Hagerstown, Maryland Premises Liability Lawyer

Attorney for Slip and Fall Accidents and Dog Bites in Hagerstown, MD

Whether you are visiting a hotel, restaurant, shopping area, private business, or someone's home, the property owner has an obligation to ensure your safety. If they fail to meet that obligation, and you have suffered an injury as a result, the property owner should be liable for the cost of your recovery.

Helping Injured Clients Recover

I am A.J. Serafini, a Maryland personal injury lawyer with more than 12 years of experience representing clients in the Hagerstown area at my office of Serafini Law. I know the challenges of resolving a personal injury claim while defending your best interests through the process, and I am prepared to provide you with the guidance you deserve to put your worries at ease in your claim.

Common Forms of Premises Liability Injuries

Some forms of premises liability injuries are more common than others. These injuries may include causes like negligent security, swimming pool injuries, trampoline accidents, elevator and escalator injuries, and improper maintenance. Many of these injuries occur at retail stores, but they can take place in a variety of other locations. Over the years, I have represented clients in these kinds of claims, and I have encountered two primary forms of injury more than others: dog bites and slip-and-falls.

Slip-and-Fall or Trip-and Fall Accidents

A slip-and-fall can happen for many different reasons, including loose handrails, uneven stairs, cluttered walkways, damaged sidewalks, ice patches, and unattended spills. A fall from a standing position can be enough to cause someone to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones, paralysis, or nerve damage.

When these or other consequences of your premises liability injury happen, they can affect the way you live for years to come. When a lifetime of consequences lies ahead of you, it is only fair that the compensation you receive for your injuries can continue to benefit you throughout the course of your life with these complications.

How a Dog Bite Can Harm You

A dog bite can come with serious consequences, including nerve damage, infection, loss of bodily function, and emotional trauma. A dog owner should be held accountable for the injuries their dog caused as long as the injuries were not the result of aggression by the victim toward the dog.

Recovering Fair Compensation After an Accident

My experience in these cases can be the guidance you need to secure the money you deserve. I look for every method of maximizing the compensation you can receive, including filing a claim against your own insurance company if you were harmed in your own home.

No matter who was responsible for your injuries, I will explore all the options to earn the optimal outcome in your claim, including through litigation and negotiation. As I represent you through your claim, I will go through the efforts to build the strongest case I can by gathering essential documents, filing paperwork, consulting with expert witnesses, and identifying the full costs of your injuries.

Insurance companies often look for ways to minimize the compensation they pay injury victims, and it is my responsibility as your legal representative to reject lowball settlement offers while maximizing the compensation you receive for your injuries.

Contact Our Hagerstown Premises Liability Attorney

A personal injury claim can take weeks or months to resolve. When you need money to cover the costs of your lost income and medical expenses, do not wait another moment to begin the process of holding the liable party accountable for your injuries.

If you were hurt in a premises liability accident on a construction site, in a retail store, or elsewhere, make sure the Maryland attorney you choose to defend you is capable of handling the details of your claim. Instead of trying to balance your health after an accident with resolving your claim, allow me to lead you to a swift and effective resolution. Call me at 240-744-1600 or fill out a contact form to schedule your free initial consultation today.