"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."
Injury Due to Falling Unsecured Heavy Objects: Personal Injury Attorneys Protecting the Rights of Individuals throughout The State of Ohio
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Ohio Injury Due to Falling Unsecured Heavy Objects: Personal Injury Lawyers
Experienced Premise Liability Injury Attorney providing Personal Injury representation involving Injury Due to Falling Unsecured Heavy Objects throughout the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Falling Object Injury Lawyers: Premises Liability for Unsecured Objects
Injuries caused by unsecured heavy objects that fall—such as collapsing shelves, improperly anchored store displays, loose signage, or heavy retail merchandise—are often severe and entirely preventable. When a business or property owner fails to properly secure, install, or maintain fixtures and inventory, they create a deadly overhead hazard. These accidents frequently result in catastrophic injuries, including head trauma, neck injuries, and severe orthopedic damage.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury from a falling object on commercial or residential property in Ohio, you have a right to pursue a Premises Liability claim. Our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team will investigate these structural negligence claims, holding the responsible property owners and managers accountable under Ohio Revised Code.
Owner Liability for Unsecured Fixtures in Ohio
Under Ohio law, property owners owe their invitees (customers, business guests, and tenants) a duty of ordinary care. This duty requires them to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition and to warn of dangers that are known or should be known. For falling objects, we prove the owner breached this duty by demonstrating notice of the unstable condition:
- Actual Notice: The owner, manager, or an employee received a complaint or had direct knowledge that a shelf was loose, a sign was unstable, or merchandise was improperly stacked, but failed to secure the heavy object or warn customers.
- Constructive Notice: The defect (e.g., rusted brackets, broken fasteners, or a visibly overloaded shelf) existed for such a length of time that a reasonable owner, exercising ordinary diligence through proper inspection, should have known about the hazard and fixed it.
- Building/Safety Code Violations: We investigate whether the failing fixture (like a bolted shelf or sign) violated any local or state building and safety codes regarding installation, weight limits, or anchoring. A violation can establish negligence per se (negligence as a matter of law).
Landlord Liability (R.C. § 5321.04)
In residential settings, Ohio Revised Code § 5321.04 requires landlords to make all repairs necessary to keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition. This includes maintaining the structural integrity of common areas where heavy fixtures (like light fittings, ceiling panels, or shared storage shelves) could pose a risk to tenants.
Proving Fault and Causation in Falling Object Cases
Insurance companies often deny liability by claiming the falling object was an unforeseeable accident. Our firm uses a robust investigative approach to establish the link between the owner's negligence and your injury:
- Expert Witness Testimony: We work with forensic engineers to examine the failed shelf, display, or sign to determine if the failure was due to improper installation, overloading, faulty design, or poor maintenance.
- Internal Documents: We subpoena maintenance logs, inspection reports, employee training manuals (showing failure to train on proper stocking procedures), and past incident reports to prove the owner had prior notice of similar defects.
- Overcoming "Open and Obvious": In Ohio, the owner may claim the danger was open and obvious. However, the attendant circumstances doctrine can negate this defense if unusual circumstances (like a momentary distraction or poor lighting) prevented you from appreciating the danger.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Injuries from falling heavy objects can be devastating, resulting in serious head, spine, and internal trauma. Our firm fights to recover comprehensive damages for the victims of this negligence:
- Emergency Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Surgery
- Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Concussions, and Spinal Damage
- Lost Wages, Future Loss of Earning Capacity, and Permanent Disability
- Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, and Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio (R.C. § 2305.10) is typically two years from the date the injury occurred. It is critical to contact an attorney immediately, as the property owner will often quickly clean up the debris, destroying evidence of the defect.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one were seriously injured by a falling shelf, display, or sign due to structural or maintenance negligence, our firm is ready to fight for your rights.
Call TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297 today to schedule your Free Consultation.
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Office:
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
Call: TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297
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After prolonged exposure to toxic mold at my workplace, I started experiencing severe health issues. Proving the connection to the business's negligence felt impossible until I hired this firm. They were brilliant, connecting my health problems to the landlord's failure to address water damage. They gave me my health and my life back by securing a significant settlement. For mold-related injury cases, they are unparalleled."
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