Premises Liability

Premises liability is a legal concept that typically comes into play in personal injury cases where the injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on someones property

Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, and premises liability cases are no exception. In order to win a premises liability case, the injured person must prove that the property owner was negligent with respect to ownership and/or maintenance of the property. In general, negligence means that the property owner failed to use reasonable care in connection with the property

Types of Premises Liability Cases

Many different types of personal injury cases can be classified as premises liability cases, including:

• slip and fall cases
• snow and ice accidents
• inadequate maintenance of the premises
• defective conditions on the premises
• inadequate building security leading to injury or assault
• elevator and escalator accidents
• dog bites
• swimming pool accidents
• amusement park accidents
• fires
• water leaks or flooding
• toxic fumes or chemicals

As you can see, premises liability cases include a wide range of fact scenarios. Even dog bite cases fall under the umbrella of premises liability because they involve an unsafe condition on someones property (the presence of a potentially dangerous dog)

Given all of these factors, it is imperative you seek legal counsel to help you navigate your way through your possible claim. Call us, or go to our 'Contact Us' page to make an appointment today.