Patrons visiting businesses, homes and various other premises should expect that said areas would be reasonably free of hazardous conditions. However when persons are injured by slippery, dirty, improperly maintained or other hazardous conditions, the property owners may be liable for injuries suffered. These “Premises Liability” cases may include: slip and falls, ceiling collapses, inadequate security, chemical leaks, inadequate maintenance, electric shock, toxic mold, lead paint, broken stair railings, improperly maintained walkways and deteriorating foundations or building conditions. Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP has recovered millions of dollars for victims of slip and falls, dog bites, sidewalk defects and various other premise liability cases.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a premises liability matter you should consult with expert attorneys. Our attorneys have the experience to maximize the recovery in your case. We understand what must be done. Ingerman & Horwitz will investigate the matter to ensure that valuable evidence and witnesses are secured immediately after the incident. In addition, the retention of experts is crucial to success in these matters. The firm has the manpower and resources to locate and secure experts for proving your claim and damages.
Client “J” was injured while vacationing at a Maryland Eastern Shore Beach Hotel. She was exiting the hotel and slipped on a surface made slick by a hose that was negligently left by the pool on the premises. The hotel owner and property manager had failed to properly maintain the area and inspect for defective conditions. The slick walkway caused Ms. J to fall and fracture one of her extremities. Our client was vacationing in Maryland and hired an attorney from her home state upon returning. Unfortunately her “home state” attorney was unable to secure any resolution for Ms. J. The insurance carrier for the hotel had given her a mere $660.00 prior to our entering our appearance. After Ms. J’s home state lawyer stranded her with no satisfaction, we assumed handling of the matter. Our lawyers secured her a settlement in excess of $85,000.00 which covered all of her medical bills and compensated her for pain and suffering.
Client “K” was shopping at a local branch of a National pet food store chain. The store owner failed to ensure that the sidewalk was free of debris and/or ice. In addition, the property manager failed to warn patrons of any known defects in the area. Unfortunately our client slipped and fell and incurred connective tissue injuries to her neck and lumbar spine. The store chain initially denied liability and refused to pay any monies. We hired experts and determined that the walkways were not properly maintained. Our firm filed a lawsuit and secured settlement in excess of $75,000.00.
Client “G” was a resident of a newly developed housing community in suburban Baltimore. The property manager failed to properly maintain the roadways in the development such that a pothole developed in a community roadway. Mr. G sustained a knee injury that required surgery when he tripped and fell in the pothole. Despite notice by other residents of the community the management company failed to either fix the pothole or place a warning sign at or near the hazard. This case was referred to Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP by another law firm that failed to obtain any settlement offer for Mr. G. We filed suit and secured $175,000.00 for the client.
Client “S” lived in a suburb just east of Washington D.C. Her neighbor failed to properly fence his pet dog. The dog wandered from the neighbor’s property and bit our client. She sustained injuries including scarring to her face. Prior to hiring our lawyers no compensation was offered to Ms. S. We took over the matter, properly investigated the facts including the dog’s history of prior bites. We successfully negotiated a confidential settlement amount for the limits of the neighbor’s homeowner’s coverage.
Client “Y” was a domestic worker that cleaned apartments and businesses for a living. One day while walking from one apartment building in a complex to another, she slipped and fell on loose cement that had deteriorated to a hazardous condition. We first secured her worker’s compensation benefits which paid her wages and medical bills. In addition to her workmen’s compensation money, we secured a settlement in excess of $300,000.00 to fairly and reasonably compensate her pain, suffering and inconvenience suffered following the accident.
In all of the premises cases discussed above we recovered monies for our clients through thorough investigations and utilizing expert witnesses. Achieving success in Premise liability cases requires expertise and experience. We meet with our clients free of charge and receive no fees until our clients are paid and satisfied. We are here to help you recover fair and just compensation for your injuries.
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