When you walk into a store, visit a friend’s apartment building, or take your child to a local park, you expect the property to be reasonably safe. But when a property owner fails to fix hazards or warn people about them, you can suffer serious injuries, and the financial and emotional costs that come with them. A premises liability claim allows you to hold the property owner accountable and seek compensation for your losses.
At Ponce Law, our attorneys understand how overwhelming life can become after a slip and fall, dog bite, falling object, or another type of premises-related injury. You may be dealing with hospital bills, time off work, and pain that affects your daily life. We are here to help you get through it. Here is what you should know about the types of available damages in a Nashville premises liability case and how we can help you fight for every dollar you deserve.
In Nashville premises liability cases, damages refer to the losses you suffered because of your injury. These can include both financial costs and non-financial effects on your life.
Injuries from a fall or other accident can lead to emergency room visits, surgery, physical therapy, medication, and ongoing treatment. You can recover compensation for all of these medical costs, including future care that you may need.
If your injury caused you to miss time at work, you can seek compensation for the income you lost. If you are unable to return to your job, or have to take a lower-paying position due to your injury, you may also be able to recover damages for loss of earning capacity.
Not every loss has a receipt. Injuries cause real physical pain and emotional distress. You may no longer be able to enjoy activities you once loved or live life the way you used to. Tennessee law allows you to recover damages for the pain and suffering you endure.
If your injury resulted in a permanent condition, such as limited mobility, scarring, or disfigurement, you may be entitled to additional compensation to account for the long-term effects on your life.
Loss of enjoyment of life refers to the inability to participate in hobbies, social events, or everyday tasks that once brought you joy. While harder to calculate than financial losses, this type of damage recognizes the impact an injury can have on your overall quality of life.
State law places caps on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. For most premises liability claims in Nashville, the cap is $750,000 for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. However, if your injury involves catastrophic damage such as paralysis or amputation, the cap may be raised to $1,000,000. An experienced Nashville injury attorney can help determine the damages in your premises liability case, what your case may be worth, and whether any caps apply.
Insurance companies often try to minimize the amount they pay in these types of cases. They may question whether the property owner really knew about the hazard or argue that you were at fault. Having a lawyer who knows how to build a strong case and demand the full value of your damages is crucial.
At Ponce Law, we will investigate what happened, gather the evidence, and negotiate directly with the insurance company. If they do not offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to take your case to court. Our firm has earned the trust of clients across Middle Tennessee for one reason, we fight to win.
If you were hurt on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to recover damages for your losses. Our team at Ponce Law is ready to stand by your side. We are proud to be the only law firm in Middle Tennessee to win the Torch Award for ethics from the Better Business Bureau and to be voted Nashville’s Best Law Firm by the Tennessean’s Best of Music City Awards.
Reach out to us today to meet with one of our lawyers. We will listen to your story, explain the potential damages in a Nashville premises liability case, and help you move forward.
