Under Nevada law, the owners or occupants of property have an ongoing duty to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. That duty extends not only to friends, business associates and unexpected visitors, but even to trespassers. Whether or not you are entitled to recover for your injuries also depends on the way in which the accident occurred. If a dangerous condition was partially concealed, or could not reasonably be avoided, the owner or occupant of the property may be liable for your injuries. In two recent cases, Mr. Achrem obtained settlements exceeding $300,000 for each of his clients. In another case in which a nurse fell on ice that had accumulated on the Defendant's premises and who later developed an invasive condition called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Mr. Achrem was able to settle her case for the full $1,000,000.00 policy limits the Defendants had on the property. In order to win a slip and fall, or trip and fall case, the Plaintiff has to prove (i) that there was a dangerous or defective condition on the premises; (ii) that the Defendant knew or should have known about the condition; (iii) that the Defendant had a reasonable opportunity to fix what was wrong but failed to do so; (iv) that the Plaintiff could not have avoided the incident with the exercise of reasonable diligence; and (v) that the Plaintiff was injured as a direct result of the condition. If you have questions concerning your rights as a result of a slip, trip or fall on someone else's property, you should consult with an experienced attorney, and hope you will consider us. With over 40 years of combined legal experience, we have the resources, expertise and legal knowledge it takes to protect your legal rights. Achrem & Associates "From the claim to the courtroom, we're there when you need us most." Nevada Supreme Court Rule 196(4) requires the following disclaimer: "The State Bar of Nevada does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert."
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