Connecticut Premises Liability Attorneys

Skilled Lawyers for Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents and Dog Bites in Hartford

Residential and commercial property owners have a legal responsibility to make sure their premises are safe. When they do not take the proper steps to protect the safety of visitors, accidents can occur, and people may suffer serious or even life-threatening injuries. Property hazards, inadequate security measures, and unrestrained animals can all put visitors, tenants, and customers at risk. If a lack of property maintenance, negligent security, or irresponsible pet ownership resulted in an injury, victims may have legal grounds to seek compensation.

At Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC, we help injury victims take legal action against negligent property owners, landlords, and businesses. Premises liability cases often hinge on technical details, and our attorneys have the knowledge and resources to gather evidence, prove fault, and help recover compensation. Over our team's more than 60 years of combined experience, we have successfully handled complex personal injury claims, even when liability was initially unclear. Contact our Hartford law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Determining Negligence in Slip-and-Fall Accident Claims

Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common premises liability claims, and they often occur due to unsafe walking surfaces or poorly maintained properties. Falls can happen in grocery stores, apartment buildings, office complexes, parking lots, and private residences. While some falls result in minor injuries, others can cause serious harm requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.

At Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC, we advocate for clients who have suffered injuries due to hazardous property conditions. Our firm investigates whether property owners failed to take reasonable steps to correct dangerous conditions, such as:

• Wet floors in grocery stores, department stores, or office buildings
• Freshly waxed or mopped floors in office centers and apartment buildings without proper warning signs
• Dangerous or faulty stairways and handrails that increase the risk of falls
• Icy or snowy walkways on residential and commercial property that were not properly cleared or salted
• Uneven sidewalks and pavement creating tripping hazards
• Poorly lit stairwells and parking lots leading to reduced visibility and increased risk of falls

To establish liability, we gather maintenance records, security footage, and eyewitness statements to prove that the hazardous condition existed for a significant amount of time and should have been addressed. We also consult with engineers and safety experts to evaluate property damage and building code violations.

Advocating for Victims of Animal Attacks in Connecticut

Dog bites and other animal attacks can result in serious physical and emotional trauma. Connecticut law holds pet owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their animals, meaning that victims do not need to prove negligence to seek compensation.

At Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC, we take aggressive legal action against negligent pet owners to hold them accountable for failing to properly restrain or control their animals. We help victims pursue compensation in cases involving:

• Pit bulls, German shepherds, Chows, and other aggressive breeds known for biting or attacking unprovoked
• Dogs with a prior history of aggression that should have been properly restrained
• Violations of leash laws, where owners failed to keep their dogs properly secured in public places
• Attacks on children, who are particularly vulnerable to severe injuries from dog bites
• Cat attacks that result in deep scratches, infections, or permanent scarring

We develop compelling legal arguments by collecting evidence from the attacks and demonstrating the prior history of the animal. Our firm seeks to hold the owners responsible through showing violations of leash laws or failure to acknowledge an animal's aggressive history.

Handling Negligent Security Claims

Inadequate security measures can place visitors and tenants at risk of serious harm. Property owners have a duty to provide reasonable security measures to protect people from foreseeable dangers, including violent crimes. If a person is assaulted, robbed, or otherwise harmed on someone else's property due to negligent security, the property owner may be held liable.

Our firm investigates whether a lack of security contributed to the incident by evaluating factors such as:

• Broken or missing security cameras
• Inadequate lighting in parking lots or stairwells
• Failure to screen or properly train security guards
• Unsecured entrances in apartment complexes or office buildings
• Lack of security personnel in high-crime areas

When property owners fail to take reasonable precautions to prevent foreseeable attacks, we fight to ensure victims receive compensation for their injuries, emotional distress, and other damages.

Contact Our Experienced Hartford, CT Premises Liability Lawyers

If you have been injured due to a slip-and-fall accident, a dog bite, or negligent security, Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC is prepared to provide the legal representation you need. We are committed to holding property owners accountable for failing to maintain safe premises, and we work to secure compensation for injury victims.

Contact us today at 860-290-8690 to schedule a free initial consultation. We handle serious injury and wrongful death claims, and we are available for evening and weekend appointments when necessary. Our firm also provides legal services in Spanish.