$120,000

Subcontractor Injury at Residential Property — Premises Liability and Negligence

Clark & Howell, LLC, a personal injury and civil litigation law firm based in York, Maine, represents individuals injured due to the negligence of others, including premises liability and slip-and-fall matters.

In this matter, a subcontractor was conducting a walk-through at a residential property to discuss planned renovation work. During that walk-through, the homeowner, who was acting as his own general contractor, failed to warn the subcontractor of a dangerous condition on the property. Specifically, the homeowner neglected to protect or mark a first-floor opening that led directly to the basement. As a result of this unsafe condition and lack of warning, the subcontractor fell through the opening and suffered a head injury.

Under Maine personal injury and premises liability law, property owners — including homeowners acting as general contractors — owe a duty of care to individuals on their property. This duty includes warning invited visitors of hazards the owner knows or should reasonably know about. If a property owner breaches that duty by failing to protect against known dangers, and an injury results, the injured party may pursue compensation for damages. The personal injury attorneys at Clark & Howell routinely handle such premises liability claims, helping clients understand their rights under state law and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other losses related to negligent conduct.

In this case, the claim was resolved through settlement, resulting in a recovery of $120,000 for the injured subcontractor. The settlement reflects negotiated compensation for the subcontractor’s injuries arising from the homeowner’s failure to maintain a reasonably safe property and to provide appropriate warnings of the hazardous condition.