Premises Liability
Property owners have special responsibilities. Trustworthy construction, dependable maintenance, and timely clearing of hazards like snow and ice on sidewalks, or liquids on floors making them slippery are essential to preventing injuries. When buildings collapse, or sidewalks are coated in ice, or floors are especially slippery, the results can be extraordinarily dangerous—and can even result in death.
Those who are injured in premises liability cases benefit from Kolsby Gordon’s exceptional in-house expertise. Two of our attorneys have advanced engineering degrees, giving us a distinct advantage in explaining complex accidents—from falls to structural collapses—to juries. We maintain strong relationships with experts nationwide that specialize in all fields related to premises liability accidents, including engineering, accident reconstruction, and construction.
- Seven-Figure Settlement for Worker with Metal Projectile Lodged in Chest A vendor instructed employees at a manufacturing plant in an unusual technique to loosen tight machinery bolts. The technique involved using a customized sledgehammer, provided by the vendor (and emblazoned with the vendor’s name), to strike the heads of the bolts. When the plaintiff did this, a piece of metal broke off and lodged in the worker’s chest, causing permanent, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care and prevent the worker from supporting himself or even completing the most basic tasks. Kolsby Gordon represented the worker in a case which settled out of court.
- Six Figure Settlement for Permanent Injuries Caused by Faulty Elevator A property owner noticed a loud crashing noise when a load shifted in his elevator. Afterwards, the doors did not seem to function normally—they were tight and hard to open. The property owner did not routinely maintain the elevator, nor did he contract with anyone else to do it, so the defendant property owner did not realize that the door locking device had broken. A few weeks later, our client, a visitor to the building, pushed the elevator button, waited for the doors to open, and stepped through the door assuming the elevator was there. In fact it was on a higher floor at the time, and our client fell 15 feet sustaining permanent and debilitating injuries. Kolsby Gordon represented the injured visitor in achieving a settlement to compensate him for lost wages, medical care, and pain and suffering.
