The amount of damages that can be recovered in a premises liability will depend on several factors, including how severe the injury is, how much each party knew about the potential dangers on the property, and the injured person’s relationship to the property and property owner.
However, as in any personal injury lawsuit, damages or a settlement award in a premises liability claim can cover:
Costs of hospital stays and medical treatment
Expenses associated with therapy and rehabilitation
Loss of wages and loss of future income
Pain and suffering
Punitive damages, if there was intentional conduct or recklessness involved
In some cases, wrongful death costs
The types of accidents listed above can sometimes seem like everyday occurrences or minor incidents. However, even something as seemingly simple as a slip and fall case can involve serious injuries.
For instance, if the person hits their head after falling it could lead to traumatic brain injury, concussion, or other severe conditions. Or, if a heavy object falls onto a person, it could cause a spinal cord injury, leading to other serious complications. A skilled lawyer will be able to assess the injuries and properly calculate the damages needed to make the person whole again.