Premises Liability

A man was seriously injured in a fire at the Golden Nugget. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the building fire occurred on the 22nd floor of the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas. Officials say the 22nd floor is one of many that are currently under construction. It is unclear if the victim was a worker or a guest. He was found unconscious and has been listed in critical condition. Numerous people were evacuated from nearby floors and no one else was hurt. Investigators have not ruled out arson as a possible cause of the fire.

According to the report, the fire did not spread more because of the sprinkler system. Not all building fires are so easily contained. Anytime there is a fire in a place of business, it must be determined if the building was constructed to code and if injuries were suffered because of the negligence of the building owner or building management. Investigators must also consider faulty wiring, the negligence of visitors to the building, and even the potential for an arsonist to be involved.

Anyone who is injured in a building fire would be well advised to discuss his or her legal rights and options with an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney. Burn injuries and smoke inhalation injuries can cause permanent damage. Victims of these types of injuries may pursue financial compensation for damages including medical bills, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, and pain and suffering.

The knowledgeable premises liability lawyers in Nevada at Shook & Stone have a successful track record of helping victims obtain just compensation for all their injuries, damages, and losses. Please contact us at 1(877) 910-2220 for a free and comprehensive consultation.

If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be wondering who should be held responsible for your medical bills and other expenses. You must determine if the incident was purely an accident that no one could have prevented, or if your injuries resulted from a hazardous condition. If the accident was directly related to someone’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation for the damages you have suffered.

There are a number of dangerous conditions that property owners are legally obligated to rectify. When a hazardous condition on the property cannot be repaired immediately, it is the property owner’s responsibility to post warning signs and to notify visitors about those dangers. For example, broken staircases can lead to serious injury accidents and they must be repaired as soon as is reasonably possible. When a property owner is notified of the dangerous condition and fails to mark the area as dangerous, anyone hurt there may hold the property owner liable for the accident by filing a premises liability claim.

Valid Las Vegas premises liability claims often involve a failure to post signs near a slippery floor, criminal activity that could have been prevented by an increase in security and cracks in a walkway that should have been repaired. There are many types of dangerous conditions that property owners are obligated to fix.

Negligent property owners may be held liable for losses such as medical bills, past and future suffering, therapy fees and time away from work. The experienced Nevada personal injury attorneys at Shook & Stone have a long history of successfully handling premises liability claims on behalf of injured victims. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, please call our offices at 1-877-910-2220 for a free consultation.

Nevada land and property owners have an obligation to keep their land or property safe and in proper repair for those intending to be there, be it a grocery store, shopping mall, storefront sidewalk, casino, or restaurant. If the owner does not maintain a safe environment and that negligence causes a Nevada personal injury accident, the owner can be held liable for the victims’ losses.

The most common type of accident in Las Vegas premises liability cases is a slip or trip and fall accident, most often the result an improperly maintained surface or space. It could be a puddle of water on the floor in a restroom, heavy storage boxes in the middle of a busy hallway, a dislodged tile in a hotel restroom, a broken stool in a casino, or a broken stair in the stairwell of an office building. A Nevada slip and fall accident can cause serious injuries, especially if the fall is down a stairwell. These injuries can range from simple bruises and scrapes to fractured bones and head injuries. Serious injuries often incur substantial medical costs due to extensive treatment and rehabilitation.

It is a land or property owner’s responsibility to lawfully and adequately maintain their premises to ensure the safety of all visitors and employees. If the property owner is negligent, and does not complete repairs in a timely manner, or just lets the property fall into disrepair, then the owner and/or manager of said property can be held liable for victims’ injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured on another’s property as a result of the property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim.

The dedicated Las Vegas premises liability attorneys at Shook & Stone can inform you of your legal rights and advise you on the best course of legal action for your particular case. To learn more, contact us for a consultation at 1-877-910-2220.