Premises Liability Attorney in Newark, Delaware
Slips, Trips and Falls | Dog Bites and Animal Attacks | Elevator and Escalator Accidents | Falling Objects | Ice and Snow Conditions | Inadequate Lighting and Warnings
In Newark, Delaware, as in the rest of the country, the owner or manager of residential or commercial property has a duty to maintain the premises so that the risk of injury to legal visitors is minimized. A landlord, homeowner or business owner must reasonably monitor the premises, and must either take appropriate action to eliminate potential dangers or must properly warn visitors of known risks. If you have been hurt because residential or commercial property was poorly maintained, we can help.
At the law office of Michael J. Hood, LLC, we have aggressively protected the rights of injured people in Newark and across Delaware for more than 30 years. We take an individualized approach to every case we handle, listening carefully to your story so we know exactly what happened as well as what you need to get your life back on track. We will keep you fully informed and involved at all times, helping you understand your options and your likelihood of success so you can make good decisions about how you want to proceed. We’ll always be honest with you, telling you what you need to hear even if it’s not what you want to hear. You’ll work with attorney Hood at all times, never with an inexperienced associate or a paralegal. We’ll use our decades of experience, knowledge and skill to help you get the outcome you want.
To arrange a free initial consultation, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000.
An Experienced Premises Liability Attorney in Newark, DE
We offer comprehensive counsel to anyone who has been injured on someone else’s property. Attorney Hood will fully investigate the facts and circumstances of your injury, visiting the property if necessary, to get an understanding of exactly what happened. We will carefully gather, assess and preserve all relevant evidence, and will prepare and file all necessary documentation required by the court. We will also be strong advocates for you in all hearings or proceedings.
We take all types of premises liability claims, including:
- Slips, trips and falls sustained as a result of slippery surfaces; broken or defective flooring; wet or icy weather conditions; defective or damaged steps, handrails or stairs; broken or poorly maintained elevators or escalators; and improperly maintained sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and other walkways
- Injuries resulting from poor or inadequate security, including muggings, beatings, sexual assaults or robbery
- Any type of injury sustained in an animal attack, from bruises to bites to scarring or disfigurement
- Injuries from falling objects
Contact Our Newark, DE Office Today
We offer a free initial consultation to every new client. For an appointment, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but we will also set up an appointment evenings or weekends upon request. We will come to your home or the hospital if you are unable to travel.