Premises liability in Maryland is considered a type of personal injury claim which holds the owner of a property responsible for any injuries sustained by an individual while on their property. Most of the time, these cases are considered a slip-and-fall accident due the person getting hurt after falling. Sometimes, slip-and-fall cases can leave someone with a permanent injury that can alter the life of the victim and their family. If you've been injured in a slip-and-fall accident you should contact your premises liability lawyer from Maryland and file an injury claim against the property owner to receive the compensation your deserve.Premises liability and injury compensation in Maryland The compensation you receive after winning your case, can cover for:

• Past and future medical bills
• Mental anguish
• Loss of earning capacity
• Past or future lost wages
• Physical suffering
• Cost of personal services
• Prescription medications/ transportation costs/ medical devices
• Punitive damages
• Lost of employment benefits

The property owner is obligated by the law (duty of care) to maintain their property safe and to prevent visitors from being injured. If the property owner was negligent in clearing the hazards or failed to warn the visitors of any dangers, they can be held liable for any injuries the visitor suffers. Your premises liability attorney from Maryland will have to prove:

• You had the right to be on that property
• The owner failed to warn you of any hazards and they were negligent in clearing the hazards
• The negligence of the owner caused your injury
• You had to suffer damages due to your injury

Examples of premises liabilitySlip-and-fall accidents can be the result of numerous different factors. The premises liability claim may arise out of a fall on commercial, governmental property or private. One of the most common claims arises after a customer fails while shopping due to the slippery floor or because of an obstacle on the floor. Other examples would include:

• Falling on the stairs due to a broken/ missing handrail
• Falling in a parking lot or stairwell due to poor lighting
• Getting injured on a construction site due to the lack of safety equipment
• Falling in a large hole
• Falling in the house because of uneven floor
• Becoming ill at a hotel because they sprayed for bugs with chemicals that are unsafe for humans
• Getting injured while going out of an elevator because it failed to stop evenly on the floor

But there are many other cases which can lead to a premises liability case. To determine if you can file a premises liability injury claim against the property owner you should consult with your personal injury lawyer from Maryland.Why you need a personal injury attorney from MarylandYou need a lawyer with experience to handle your premises liability claim to ensure you maximize the compensation you receive. Your lawyer has to understand the specific laws in Maryland and what elements they have to prove to collect compensation.For more information about premises liability, contact the best personal injury attorney from Maryland at (443) 569-3950 or send an email toA chris@annapolisaccidentattorney.com.