Injuries from a premises liability incident can make it difficult or impossible to return to work. Whether you missed a few days of income or had to reduce your hours permanently, you may be eligible to recover lost wages as well as projected future earnings if your ability to work has been permanently altered.

Imagine you were injured by falling debris at a construction site with poor safety oversight, and the injury left you unable to return to your job as a contractor. You may be entitled to damages that reflect both your missed paychecks and your diminished earning potential.

If a loved one lost their life due to unsafe conditions on another person’s property, your family may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. This can include compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, emotional grief, and the loss of companionship.

For example, if a fatal accident occurred due to inadequate security at a public event, your family may pursue justice through a wrongful death claim. [Learn more about Wrongful Death 🔗]

Physical pain from injuries sustained on dangerous property can last for weeks, months, or even years. Pain and suffering damages aim to compensate you for the discomfort, physical limitations, and the toll that recovery takes on your everyday life.

For example, if your back was injured due to uneven flooring at a shopping center and you now live with chronic pain that prevents you from sleeping comfortably or standing for long periods, you deserve compensation for this suffering.

Being injured in a sudden or traumatic event can result in long-term emotional impacts, including anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress. Emotional distress damages recognize the psychological consequences of the incident and may include compensation for therapy or counseling.

If a fall in a crowded venue left you with panic attacks or a fear of public places, those emotional effects may be a recoverable part of your claim.

When an injury affects your ability to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, or simple day-to-day pleasures, you may be entitled to compensation for that diminished quality of life.

For instance, if you were an avid hiker but now cannot walk without assistance due to an injury sustained in an unsafe parking lot, the loss of that physical freedom is significant and should be compensated.

Serious injuries can strain relationships with loved ones, especially when they impact intimacy, companionship, or shared responsibilities. Loss of consortium claims allow spouses or close family members to seek compensation for these relational damages.

If your injury led to increased dependence on a spouse or disrupted the emotional and physical closeness of your relationship, that harm can be considered part of the case.

In cases of gross negligence or reckless disregard for public safety, a court may award punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. These are meant to punish irresponsible parties and deter similar harm to others.

If a property owner ignored multiple warnings about a dangerous condition, such as a collapsing balcony, and someone was injured as a result, punitive damages may apply.

If your personal belongings were damaged in the incident, you may be eligible for compensation to replace or repair them. This can include items such as phones, computers, clothing, eyeglasses, or anything else that was damaged during the accident.

If you tripped over a broken sidewalk in front of a business and damaged your camera or laptop in the fall, you can pursue reimbursement for that loss.

The costs of recovery often extend beyond medical bills. These can include transportation to and from doctor visits, co-pays, medical supplies, in-home care, childcare while attending appointments, and necessary modifications to your home. These types of expenses are often overlooked, but they are real and valid components of your claim.

For instance, if you needed to install a temporary wheelchair ramp or pay for a caregiver while recovering from a fall in a poorly lit stairwell, those expenses may be reimbursed.