When property owners fail to properly care for their land or supervise visitors, they can be responsible for resulting injuries. In these cases, your injury may entitle you to pursue a claim for compensation that can provide meaningful financial support for related damages. A Framingham premises liability lawyer could serve as your trusted advocate in this process by representing you in your claim against a negligent landowner.
At Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., clients come to us for our longstanding history as the oldest and largest personal injury firm in central and western Massachusetts. Our personal injury attorneys know how to navigate premises liability claims with skill and compassion for the interests of our injured clients. You can schedule a free consultation with our office today.
A property owner’s liability for injuries that occur on their premises depends on the specific facts and circumstances leading up to an incident. In general, landowners must exercise reasonable care in preventing injury to others on their property, particularly when a risk of injury is foreseeable and likely. For example, premises liability may apply to a property owner who fails to address or warn visitors about the following types of hazards and dangerous conditions:
A property owner’s liability in these situations can arise from many different actions or failures. For example, they may not have adequate signs, warnings, guardrails, or other safety measures to properly protect against injury risks.
However, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21 § 17C limits a landowner’s liability in cases where injury occurs through a person’s free use of the land for certain reasons, including recreation, scientific or educational studies, and religious or charitable purposes. During an initial consultation in Framingham, our premises liability lawyers could review the events of your incident and evaluate possible acts of negligence that could establish a property owner’s liability.
After you have retained an attorney, the next step in recovering compensation for a property owner’s negligence is to file a civil lawsuit in Framingham court. The lawsuit sets the stage for trial and resolution of the case by informing the court of the incident that led to injury and naming the party responsible for the premises. This could be an individual, a business, or another organization that either holds legal title to the property or is otherwise in control of its maintenance.
The lawsuit will also state the damages for which you are seeking compensation. Common damages to claim from personal injury could include:
The amount of these damages will vary based on the details of your injury and how it affects your life.
Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 260 § 2A places a three-year statute of limitations, or deadline, to file a lawsuit for personal injury claims. This filing period generally begins on the date of the events that caused your injury on another person’s property. Failing to file a case on time will lead to a dismissal of the lawsuit in court and prevent your recovery of compensation from the liable party.
You should meet with a Framingham premises liability lawyer as quickly as possible after your injury to begin the process of recovering compensation. Our team of experienced lawyers at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. is here to take your call with compassion and an attention to detail for the issues that will make the biggest difference in your case. Contact our office today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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