Oakland County Premises Liability Attorney

Oakland County Premises Liability

Oakland County Premises Liability Attorney

Slip-and-falls, snow and ice, negligent security, and dangerous-condition claims demand more than a settlement letter — they demand a trial lawyer ready to challenge insurer defenses head-on. Attorney Manny Chahal handles premises liability matters across Oakland County, including Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Southfield, Royal Oak, and Troy.

Recent Result: $2.135 million Wayne County jury verdict and $1.1 million personal injury settlement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Cases We Handle

Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters in this region.

Slip-and-Fall

Wet floors, transitory substances, and unmaintained walkways in retail and commercial properties.

Snow & Ice Falls

Premises duty in Michigan winters — effective ice-management and shovel-clearing protocols are routinely litigated post-incident.

Trip-and-Fall

Uneven sidewalks, unmarked elevation changes, parking lot pothole and curb defects.

Negligent Security

Foreseeable third-party criminal acts at apartment complexes, parking structures, hotels, and entertainment venues.

Dog Bite Injury

Strict-liability dog bite claims under MCL 287.351.

Inadequate Lighting & Maintenance

Common-area defects, building code violations, and ADA-related fall hazards.

Michigan Law Driving Your Claim

The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.

MCL 600.5805Three-year statute of limitations for premises liability and personal injury claims.
MCL 600.2959Comparative fault — recovery reduced by claimant’s percentage of fault.
MCL 287.351Dog Bite Statute — strict liability for dog bite injuries on public or lawful private premises.
MCL 600.6304Allocation of fault among joint tortfeasors and non-parties.
Lugo v. Ameritech Corp.Open-and-obvious doctrine — historically a defense theory in Michigan premises cases (now significantly altered following Kandil-Elsayed and Pinsky).
Kandil-Elsayed v. F&E Oil & Pinsky v. Kroger2023 Michigan Supreme Court decisions reshaping the open-and-obvious doctrine in favor of plaintiffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michigan still an open-and-obvious state?

In 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court in Kandil-Elsayed v. F&E Oil and Pinsky v. Kroger fundamentally reshaped the open-and-obvious doctrine — making it a comparative-fault factor rather than a complete defense. This is a major plaintiff-side development.

How long do I have to file an Oakland County premises claim?

Generally three years from the date of injury under MCL 600.5805. Government-entity claims have notice deadlines as short as 120 days under MCL 691.1404 — act quickly.

What if the property owner says the hazard was obvious?

Following Kandil-Elsayed, an open-and-obvious hazard is no longer an automatic defense. The jury weighs the openness of the hazard against the property owner’s breach of duty under comparative-fault principles.

Do I have a claim against a city or county?

Possibly — Michigan’s Government Tort Liability Act (MCL 691.1407) provides limited exceptions to governmental immunity. Notice deadlines are short and procedural rules are strict; consult counsel immediately.

Injured on Someone Else’s Property?

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