Individuals who own property in Maryland are legally responsible for maintaining safe premises. Contact an Upper Marlboro premises liability lawyer if you were recently injured on a residential or commercial property for reasons that could have been avoided. Your right to safe premises was ignored, and you could be eligible for various damages that provide financial support as you recover.
Work with a lawyer who understands the state’s property safety laws and has experience representing cases like yours. An experienced attorney with an excellent track record provides reassurance during this challenging period and ensures your legal claim gets filed correctly and on time. Reach out to a knowledgeable Upper Marlboro premises liability attorney as soon as possible to get started on your case.
While some hazardous premises cases involve intentional tort or deliberate acts, most concern negligence. Property owners in Maryland owe those who legally enter their land duty of care, meaning their premises are relatively safe or feature signage indicating unsafe areas. Owners who fail to keep their lands safe become subject to personal injury claims, as do those who intentionally try to harm individuals on their grounds.
People on property that does not belong to them fall into three main categories. The first category concerns invitees or guests. After being invited by the owner, these individuals arrive at a property and have the right to walk the premises without succumbing to hazard-related injuries. Licensees such as service technicians and salespeople have the right to safe grounds. While some licensees, such as clean energy representatives, might not enjoy explicit invitations, they are still within their legal rights to enter various properties.
Trespassers make up the third category and enter premises illegally. Any injuries they sustain are not the landowner’s legal responsibility because these people did not have the right to be on the premises. Some trespassers do not have ill intentions, such as those taking shortcuts to their properties; however, they generally cannot claim damages with an attorney’s assistance because of their illegal actions.
Unfortunately, individuals can sustain many injuries when entering another’s property and require legal professional help. Some of the most common injuries include:
Such injuries can occur because of slippery walkways, icy stairs, dog bites, swimming pool hazards, equipment failures, falling objects, toxic chemical or fume exposure, poor security, and electrocutions. Injuries occur not only on residential properties but also on commercial properties such as retail and grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, parking lots, concert venues, and office buildings.
According to the Maryland Courtseedings Code Title 5, Section 5-101, the plaintiffs have three years from their injuries to file legal claims & Judicial Proc. Those who are underage, disabled, or mentally incompetent at the time of the incident can file for extensions.
Now is the time to talk with an Upper Marlboro premises liability lawyer if you have sustained injuries on someone else’s property. A member of our firm will listen to your story and provide counsel, determining how you should proceed. Get some peace of mind by contacting our office today.
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