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Hazardous property conditions, such as wet floors, loose or non-existent handrails, improperly maintained staircases, and defects in sidewalks and walkways, harm many people each year. If you were injured due to a dangerous property condition in Minnesota or North Dakota, understanding your rights is essential for recovering the compensation you deserve.

Contact Ruth Law Firm for a free case evaluation with a skilled premises liability lawyer. During your initial consultation, attorney Jonathan Ruth will review the incident that caused your injuries, answer your questions, and walk you through the process of filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

What Is Premises Liability?

The law makes property owners or managers liable for injuries caused by hazardous conditions on their property, also known as premises liability. Some of the most important evidence to collect in these cases to establish a property owner’s liability are:

Pictures and videos of the property hazard
Eyewitness statements
Surveillance footage depicting the accident
Expert testimony about the hazard
Your medical records detailing your injuries

How Long Do I Have to Bring a Premises Liability Lawsuit?

In North Dakota, injury victims have six (6) years from the date of the accident to bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible for their injuries. In Minnesota, the deadline is also six (6) years from the date of the accident. If you fail to bring your lawsuit within this period, the courts will prevent you from seeking financial recovery. For this reason, it’s important to work with an experienced injury lawyer who can gather the necessary evidence and assert your claim within the time limit.

Why Choose Ruth Law Firm to Handle Your Premises Liability Case?

Jonathan Ruth of Ruth Law Firm has been providing exceptional legal service to injury victims in Minnesota and North Dakota since 1992. Over more than thirty years, attorney Jonathan Ruth has recovered millions of dollars for injury victims and their families, including recent settlements of $350,000 for a client injured by unsafe conditions in the property she was renting, $200,000 for a client injured on a deteriorating sidewalk at a commercial property, and $160,000 for a teenager who suffered a knee injury after he slipped and fell on a wet floor in a youth center

When working with Ruth Law Firm, you also never have to worry about how you will pay for your legal support. Attorney Jonathan Ruth works on a contingency fee basis, meaning he only gets paid if he secures compensation for you through a settlement or trial award.

Compensation Available in Premises Liability Cases

Victims injured by dangerous property conditions can seek compensation for various losses caused by their injuries. Many cases include seeking compensation for the following:

Medical Expenses: Victims can seek compensation for past and future medical treatments, surgeries, hospital stays, physical therapy, medical devices, and prescription medications.
Lost Wages: Victims can seek compensation for the income they lost and the income their injuries will cause them to lose in the future.
Permanent Disability: Victims can seek compensation for accommodating their permanent disabilities, such as modifying their homes or vehicles or hiring in-home care.
Pain and Suffering: Victims can seek compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering they experience because of their injuries. It can be challenging to place a value on subjective losses like pain and suffering, but an experienced lawyer can help.

In many cases, your premises liability lawsuit will be covered by the property owner’s homeowner or general liability (business) insurance.

Steps to Take After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property

After suffering an injury caused by a property hazard, it is important to know the steps to take to protect your right to seek compensation. Some of the most essential steps to take are:

Document the Incident: Take photographs of the hazard and your visible injuries, gather eyewitness names and contact information, and write down everything you remember about the incident.
Report the Incident: Report the incident to the property owner, and if it is a business, request that they file an incident report and provide you with a copy of it.
Seek Medical Treatment: While you should always seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries, it’s just as important to seek ongoing medical treatment. Follow up with your doctor’s appointments until they say you have fully recovered or are not expected to recover further.
Keep Medical Bills: Keep track of all medical and other bills you receive related to the incident. Your lawyer will use these bills when calculating your damages.
Contact a Premises Liability Lawyer: Contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Evidence doesn’t always last forever, and the sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner they can begin working on your case and collecting the necessary evidence before it’s too late.

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Contact Our Minnesota and North Dakota Premises Liability Lawyer

If you suffered injuries due to a hazardous property condition in Minnesota or North Dakota, contact Ruth Law Firm for a free consultation with an experienced premises liability lawyer. Attorney Jonathan Ruth will review your case, explain your options for seeking the compensation you deserve, and walk you through the legal process.