Serious injuries can happen anywhere! The truth is that every year, many people are severely injured at residences or properties that are not their own.
Whether it’s a slip and fall on ice, falling on unsafe stairs, injuries in a swimming pool – the list of potential causes for serious injuries goes on.
Though most people are aware of the potential for these types of injuries when they are out and about, many individuals are not sure of what to do if they were to incur such an injury, especially if that injury were to happen on a friend or acquaintance’s property.
So what do you do if you’re seriously injured on someone else’s property? What happens when an injury occurs at a residence that is not your own?
Injured on Someone Else’s Property in Albany? Here’s What You Need to Know.
When an injury occurs at someone else’s residence – in contrast to an injury during a motor vehicle accident or at a place of business – it can present some unique challenges.
First and foremost, the residence where you’ve been injured is likely the residence of a friend or at least an acquaintance. Thus, many injured individuals question whether they have any recourse for their injuries – and if they can pursue compensation for their injuries, they wonder if they can actually pursue it.
Can You Pursue Compensation If Injured on a Friend’s Property?
While it can be difficult for the friendship, there is often recourse for injuries sustained at someone else’s residence.
It will be necessary to determine who owns the property where the injury occurred and who maintains the property. If the property is someone’s home that they own, often their homeowners’ insurance would cover potential damages for injuries that occur on the property.
What Are The First Steps to Take to Pursue Compensation After Being Injured On Someone Else’s Property?
Your first priority after being injured on someone else’s property should be to get the medical attention you need as soon as possible.
When it comes time to look into pursuing compensation for your injuries, it is in your best interest to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. In order to determine whether potential recourse exists for an injury at someone else’s residence, and against whom that recourse may exist, you will likely need the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
If you’ve been injured in Albany, Saugerties, Johnstown or their surrounding areas, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP to assist you with the process.
Get The Help You Need If You’ve Been Injured at Someone Else’s Home in Albany, Saugerties, Johnstown & Beyond
If you or a loved one has been injured at a friend’s residence and you feel you may be entitled to compensation, please call the personal injury attorneys at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto for a free consultation, and to ensure that your interests are promptly and properly protected.
You can reach us via phone at (800) 721-3553, or contact us online to set up a free case review with a member of our legal team.
