Once they demonstrate liability on the part of a property owner, a person injured by the owner’s negligent upkeep can seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. These can include but are not strictly limited to:
Damage to personal property
Pain and suffering
Bills related to both short-term and long-term medical care, including physical therapy and prescription medications
Loss of enjoyment of life
Loss of both current and future work wages
Loss of consortium
If a plaintiff is found to bear some liability for their own damages, ORC §2315.33 allows a court to proportionately reduce the value of their total damage award. However, a dedicated premises liability lawyer in Defiance could contest these kinds of allegations on a plaintiff’s behalf with the goal of maximizing recoverable compensation.