Premises Liability Attorney

When you go to a public place, such as a movie theater, club, park, or gas station, you expect the owner to ensure the location is safe. Commercial property owners have a duty to maintain their property so that it is safe for customers and guests. When an owner fails to employ proper safety measures and an accident occurs as a result of their negligence, then your first call needs to be to the attorneys at Barham McCoy. Here are a few instances where the owner failed to make the property safe and Barham McCoy stepped in to seek justice:

• Criminal attack on someone else’s property, for example: parking garages, apartment complexes, park, or gas station
• Inadequate lighting
• Lack of security guards creating an unsafe environment
• Broken security cameras
• Security guard misconduct
• Unsafe schools and shopping malls
• Overgrown landscaping
• Broken or malfunctioning emergency equipment

Some of the crimes that may result in negligent security claims include:

• Murder
• Sexual assault, sexual abuse, and rape
• Assault and battery
• Kidnapping

If you or a loved one is the victim of one of these crimes, you may want to consider if negligent security played a role in the situation. Talking to an attorney is highly recommended when you aren’t sure if you have the right to pursue legal compensation for your situation. We can review the facts of your case and ensure the proper steps are taken to help you recover the damages you deserve. 

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“I was just walking along and I didn’t see that break in the sidewalk.”

“Oh gosh, I am embarrassed, I just fell.  I’m so clumsy.”

“I tripped going up the stairs.  Must have been a loose board.”

“The floor was slippery.  I didn’t know the floor was wet.  There was no sign posted.”

We have heard it all.  Falls are unexpected and embarrassing occurrences, even at times when you’re trying to be most careful.  At some point, we have all tripped and nearly fell whether it was our fault or as a result of some obstruction in our pathway.  It is estimated that over 8 million emergency room visits arise from a slip and fall each year.  It happens.  However, you should not have to face the consequences of another person’s negligence.  You should be compensated.  Slip and falls can lead to long-term injuries that could affect you for years to come.

In slip and fall cases, the injured party alleges the property owner or occupier was negligent in some way, such as falling to repair a hazardous condition, failing to warn visitors about the danger, or failing to take reasonable steps to prevent accidents.  Common causes of slip and fall accidents include wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, and obstacles or debris in walkways.

Slip and fall accidents are not always easy to pursue, but at Barham McCoy, we know what it takes to get you back on your feet.  Click here to schedule a consultation so we can help you make the tortfeasors pay for your injuries.

When a severe burn injury is not your fault, it may be the result of someone else’s carelessness. Because burn injuries can be extremely painful, require expensive medical treatment, and may forever alter your lifestyle or appearance, you should not have to suffer alone without financial restitution!

These injuries vary greatly, depending on the body part’s location, degree of interaction with the substance, and other factors. First-degree household burns, the kind that come from hot stoves and hot food, normally heal quickly and may require little or no medical attention. The more serious types of burns are:

• Second-degree (partial thickness) burns. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis. The burn site looks red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
• Third-degree (full thickness) burns. Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. They may go into the innermost layer of skin, the subcutaneous tissue. The burn site may look white or blackened and charred.
• Fourth-degree burns. Fourth-degree burns go through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, possibly involving muscle and bone. There is no feeling in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.

Here is a list of typical places where a burn injury may occur:

• Car or motorcycle accidents
• Scalding water spills
• Radiation Treatments
• Cooking Hazards in Restaurants
• Gas Stations

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious burn injury, you need to call Barham McCoy right away. The insurance company may withhold the full amount that you deserve, which is why it is important to have an experienced lawyer who has won many burn injury accident cases advocate for your best interests. We can review the facts of your case and ensure the proper steps are taken to help you recover the damages you deserve.

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Black mold is a fungus that can trigger an immune response. Exposure to a large number of mold spores may cause allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, headache, and fatigue. Repeated exposure to mold can increase a person’s sensitivity, causing more severe allergic reactions. These problems are worse indoors, where mold causes indoor air quality problems. Certain molds, such as Stachybotrys and Aspergillus, can produce toxins called mycotoxins under certain conditions. Exposure to mycotoxins can cause more serious illness.

When you have been exposed to mold, you need to call the attorneys at Barham McCoy We have experience representing clients who are injured as a result of mold exposure and we work to make sure that your medical bills are paid and that you are relocated to a safe and healthy environment. Common places where toxic mold is found:

• Apartment Complexes
• Unclean Work Environments
• Water Damaged Areas

Toxic Mold Symptoms:

• Cognitive difficulties (brain fog, poor memory, anxiety)
• Pain (especially abdominal pain, but can include muscle pain similar to fibromyalgia)
• Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
• Numbness and tingling in extremities or other areas of the body
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Vertigo or dizziness
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Digestive issues (especially limited tolerance to food, persistent bloating)
• Significant fatigue that interferes with daily activities
• Changes in mood
• Excessive thirst and dehydration, bed-wetting in children
• Symptoms that resemble hormone imbalances (hair loss, rashes)

If you or a loved one have experienced symptoms typical of toxic mold, you need to call Barham McCoy right away. The insurance company often misplaces blame in these cases and we know how to overcome the negligence threshold so that our clients can focus on recovery. We can review the facts of your case and ensure the proper steps are taken to help you recover the damages you deserve.

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