Akron Premises Liability Lawyer

Accidents happen regularly in Akron, and they can leave people injured. But what if the accident happened on someone else’s property? You may be able to seek financial compensation for the damages you have suffered. The experienced premises liability attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm have been helping the injured in Akron for decades.

Premises liability simply means that property and business owners have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. Failing to meet this responsibility is negligence. Unfortunately, this negligence is usually discovered when there’s an accident and somebody gets seriously hurt.

You have a right to expect that reasonable steps have been taken to help keep you safe. This applies to:

• Other people’s homes
• Parking lots
• Stores
• Restaurants
• Nightclubs
• Hotels
• Amusement parks

Accidents caused by negligence can happen in many different ways. A shopper may slip and fall because of a wet floor. Someone may be attacked in a parking garage that has inadequate security. A patron may trip over a cord or damaged rug in a restaurant. Or there could be a swimming pool accident at a hotel.

People can suffer a variety of injuries in premises liability accidents. Minor injuries can include cuts and bruises and strains and sprains. Some people may suffer broken bones or internal injuries. Others may be seriously injured, suffering traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury.

As a result of these injuries, you may need surgery, hospitalization, medication and physical therapy. You may be unable to go back to work for some time, resulting in a loss of income. Meanwhile, your medical expenses add up quickly and the regular bills don’t stop coming in. It can become much more difficult to make ends meet.