Henderson Slip and Fall Lawyer

Negligent Maintenance

In Nevada, all property owners must take reasonable precautions to protect the safety of their property for invited guests. To do this, homeowners must:

• Maintain a risk-free environment;
• Make timely repairs as required
• Publish warning signals if necessary
• Impede access to hazardous regions or dangers; and
• Comply with local safety requirements.

Whether out of ignorance or laziness, many property owners fail to take these precautions, putting the safety of their guests at risk. Those who are wounded as a result of a property owner’s negligence can, fortunately, seek compensation for their losses. To demonstrate that an accident could have been averted if not for a property owner’s negligence, the plaintiff must produce proof that:

• TThe property owner owed the plaintiff a duty of care;
• The property owner breached this obligation;  and
• The plaintiff was injured as a result of the property owner’s breach.

Some of the most common slip and fall accidents are caused by failing to prevent or correct the following defects:

• Defective stairs and railings;
• Slippery floors;
• Uneven or icy sidewalks;
• Torn carpet or warped floors;
• Poor lighting;
• Debris or trash;
• The presence of toxic fumes or chemicals;
• Improperly stacked merchandise;
• Crumbling curbs;
• Safety violations; and
• Inadequate security.

The severity of slip-and-fall injuries varies based on the victim’s age and condition. In the event of a fall, senior individuals or those with previous bone disorders may incur more severe bone fractures, whilst newborns are more prone to sustain severe head injuries.

Invited Visitors and Trespassers

All property owners are obligated by law to take certain precautions to ensure the reasonable safety of their property. Nevertheless, there are three sorts of individuals who owe a higher duty of care to visitors:

• Invitees;
• Licensees; and
• Trespassers.

Invitees are visitors who have been invited onto another person’s premises for the property owner’s benefit. Those who fall under this category include patrons of shopping malls, grocery stores, casinos, and other businesses. These visitors are owed the highest duty of care because the reason for their presence is solely for the owner’s benefit. To establish that he or she falls under this category, an injured party must demonstrate that:

• He or she entered the property by invitation, whether express or implied;
• He or she entered the property for a purpose connected to an owner’s business or with an activity conducted on the property; and
• His or her presence was beneficial to the owner.

Business owners are obligated to advise invitees of both latent and concealed threats that they are aware of or should be aware of.

The majority of visitors that fall under the category of licensee are social guests invited onto someone’s property for non-commercial activities. Therefore, licensees owe a reasonable duty of care, but one that is less stringent than that owed to invitees. Therefore, property owners are only required to notify of dangers they are aware of, and they are not required to identify or perform repairs. They are also typically not compelled to disclose the presence of hazards that are open and evident and that a reasonable person would recognize.

In Nevada, property owners are not compelled to take reasonable precautions to keep trespassers safe. However, there is an exception where a minor trespasser is hurt by:

• An artificial condition on the property that is appealing to children, such as an unfenced swimming pool, and the owner fails to take reasonable precautions to avoid injury; or
• A harmful condition that is left unprotected and the property owner does not take efforts to keep youngsters away from it.

Settlement

Trials are infamously stressful and time-consuming. In many instances, plaintiffs are compelled to seek legal action in order to receive compensation for their losses. However, in other instances, litigation can be avoided. Property owners may be ready to deal with harmed parties in order to avoid a trial, which could generate unwelcome attention and be extremely expensive. By reaching a settlement with the property owner and his or her insurers, Naqvi Injury Law is frequently able to assist our clients in avoiding the tribulations of court.

Maximizing Your Compensation

Naqvi Injury Law will promptly begin investigating your case. We will investigate the accident’s cause and the property owner’s liability. We will collaborate with your physician and other medical specialists to determine the exact extent of your injuries, as well as the medical care and rehabilitation you require to recover to the greatest extent feasible. If applicable, our firm will also add a demand for lost wages in your claim.

Numerous victims of slip-and-fall incidents and other negligent conduct have been successfully represented by our firm. There have been both Henderson locals and out-of-state guests. We will work to construct a solid and persuasive case designed to maximize your compensation.