Nashville Premises Liability Attorneys

Premises injuries take just a moment—stepping onto a poorly lit stairwell, walking on slippery floors, or encountering a broken handrail. In an instant, an ordinary day can transform into weeks or months of doctor visits, missed work, and medical expenses. We see people’s lives change drastically due to injuries that could have been avoided with simple maintenance and care.

While not every accident has a legal remedy, many injuries caused by inadequate property maintenance or ignored safety hazards do qualify for compensation. If you’ve been injured because someone failed to address known dangers on their property, you may have a valid claim worth discussing with our team.

Our experienced Nashville premises liability lawyers are here to help. We work tirelessly to build a strong case on your behalf. With a commitment to securing the best possible outcome, we strive to hold negligent property owners accountable and help you recover the compensation you need to move forward. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Contingency Fee Plan

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis — our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of the settlement or judgment awarded in your case. This helps individuals who have been injured to pursue legal claims without having to manage additional financial obligations during their recovery. Your initial consultation and case evaluation are provided at no cost, and we advance the expenses necessary to develop your case.

Our compensation is directly linked to the outcome of your case. If we secure a recovery on your behalf, our fee is paid from that recovery. This approach creates a natural alignment between your goals and ours—both parties have an interest in achieving the most favorable resolution possible.

Successful Case Settlements

Our Nashville slip and fall attorneys have achieved significant settlement results for clients injured due to negligence.

Surgical Neck Injury  — $1,500,000

Our client suffered a severe neck injury requiring surgery after falling through a makeshift barrier on private property. We successfully held the property owner accountable for failing to maintain safe conditions, securing substantial compensation that covered extensive medical treatment, surgical costs, and the long-term impact of this life-changing injury.

Workplace Calcaneus Fracture — $550,000

A worker suffered a calcaneus fracture in a slip and fall accident caused by third-party negligence while on the job. Our legal team successfully established liability against the negligent party and secured substantial compensation that addressed the severity of this painful heel bone injury and its long-term impact on our client’s ability to work and maintain their quality of life.

Recoverable Damages in Premises Liability Cases

Medical Expenses

When you slip on a puddle from a leaking refrigeration unit or trip on broken flooring that management failed to repair, the resulting injuries might be much worse than a few bruises.

A premises liability lawsuit redirects medication, surgery, therapy, and related recovery expenses to the negligent property owner’s insurance company instead of depleting victims’ savings — whether your injuries required hospital stays, therapy, home care adaptations, or months of medication. 

Lost Wages and Income

Premises liability injuries can keep victims housebound for weeks and limit mobility for months. Many people burn through their limited sick leave during the first month, then face unpaid time off that decreases their earnings when medical bills are building up.

For catastrophic injuries, victims might never return to their previous occupation. The lawsuit recovers both immediate lost wages and the difference in earnings if injuries force you into work that accommodates your new limitations.

Mental and Emotional Impact

Serious premises injuries affect more than just victims’ physical health and finances—they take a significant psychological toll. Many victims experience anxiety disorders when faced with expensive medical bills while income disappears. Depression frequently develops when previously active people find themselves unable to participate in family activities for months. The psychological strain of suddenly becoming dependent on others for basic needs weighs heavily on victims.

Premises liability claims recognize that these psychological damages are direct consequences of the physical injuries caused by property owner negligence, and compensation includes addressing these less visible but equally significant effects.

Common Injuries from Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability can happen when individuals sustain injuries because of unsafe surroundings on someone else’s property. These injuries typically require medical treatment and sometimes lead to financial hardship related to medical bills and lost wages.

Broken Bones

Slip and fall incidents frequently result in broken bones and internal fractures. These injuries require weeks or months of healing, and in older adults, hip fractures may necessitate surgery and extended rehabilitation.

Head Injuries

Head injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries happen when people fall and strike their heads on hard surfaces. Even temporary concussions can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and concentration difficulties that persist for weeks.

Back Injuries

Back and spine injuries range from muscle strains to herniated discs and, in more serious cases, spinal cord damage. These injuries often cause significant pain and may limit mobility or require surgical intervention.

Lacerations

Lacerations and contusions are common in premises liability cases, particularly when people encounter broken glass, sharp edges or fall against hard objects. Deep cuts may require stitches and can leave permanent scarring.

Common Accidents in Premises Liability Cases

Property owners and managers are responsible for their spaces in ways that prevent incidents. When they fail, the consequences often fall on unsuspecting visitors or tenants. Here are common negligence issues leading to slip-and-fall lawsuits.

• Floor-related incidents
• Water hazards
• Poor lighting
• Structural and maintenance issues

What Makes These Cases Actionable

What makes these situations legally actionable isn’t just that an accident happened. It’s that someone responsible for the property knew (or should have known) about the problem and didn’t take reasonable steps to fix it or warn people about it.

Recognizing when an accident might qualify for a premises liability claim means looking beyond the immediate circumstances to understand the history of the problem and whether reasonable care would have prevented an injury.

When Both Parties Play a Role in the Accident

In premises liability situations, it’s not uncommon for the injured person to have contributed in some way to what happened. Perhaps they were looking at their phone while walking, didn’t notice a warning sign, or chose to use a path they knew might be hazardous.

Tennessee recognizes this reality as modified comparative negligence. The court determines what percentage of responsibility belongs to each party. However, under Tennessee premises liability law, if someone is 50% or more responsible for what happened, you cannot recover any compensation.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Property owners have to maintain safe standards for visitors and guests. When they fail and someone is injured, the law provides a way to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

Our Nashville personal injury lawyers offer a free consultation to review the facts of your situation and determine if legal action is warranted. During this meeting, we assess the strength of your potential claim, explain relevant legal standards, and outline what you might expect in terms of timeline and process. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.

FAQ

How to prove that a property owner’s negligence led to my injury?

Proving property owner’s negligence requires establishing four key elements: the owner owed a duty of care, they breached that duty, the breach directly caused the injury, and actual damages resulted. Evidence might include surveillance footage showing hazards, maintenance records documenting neglected repairs, or witness statements confirming that the dangerous condition existed for a reasonable time. Tennessee courts evaluate whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it.  

How is compensation for serious injuries calculated in premises liability cases?

Fair compensation is based on injury severity. Economic damages include losses such as current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost income. Non-economic damages cover pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life. For particularly severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries or spinal damage, compensation may also include long-term care costs and home modifications.

Can victims file for liability accidents on their own?

While not mandatory, experienced premises liability attorneys can be key when a property owner denies responsibility, when insurance companies try to minimize injuries and treatment required, when multiple parties share liability (such as property managers, tenants, or maintenance companies), or when permanent disabilities result from the incident.

Do all property owners owe the same duty of care to all visitors?

Dangerous conditions on residential properties involve different legal standards than commercial cases. Commercial visitors are typically invitees owed the highest duty, while residential visitors may be social guests (licensees) owed a moderate duty. Residential owners generally must warn of or fix known dangers but aren’t obligated to inspect for hazards like commercial owners.

How do insurance companies handle known hazards in liability claims?

Insurance companies investigate whether dangers qualify as “known hazards” and if the injured person shares responsibility. They typically request recorded statements, medical records, and background information to find potential weaknesses in your claim.

Common defenses include arguing the danger was obvious, you weren’t paying attention, or the property owner didn’t have enough time to fix the problem. Adjusters often make low initial settlement offers, hoping to resolve claims before you hire legal representation. Working with Nashville premises liability attorneys can help fight these strategies.