"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
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Experienced Premise Liability Injury Attorney providing Personal Injury representation involving Animal Alergic Reaction Injury throughout the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Allergic Reaction Lawyers: Premises Liability for Undisclosed Animals
For individuals with severe animal allergies, an unexpected encounter with an animal—whether a pet, an emotional support animal, or even dander in the air—in a public place can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction, including anaphylactic shock. When a property owner or business fails to disclose the presence of animals they permit on the premises, they breach their duty of care to provide a reasonably safe environment for all invitees.
If you suffered a serious injury due to an allergic reaction to an animal in an Ohio public place where the owner failed to warn you, our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team can help. We focus on Premises Liability and Negligent Failure to Warn claims to secure compensation for your emergency medical costs, trauma, and lasting health issues.
Failure to Warn: The Duty of Care in Ohio Premises Liability
Under Ohio law, a business owner or property occupier owes the highest duty of care to an invitee (customer, guest, or patron). This duty requires the owner to inspect the premises and either correct any known hazardous conditions or warn the invitee of the danger. A known presence of animals, especially in enclosed or high-traffic areas, can constitute a foreseeable hazard for those with severe allergies.
We build a strong claim by proving the following elements:
- Foreseeable Danger: The property owner knew or should have known that allowing the animal without disclosure created a foreseeable risk of harm to allergic individuals.
- Breach of Duty: The owner failed to disclose the animal's presence or failed to clearly post warnings, constituting a negligent failure to warn.
- Causation: The lack of warning was the direct cause of your inability to take preventative action (like leaving the premises or administering an EpiPen), leading directly to your allergic reaction.
- Damages: You suffered actual harm, such as hospitalization, medical expenses, or long-term injury.
Addressing Complexities and Defenses
Cases involving allergic reactions require meticulous legal strategy due to complex medical and legal defenses often raised by property owners. Our firm is prepared to counter common challenges:
- The "Open and Obvious" Defense: The defense may argue the animal was open and obvious. We counter this by showing that the allergen itself (e.g., airborne dander or residual hair) was the danger, which is a hidden or latent condition, not one that is readily visible or avoidable.
- Comparative Negligence: The defense may argue that you were partially at fault for not carrying medication or disclosing your allergy. Under R.C. 2315.33, your ability to recover damages is only barred if you are found to be more than 50% at fault, and any compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
- Service Animals: While Service Animals are protected under the ADA and Ohio Administrative Code, businesses must still make reasonable accommodations and ensure they do not fundamentally alter their services or create a direct threat. We analyze the specifics of the animal's presence and the owner's failure to mitigate the risk to you.
Securing Compensation for Anaphylaxis and Allergy Injuries
A severe allergic reaction can result in thousands of dollars in medical debt and lasting health consequences. We fight to recover comprehensive compensation for all damages resulting from the owner's negligent failure to warn, including:
- Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalization
- Prescription Costs (EpiPens, steroid treatments, inhalers)
- Lost Wages and Diminished Earning Capacity
- Psychological Counseling for Trauma and PTSD
- Pain and Suffering and Emotional Distress
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio (R.C. 2305.10) is typically two years from the date of the allergic reaction. Contacting an attorney immediately is vital to document the premises condition and secure witness testimony.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If a severe allergic reaction to an animal in a public place caused you serious injury because the property owner failed in their duty to disclose or warn, contact our legal team for a confidential case evaluation.
Call TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297 today to schedule your Free Consultation.
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5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
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