Faulty Design and Construction Injury Attorney Serving Southern Indiana and Louisville
Not all premises liability accidents are caused by spills, ice, or poor maintenance. In many cases, injuries occur because a property was improperly designed, constructed, renovated, or maintained. The design and construction of buildings, walkways and parking lots is a science that requires some common-sense safety principles. Many designers will add aesthetic features to improve the ambiance of an establishment or commercial property. A business owner may try to make improvements to a property to address a concern without thinking about how the property will actually be used. Oversights in the construction of stairwells, including lighting and handrail concerns, can create significant hazards for users of the property.
Dangerous Property Conditions Are Not Always Obvious
Some dangerous conditions develop over time. Others are built into the property from the beginning.
Poor design decisions, construction defects, and unsafe renovations can create hazards that property owners and visitors may not fully appreciate until someone is seriously injured. A hazard on property related to design or construction can be as dangerous as a crack in the sidewalk for an unwary jogger. Some examples of a hazardous condition that can cause accidents include:
- Poor lighting in or near a stairwell; lighting can warn people of the existence of a passageway
- Handrails installed without thought of proper placement and use
- Improperly designed or secured decks, porches and balconies that can collapse with use
- A marble floor without floor mats in the entryway of a building that can become slippery in inclement weather
- Decorative objects near an entrance that can harm a pedestrian
- Poorly designed stairs that are hazardous for guests
- Snow and ice accumulation caused by improper property design
- Unsafe entrances and exits
- Uneven walking surfaces
- Inadequate drainage creating slip hazards
Many of these hazards can lead to serious injuries, including fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, shoulder injuries, and other life-changing conditions.
Experience Working Against Insurance Companies
It is not enough that your lawyer handles personal injury cases. The attorney you choose to help you fight for justice after an injury accident needs to have the skills to fully evaluate the specific facts of your accident and the know-how to build a compelling case. Attorney Ken Doane is a former insurance defense lawyer who draws on his substantial experience to fight for the rights of accident victims.
We seek to maximize compensation for our clients to cover the costs of medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that may be available under the unique circumstances of the accident.
Experience With Complex Premises Liability Claims
Determining why an accident occurred often requires more than simply identifying the condition that caused a fall.
In many cases, it is necessary to examine how the property was designed, constructed, maintained, or modified over time. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties may share responsibility for the dangerous condition, including property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, maintenance companies, or others.
Pursuing Full Compensation
If a dangerous property condition caused your injury, compensation may be available for:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or impairment
- Other accident-related losses
Every case is different, and we work to understand the full impact an injury has had on our clients and their families.
Southern Indiana Premises Liability Lawyer- Arrange A Free Consultation
We proudly represent injury victims throughout Floyd County, Clark County, Harrison County, Scott County, Washington County, Jefferson County, Crawford County, Louisville, and surrounding communities throughout Indiana and Kentucky.
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There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.