If someone is hurt in a Las Vegas, Nevada home or business, they may have a private right to sue for monetary compensation based on premises liability law. This legal doctrine requires owners and or managers of properties to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition and also requires that they warn others of any hazards on the premises that are not otherwise obvious to the public. Just like any other lawsuit, the party seeking compensation, referred to as the plaintiff, bears the burden of establishing their case. This includes proving the following legal elements in order to succeed in a Nevada premises liability claim:
- A dangerous condition existed on the property;
- The owner, operator, of tenant of the property knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition; and
- The dangerous condition was the cause of the plaintiff’s injuries, resulting in damages.
Perhaps the most common Nevada premises liability claims involve dangerous flooring lawsuits that resulted in a slip or trip and fall in a Las Vegas hotel or casino. If a plaintiff is successful in a lawsuit, they may be entitled to monetary compensation to cover losses including:
- Medical expenses;
- Lost past wages;
- Loss of future earning capacity and/or
- Payment for pain and suffering.
If the at-fault party, referred to as a defendant, egregiously failed to provide reasonable care toward the plaintiff, a Nevada court may award punitive damages above and beyond compensatory damages listed above in an effort to punish that behavior and put other potential bad actors on notice.
Notably, under Nevada’s comparative negligence doctrine, an injured victim who is found to be partially at-fault for the injuries suffered may still recover monetary compensation if the plaintiff was less than 50% responsible.
Common Premises Liability Injuries
When a property owner or manager fails to properly maintain the premises or fails to warn about a hazard on the property, the consequences for those who visit can be significant. The most common injuries that occur in premises liability cases include:
- Head and neck injuries;
- Traumatic brain injuries;
- Back and spine injuries;
- Lacerations;
- Dislocated, fractured, or broken bones;
- Dog or other animal bites; and
- Foodborne illnesses.
These are some, but not all, possible and common injuries that occur as a result of premises liability accidents. The symptoms resulting from these injuries can cause temporary or even permanent disability and may require long-term rehabilitation. Someone who is hurt in this type of accident can seek monetary compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and other damages from the property owner and/or operator.
Contact Our Attorneys
If you or a loved one is involved and hurt in a Las Vegas accident on another’s property, the Nevada personal injury lawyers at H&P Law will fight for the monetary compensation you deserve. We have years of experience and success obtaining the best possible results for injured accident victims across Nevada. Contact us today to schedule your initial case evaluation.
