Premises liability lawsuits hold property owners liable for injuries and deaths which occurred on their property as a result of their negligence or failure to reasonably maintain a safe property.
The law of premises liability is usually governed by the law of negligence. To prove that a person or entity was negligent, the injured party or their attorney must prove that:
- A duty of care was owed to him or her
- There was a breach of that duty
- The breach of that duty caused the injuries
- The claimant suffered legally recognized damages
Types of Premises Liability Cases:
Common problems which may result in an injury and a premises liability lawsuit include:
- Amusement park accidents
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Fires
- Inadequate security
- Inadequate maintenance of the premises
- Defective conditions on the premises
- Dog bites
- Slip and fall accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Toxic fumes or chemicals.