Reno Premises Liability Attorneys
Shook & Stone - Reno Premises Liability Lawyers
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Premises Liability Attorneys in Reno, NV
Shook & Stone are premises liability lawyers who have represented people in Reno, Nevada for over 25 years. We have the experience and resources to help you if you have been injured on someone else’s property. We have collected over 750 Million in damages for our clients.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a property owner, it is important that you contact an experienced Reno premises liability lawyer as soon as possible. The attorneys at Shook & Stone have successfully represented countless Nevadans who have been injured on someone else’s property, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you.
Property owners in Reno, NV must keep their premises safe for those who are lawfully present on the property. This duty includes many different things, such as keeping the property free of hazards, repairing any dangerous conditions that exist, and warning visitors of any dangers that cannot be immediately remedied.
If a property owner fails to live up to this duty and someone is injured as a result, the property owner can be held liable for the victim’s injuries.
There are many different types of premises liability cases, but some of the most common include:
- slip and fall accidents,
- trip and fall accidents,
- elevator and escalator accidents,
- swimming pool accidents,
- and dog bite cases.
If you have been injured in any type of accident on another person’s property, it is important to contact an experienced Reno premises liability lawyer as soon as possible.
What if the Property Owner Didn't Have Insurance?
It is rather common for residential property owners in Reno, NV to not have insurance. This is because most homeowner’s insurance policies exclude coverage for accidents that occur on the property.
However, this does not mean that you will not be able to recover compensation for your injuries if the property owner is uninsured.
The attorneys at Shook & Stone have successfully represented many victims of uninsured property owners, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you.
What if I Was Injured on City Property?
If you were injured on city property, you may be able to recover compensation through a process known as “negligence per se.”
This is because the City of Reno must keep its property safe for those who are lawfully present on the property. If the city fails to live up to this duty and someone is injured as a result, the city can be held liable for the victim’s injuries.
The process of filing a negligence per se claim against the City of Reno can be very complicated, so it is important to contact an experienced Reno premises liability lawyer as soon as possible.
Establishing Liability in a Property Accident Claim
When you’re injured on someone else’s property due to negligence, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering are all on you. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Shook & Stone can help investigate the property and obtain any surveillance footage to help establish how the accident happened, who is at fault, and what compensation you may be eligible to receive.
Many different factors must be considered when determining liability in a premises liability case, such as:
- Was the property owner aware of the dangerous condition?
- Should the property owner have been aware of the dangerous condition?
- What are the local building codes and was the property owner in compliance with them?
- What is the status of the victim?
- Was the victim trespassing on the property?
- What are the specific facts and circumstances of the case?
The answers to these questions will help determine whether or not the property owner can be held liable for your injuries.
How Can a Reno Premises Liability Lawyer Help?
If you or a loved one has been injured on another person’s property, it is important to contact an experienced Reno premises liability lawyer as soon as possible.
The attorneys at Shook & Stone have successfully represented many Nevadans who have been injured on someone else’s property, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you.
We will thoroughly investigate your case, gather all of the necessary evidence, and build a strong case on your behalf. We will also negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf and fight to get you the full and fair compensation that you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Reno premises liability lawyers. We will review your case and answer any questions you may have.
Call us today at (775) 323-2200 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Reno premises liability lawyers. We will review your case and answer any questions you may have.
Premises Liability Frequently Asked Questions
Premises liability is a type of personal injury claim that can be filed against a property owner or occupier if you are injured on their property. Personal liability, on the other hand, is a type of insurance that can provide coverage for your injuries if you are sued for them.
There are many different types of accidents that can give rise to a premises liability claim, such as slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, swimming pool accidents, elevator and escalator accidents, fires and burns, dog bites, and more.
In order to win your premises liability case, you will need to prove that the property owner or occupier was negligent in their duty to keep the property safe and that this negligence resulted in your injuries.
There are many different defenses that a property owner or occupier can raise to try and avoid liability in a premises liability case, such as the victim being trespassing on the property, the victim's own negligence, or the property owner or occupier not being aware of the dangerous condition.
The statute of limitations for filing a premises liability claim in Nevada is two years from the date of the accident. This means that you will need to file your claim within two years of the date of the accident or you will be barred from doing so.
Source: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-011.html#NRS011Sec190
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Shook & Stone
338 Ryland St.
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 323-2200
