When you suffer an injury while visiting property owned by another party, you may be entitled to collect compensation. Unfortunately, determining who is responsible for your damages and collecting the money you need can prove challenging. However, an experienced Natick personal injury lawyer can help you through every step of the process.
At Jason Stone Injury Lawyers, we focus on protecting our clients and ensuring they are kept up to date on all progress in their cases. We aim to get you the compensation you need quickly so you can get back to living your life. Reach out to us today by phone or through this website and schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation with one of our Natick personal injury lawyers.
Determining Fault in a Premises Liability Case
Suffering an injury on the property of another person, a company, or the government does not automatically entitle you to compensation. Several factors must be considered when assessing fault in these cases.
For example, property owners are required to regularly check for potential hazards to those visiting their property. However, if you slip and fall on a spill caused by another party in a store moments before your accident, the business or building owner may not be liable, as they may not have had reasonable time to discover and address the hazard.
Furthermore, if you were not behaving in a manner that is consistent with the intended use of the space, you may not be entitled to compensation. For example, if you were running through a grocery store, crashed into a display, and injured yourself, you would likely be at fault. In this case, the company may be able to recover compensation from you for any damages.
Property Owner Vs. Occupier of the Space
Another factor that must be considered in determining fault is who is responsible for the hazard that caused your injury. If a business or individual is leasing or renting a space from a property owner, both parties have certain legal obligations to maintain the safety of the property.
Determining which party is responsible for the specific hazard that led to your injury can often be confusing. Fortunately, an experienced premises liability attorney in Natick can help you sort everything out and file a claim against the at-fault party.
Don’t Let the Insurance Company Bully You
Insurers will go to great lengths to deny or devalue your claim. Despite the image these companies attempt to create for themselves through their advertising, they are not your friendly neighbors looking to lend a helping hand. Rather than protecting people, the primary focus of insurance companies is on protecting their profit margins.
Insurance adjusters have a wide range of tricks they will use against you to minimize the amount they have to pay if given the opportunity. That’s why one of the best actions you can take to protect yourself is to decline to speak with any insurance representatives until you have secured the services of an experienced attorney.
Once you have hired a lawyer, the insurance company will be unable to contact you directly. By forcing them to go through your attorney, you will block them from using any of their tricks and force them to take your case seriously. Doing this will help level the playing field and give you the best chance of recovering the compensation you deserve.
Our Natick Premises Liability Lawyers Work on a Contingency Fee Basis
You may be wary of hiring a lawyer to help with your case over fear that you will not be able to afford their services. Fortunately, at our firm, we guarantee that you will not have to pay us anything unless we first recover compensation on your behalf. If we are unable to get you money, you won’t owe us a single penny.
If we manage to secure damages from the liable party, you will pay us a single fee at the conclusion of your case. You won’t have to pay an hourly rate or give us a retainer fee to secure our services. Instead, a fee will be assessed as a percentage of the money you recover at a rate agreed upon when we take you on as a client.
Furthermore, the money paid for legal services will come directly out of the compensation recovered from the at-fault party. That means that you will never pay anything out of your own pocket. This payment system helps ensure that all accident victims have access to legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
Be Mindful of the Statute of Limitations
When attempting to recover compensation through a premises liability lawsuit, it is critical that you pay attention to the personal injury statute of limitations. In Massachusetts, this statute grants accident victims three years to take legal action.
If you miss the filing deadline, you could be out of options for recovering damages. However, it is important to note that exceptions may apply to your case that alter the amount of time you have to file.
The best way to ensure you are aware of the specific deadline for your situation is by reaching out to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Your attorney will be able to identify any exceptions that may apply to your case and ensure that your paperwork gets filed correctly and on time.
The “Stone Cold Guarantee”
The “Stone Cold Guarantee” is a list of promises we make to our clients and prospective clients that ensure the best possible client experience. In addition to our contingency fee payment structure and our free consultations, other promises in this guarantee include that:
- We will respond to your call within 24 hours, or Jason will buy you lunch
- We will guide you through the recovery process
- Most cases are not referred to other lawyers
- You will receive regular updates about your case every two weeks
- You will have a face-to-face meeting within 24 hours of your request
- A representative will be available to speak with you 24/7
- You will have the option to settle or begin litigation within six months of receiving the first settlement offer
- We will fight to protect you from the insurance companies
Get Help from an Experienced Premises Liability Attorney Serving Natick Today
When facing a growing stack of medical bills, recovering compensation from the party responsible for your injury can prove critical. By hiring an experienced Natick premises liability lawyer, you will be giving yourself the best chance of getting the money you need. At Jason Stone Injury Lawyers, we are ready and waiting to get started on your case.
Contact us by phone or by filling out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team today.
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