Premises liability attorneys handle situations in which someone is injured due to negligence or inaction of a property owner or operator. Property owners are required by law to provide a safe environment for visitors.
Incidents that may require you to consult a premises liability attorney include:
- Animal bites
- Slip and fall accidents
- Negligent or inadequate security
- Swimming pool injuries
- Poor maintenance
- Retail store liability
- Restaurant liability
While states vary on the types and degrees of liability, the status of the victim can be a factor. There are three classifications of property visitors:
- Invitees have an implied or expressed offer to enter and/or stay on your property. These are typically public or business guests.
- Licensees also have an implied or expressed offer to enter and/or stay on your property, but these are typically social guests.
- Trespassers, obviously have no invitation to be on your property.
In premises liability cases, it is especially important to act quickly. Your case may depend on the preservation of evidence documenting the state of the property at the time of your injury and on eyewitness accounts of the accident. When you or a loved one have been hurt on someone’s property – whether it is a home or a business – slip and fall injury lawyers can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Call the personal injury attorneys at Burg Simpson at (866) 344-7582 or fill out our FREE case evaluation form to get started.
To establish premises liability, there are a few criteria that must be met:
The defendant must own the property
The plaintiff must be an invitee or licensee. While trespassers did not use to have any safeguards, the law has gradually granted them more protections since the late 1960s.
There must be actual negligence – a breach of the duty of care – or a more overt wrongful act, such as an assault.
Slip, Trip, and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls are by far the most prevalent of premises liability injuries, these are being handled by slip and fall injury lawyers. While property owners are not necessarily responsible for every slip and fall on their property, if unsafe and preventable conditions led to the injury, then the owner may be at fault. However, if the victim was impaired or behaving recklessly, he or she may be responsible for any injuries, rather than the property owner. They also may not be responsible if they had no notice of the unsafe or dangerous conditions on their property.
Some examples of property owner negligence can include:
Poor lighting
Slippery surfaces, including stairs
Unmarked steps
Obstructions
Loose tiles or ripped carpeting
Negligent Security
Tenants and visitors have the right to reasonably expect a safe environment. Such expectations can include:
Locked buildings
Adequate lighting
Security personnel on staff and monitoring the premises
Secure, staffed lobbies
Sufficiently maintained security equipment
Contact a Premises Liability Attorney at Burg Simpson Today
Premises liability lawsuits can be very difficult to win. The sooner you contact a premises liability attorney, the better the chances of preserving the evidence, assembling eyewitness accounts, and establishing facts in the case. Whether you need assistance with a slip and fall case or another type of premises liability claim, Burg Simpson has the resources and experience to fight for you, whether that means a settlement or litigation.
Call our experienced Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers today at (866) 344-7582 or fill out our FREE case evaluation form.
