it, blocking it off, or posting a clear warning sign.
- Finally, you must connect the dots and show that this failure directly caused your accident and injuries, and that you suffered actual damages (financial losses) like medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
Attorney Al Lasso and his legal team can help build your case by gathering key evidence, working with experts, and presenting a clear, compelling story that proves each of these elements so the property owner and their insurance company are held accountable for the harm you have suffered.
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What should I do after being hurt on someone else’s property?
What you do in the minutes and days after an incident can make a big difference in your case. If you are able, report the accident to the property owner, manager, or an employee right away and ask that an incident report be completed. Take photos or video of the hazard, surrounding area, lighting, any warning signs (or lack of them) and your visible injuries before anything is cleaned up or repaired.
Get the names and contact information of any witnesses who saw what happened or noticed the dangerous condition beforehand. Seek prompt medical care, even if you think your injuries are minor, so your symptoms are documented from the start. Keep copies of medical records, bills, and anything you fill out for the property owner or their insurer.
Avoid giving a recorded statement or signing documents for the insurance company before speaking with a Las Vegas premises liability attorney who can protect your rights and guide your next steps.
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What compensation can I recover in a premises liability case?
In a premises liability claim, compensation is meant to address both your financial losses and the impact the injury has on your day‑to‑day life.
You may be able to recover:
- Medical expenses for emergency room care, hospital stays, surgery, medications, physical therapy, follow‑up visits, future treatment, and long‑term rehabilitation.
- Lost income and earning capacity if you missed work, can only return part‑time, or can no longer do the same type of job you had before the accident.
- Out‑of‑pocket costs, including travel to medical appointments and necessary changes to your home or vehicle if your injuries left you with lasting limitations.
- Pain and suffering, which covers the physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by your injuries.
Attorney Al Lasso can carefully document each of these losses, work with experts to determine your future needs, and fight for a result that reflects the true value of your premises liability case.
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How can a Las Vegas premises liability lawyer help me?
People can suffer many different types of injuries in premises liability accidents. They can range from sprains and strains or broken bones to extremely serious injuries such as a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. Injuries can result in temporary problems or permanent disability that requires a lifetime of care.
Al and his team of experts can determine the total impact your injury has had on your life. That way, you can get the care you need. For example, your injury may require future treatment or home or vehicle modifications. You may have lost income due to not being able to work. He also considers other damages you suffered, such as a permanent disability or pain and suffering.
If you were injured as a result of dangerous conditions at a store, shopping mall, casino, rental home or another public place, you need an experienced, aggressive premises liability lawyer on your side. Property owners and insurance companies have lawyers to look out for their best interests. Lasso Injury Law LLC will fight for what's best for you.
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Our Las Vegas premises liability lawyers don't back down
When you are represented by Lasso Injury Law LLC, you get the personal attention of a small firm along with the resources of a much larger one. Al will take quick action to investigate your accident and gather evidence before it is hidden or destroyed. Our team reviews all documentation related to your accident, including accident reports and safety records. We interview witnesses who saw what happened. And if necessary, we will consult with experts to prove negligence.
Al takes the fight to insurance companies. His aggressive approach often convinces insurance companies to take us seriously. Many companies choose to negotiate a settlement that works for you. But if they refuse to cooperate, Al can take them to court and fight for a sizable award on your behalf. And you owe us no fees unless we recover financial compensation for you.
Property owners need to be held accountable when you were hurt because of their negligence. Contact us today at 702-625-8777 to schedule a free consultation. Al will meet with you personally and answer all of your questions.
