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If you’ve been injured due to a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, taking the right steps early on can strengthen your case and protect your health:

1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately - Even if injuries seem minor, get evaluated by a medical professional.

2. Report the Incident - Notify the property owner, manager, or employee right away. Ask for an incident report and request a copy if one is created.

3. Document the Scene - Take photos or video of the hazard (e.g., wet floor, broken handrail, uneven surface) and the surrounding area.

4. Gather Witness Information - If anyone saw what happened, ask for their name and contact details.

5. Preserve Evidence - Keep the shoes, clothing, or personal items you were wearing at the time of the incident.

6. Keep Records of Everything - Save all medical records, bills, missed work documentation, and any correspondence related to the incident.

7. Contact DeGeorge & Polverini - Before dealing with insurance adjusters, talk to an experienced attorney who can protect your rights.

Under Ohio law, your right to recover damages depends on your status on the property at the time of the injury (invitee, licensee, or trespasser) and whether the property owner knew—or should have known—about the dangerous condition. These cases are fact-specific, and your rights depend on several legal principles that determine the property owner’s responsibility.

Ohio follows a comparative negligence rule. This means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault—as long as you were less than 51% responsible for the incident. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of fault.

At DeGeorge & Polverini, we help injured individuals across Ohio assert their rights and hold negligent property owners accountable. If you’ve been hurt due to unsafe conditions, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Premises liability cases often involve complex issues of responsibility, insurance coverage, and proof of negligence. At DeGeorge & Polverini Law, we have the experience and focus to navigate these challenges effectively. Whether you were injured in a slip and fall, trip hazard, or unsafe property condition, we know how to investigate, preserve key evidence, and hold property owners accountable. Our firm provides direct attorney involvement from the start, clear communication throughout your case, and a strategic approach aimed at full and fair compensation. We’re here to make sure you’re not left paying the price for someone else’s failure to maintain a safe environment.