Premise Liability
🔑 Common Examples of Premises Liability Cases:
- Slip and falls (wet floors, icy sidewalks, loose rugs)
- Poor lighting or broken stairs can lead to injury
- Negligent security (someone is attacked due to a lack of cameras or guards)
- Dog bites on your property
- Falling objects in stores or warehouses
- Swimming pool accidents
🧑⚖️ Who Can Be Held Liable?
- Property owners
- Landlords
- Business operators
- Property managers
They’re typically responsible for:
- Inspecting the property
- Fixing hazards on time
- Posting clear warnings if a danger can’t be fixed right away
🤕 For an Injured Person to Win a Case:
They usually have to prove:
- The property was unsafe
- The owner knew or should have known about the danger
- They were lawfully on the property
- The unsafe condition directly caused their injury