Key Takeaways
- People hurt by a dangerous condition at someone else’s home may be able to recover compensation for their injuries.
- The liability clause in most homeowner’s insurance policies may cover injuries that happen on someone’s property.
- Insurers sometimes offer a quick settlement far below a claim’s value or try to shift liability entirely onto the injured person.
- Seeking medical attention right away ensures treatment and creates a record of the injury, the date it occurred and its severity.
- A Portland premises liability claim requires showing the defendant owned, maintained or operated the property and the injury was connected to a dangerous condition.
Were You Injured While Visiting Someone’s Home?
If you were injured while visiting someone’s home, we invite you to contact an injury lawyer at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. People who are injured by the negligence and carelessness of others may be able to recover compensation for their injuries – this can include people injured by a dangerous condition at someone else’s home. Our Portland homeowner liability attorney is prepared to fight to secure fair compensation on your behalf.
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Homeowner’s Insurance and Premises Liability Claims
The liability clause in most homeowner’s insurance policies may be able to cover injuries that occurred on someone’s property. We recommend that before you speak with the homeowner’s insurance company, you speak with an attorney. Sometimes, insurance companies attempt to minimize the value of these claims by offering a quick settlement that is far less than the injured party deserves, or they attempt to shift liability for the accident onto the injured party completely. Don’t let this happen to you.
“At Paulson Coletti, ‘liberty and justice for all’ is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. Whether your case settles or goes to trial, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.”
The Importance of Going to the Hospital
After an injury on someone else’s property, it is vital to seek medical attention right away. Even if you do not think your injuries are very serious, medical attention after an injury is important for two reasons:
- It ensures that you receive the necessary treatment for your injuries
- It creates a paper trail or evidence of your injury, the date it occurred, and the severity
Homeowner Liability for Injured Trespassers
Can trespassers injured while on private property file claims against the property owner? There have been some cases where this has happened if the injured trespasser can show that there were dangerous conditions on the homeowner’s property that could have been avoided if the property had been properly maintained.
Establishing a Premises Liability Claim
In order to establish a premises liability claim in Portland, an injured individual must establish the following facts:
- The defendant(s) and that the defendant(s) owned, maintained, or operated the property
- An injury occurred on a property the defendant was responsible for
- There was a dangerous condition on the defendant’s property that could likely cause death or serious bodily injury
- The injury occurred in connection with the dangerous condition on the property
“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
Contacting a Portland Premises Liability Lawyer
The attorneys at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients. For their excellence in the field of personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, the firm has been voted one of the “Best Law Firms” by US News. Those who retain our homeowner and landlord premises liability law firm in Portland pay nothing unless we secure a recovery on their behalf.
If you were injured at someone’s home, contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC for a free case review.