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Premises Liability
Fighting for your rights in West Virginia and Ohio
If you or a loved one has been harmed on the property of another, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation if negligence led to your injury. The premises liability attorneys at Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC hold negligent property owners responsible and help victims recover financial compensation.
The owners of both commercial and private property have a responsibility to keep their premises safe. Premises liability cases often involve negligent security, slip-and-fall accidents, swimming pool accidents and other incidents. Owner negligence can result in an accident that leaves you with serious injuries - or leaves you vulnerable to an attack.
We understand how to handle difficult and complex cases
Premises liability cases can be complicated. A successful claim needs to establish who the owner of the property is, that the injured person was an "invitee" to the property as a visitor or to conduct business with the owner or possessor, and that the injury was caused by negligence or another wrongful act the owner should have addressed.
Property owners typically don't accept responsibility for what happened. They may claim they weren't aware of the safety risk and may even suggest the victim was to blame. Insurance companies stand by them, as they are interested in protecting profits and want to keep any payments as low as possible.
Our Central Ohio law firm is dedicated to helping those who have suffered serious injury from negligence or recklessness on the part of others. We are experienced personal injury lawyers who know how to build strong cases that get results. We have achieved many significant victories, both in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
It's not business - it's personal
The attorneys at our firm were all born and raised in Southern West Virginia and we know this area of the country well. We have an intimate understanding of the people and issues within our community. We passionately serve our clients with a high level of service and care, which contributes greatly to our success. When judges, other attorneys and former clients hear of people needing help with a personal injury case, they routinely refer them to us.
When you work with an attorney from Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC, you can expect to receive a wide range of services, including:
- Investigation - An attorney will work with our investigators and consult with experts to determine why your accident occurred and to identify the property owner and/or occupier who should be held responsible.
- Settlement negotiation - A lawyer from our firm will deal directly with insurance companies on your behalf and seek full compensation for all of your past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, pain and suffering and other harm. In fact, we are often able to resolve cases through a settlement without the need to go to court.
- Litigation (as needed) - Not all cases require the filing of a lawsuit and a trial. However, we prepare each case as if it is going to court. Doing so gives us leverage in settlement negotiations and allows us to be ready to present your case to a judge and jury.
- Disbursement - When your case is resolved, we can move efficiently to resolve any liens attached to your recovery and to disburse the funds you are owed. We can also structure settlements to ensure your future medical and other needs are met.
If you were injured on another's property, learn what your legal options are. Sit down with one of our attorneys in a free consultation. Contact us today to set up a time.
