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PREMISES LIABILITY
I. Types of Premises Liability
A. Property Safety
B. Punitive Damages
C. Trespassing Children
D. Slip and Fall
E. Dog Bites
F. Elevators
G. Swimming Pools
H. Stadiums
I. Scope of Employment
J. Independent Contractors
K. Negligent Hiring and Retention
L. False Arrest & Imprisonment
M. Malicious Prosecution
N. Libel and Slander
O. Emotional Distress-Negligent or Intentional
II. Owner vs. Landlord Responsibilities
III. Criminal Acts of Third Parties
A. Anticipation of Criminal Acts
B. Failure to Act
C. No Liability Situations
IV. Alcohol Liability
V. Governmental Immunity
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Contact a Iowa premises liability lawyer representing clients in Burlington, Iowa today to schedule your free initial consultation.
The premises liability claims and settlement attorneys at the Slater & Norris
P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington
, and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Winneshiek, Marion, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties.
f you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa premises liability attorney, representing clients in Burlington, Iowa at Slater & Norris P. L. C. Give us a call at (515) 221-0918 or email us at Info@snglaw.com .
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Premises Liability Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is "Premises Liability"?
Q: When is a property owner responsible for injuries and damages?
Q: What about my medical expenses?
Q: What if I have difficulty getting treatment without personal health insurance?
Q: What happens if a property owner uses deadly force, claiming to defend their property?
Q: My teenager delivers fast food, using my car. Does my insurance cover me if she has an accident while working?
Q: Is there another way to pay medical bills if the store or property owner wasn't at fault?
Q: What happens after I report injuries to the property owner, or his representative (such as a store manager)?
Q: Why involve an attorney, particularly if I trust the owner?
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Q: What happens after I report injuries to the property owner, or his representative
(such as a store manager)?
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Never assume that owners or landlords will automatically pay for any injuries or damages. With the exception of Med-Pay coverage, most insurance companies only pay your claim when the property owner or landlord is proven negligent. Negligence needs to be proved, this is done by showing that the owner or landlord did know, or should have known about a hazard. Make sure that you obtain names and addresses of any witnesses to the accident, including names of any employees that assist you, and saw the hazard that led to the injury. If this was not done at the time of the accident, go back and find out the names of the employees as soon as possible. If you are unable to do this, ask someone else to do it for you within a few days, as insurance companies will ask that no statements be made by employees and owners involved. Contacting an experienced Premises Liability attorney to assist you as soon as possible to avoid difficulties in processing your claims is to your own best interest.
It should be noted that if you proceed and have a favorable decision in a premises liability case and you have been compensated (or the medical bills were paid) by Med-Pay, these amounts will be deducted from the award from your settlement.
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Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice - Professional Negligence, Nursing Home Accidents, Premise Liability, Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Auto / Car Accidents. Lawyers at the Slater & Norris, P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington
, and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Marion, Winneshiek, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties.
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