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With nearly 200 years of combined experience, Regan Zambri Long’s award-winning Washington, DC premises liability lawyers represent people whose lives have been upended by unsafe properties, negligent maintenance, and preventable hazards. When property owners fail to meet their legal responsibilities, the consequences can be severe. Premises liability law exists to hold owners, landlords, and businesses accountable when dangerous conditions place visitors, tenants, or customers at risk.
We are rated as one of the Best Law Firms in America, and our board-certified partners are all named among the nation’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. To date, we have recovered over $1 billion for injured clients, including eight-figure premises-related recoveries of $77 million, $16 million, $15.2 million, and $10 million. Our attorneys have the resources and courtroom skill to take on powerful property owners and corporations, and our client-first approach is reflected in more than 100 5 star Google reviews.
Have you been injured because a property owner failed to keep their premises safe? Contact Regan Zambri Long today, and one of our attorneys will call you back. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and front all case costs, so there is no fee unless we win your case.
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Premises liability means property owners must keep their property safe. They are responsible for injuries to visitors caused by dangerous conditions or poor maintenance. In many cases, accidents and injuries resulting from property owner negligence are entirely preventable.
Washington, DC law allows injured victims to claim compensation for damages suffered in a premises liability accident, such as lost wages and medical bills. However, filing a successful premises liability lawsuit against a business, recreational facility, or hotel can be challenging. The property owner may destroy valuable evidence, including video footage, or fix the dangerous condition soon after the incident.
An experienced Washington, DC premises liability attorney from Regan Zambri Long PLLC will investigate your accident and secure necessary evidence. We have experience with premises liability cases throughout the DC Metro area. We have recovered multi-million dollar settlements for clients who were seriously injured at nightclubs, ski areas, snow tubing parks, hotels, and office buildings. Call today to schedule your free consultation.
Whenever a property owner or occupier’s negligence causes your injuries, you should consult with an injury attorney. Common types of premises liability claims include:
Other premises liability cases include injuries from elevators and escalators, amusement park accidents, and gas explosion injuries.
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If you’ve been injured because of a property or business owner’s negligence, call Regan Zambri Long for your free case review.
Washington, DC’s premises liability laws outline different levels of care for different types of visitors. All lawful visitors are owed a duty of care.
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For commercial properties, the business’s duty of care is the highest standard since property owners stand to profit from an invitee’s patronage. Store owners must promptly identify safety issues and address all hazards on their property.
Homeowners can be held liable for dangers on their private property if someone is injured. In Washington, DC, a homeowner has different responsibilities depending on the classification of the visitor:
Licensees: Social guests and others who may enter private property with an owner’s implicit permission, such as mail carriers, are licensees. The standard of care owed to licensees is lower than that owed to invitees. Generally, homeowners are only liable for unaddressed dangers they knew or should have known about and failed to mention to the licensees.
Trespassers: Since trespassers enter a property without the owner’s permission, owners owe them no duty of care in most cases. The landowner does not have to protect trespassers other than refraining from willfully harming them.
Child Trespassers:Â Children may be unable to recognize dangers or realize they are trespassing. Property owners must address specific conditions or attractive nuisances that may endanger a child trespasser or even lure a child onto the property.
An attractive nuisance is a feature on a property that could cause a child to trespass and be injured, such as a swimming pool or other water feature, or a trampoline. The law requires property owners to minimize the risk of an attractive nuisance by putting up fencing or taking other steps to keep children from harm.
If a property or business owner violated their duty of care to you, you are entitled to compensation. Contact Regan Zambri Long for a free consultation with a premises liability attorney to discuss your case.
For example, a customer is shopping at a grocery store and slips on a puddle of water that leaked from a broken freezer case. The customer falls, breaking their hip and leg. No warning signs mentioned the broken case, but the store’s employees knew about the leak. The customer has a premises liability claim since the store did not create a safe environment.
Your injury lawyer must prove negligence in your slip and fall or other property liability lawsuit. Negligence is established by showing that:
Call Regan Zambri Long’s DC premises liability attorneys today to discuss how we can help prove negligence in your claim.
Premises liability accidents can cause significant financial hardships. Regan Zambri Long’s injury attorneys will help you calculate a fair value for your claim, covering:
Regan Zambri Long’s Washington, DC personal injury lawyers have recovered over $1 billion in compensation for our clients. Our firm has an established reputation for pursuing legal excellence. As a client of a Regan Zambri Long premises liability attorney, you will enjoy peace of mind knowing that your rights will be protected from start to finish. We will do everything in our power to secure the maximum compensation you deserve.
With almost 30 years of experience, our premises liability law firm has the resources and legal knowledge to protect your rights and guide you through the legal process.Â
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That experience includes handling some of the most significant premises liability cases in Washington, DC and nationwide, with results such as:
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Our leadership and courtroom work are also deeply rooted in Washington, DC:
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Together, these results and leadership roles reflect a firm that understands how premises liability cases are investigated, proven, and resolved in Washington, DC courts. From unsafe rental properties to negligent commercial design, we bring local knowledge, trial experience, and the resources needed to hold property owners accountable when preventable hazards cause serious harm.
If you have a premises liability case and need the help of an experienced DC premises liability lawyer at Regan Zambri Long PLLC, call us today to schedule a free consultation
§12–301 of the Code of the District of Columbia states that Washington, DC’s statute of limitations requires victims to file a property liability claim within three years of the accident or injury. Exceptions may apply if the victim is a minor.
Under DC’s contributory negligence standard, anyone who contributed to an accident is barred from receiving compensation. However, it is often unclear who is truly at fault until your injury attorney thoroughly investigates the case.
In 2020, the average jury award for premises liability cases was $811,769. The exact value of your case will depend on various factors, particularly the severity and impact of your injuries.
Regan Zambri Long’s personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. We don’t collect any payment until we’ve made a recovery in your favor. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
Finding the best personal injury lawyer for your case requires some research and consultations. You should look for a law firm with success in cases like yours and that you feel comfortable communicating with. A free consultations allows you to see if a specific firm is a good fit for you.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.