Premises Liability

Premises liability law protects residents, customers, clients and guests of public or private property who may be put at risk due to an owner's failure to provide safe premises. Premises liability cases are brought against property owners or property managers who are accused of negligence that resulted in injury. Premises liability claims may fall into either the slip and fall or negligent security type.

Premises Liability claims are brought when a severe injury occurs due to a dangerous condition on another's property. Uneven flooring inside or outside of a property, spilled substances, and weak stairs are all potentially harmful conditions that a property owner should remedy before people are put at risk. When owners and/or managers are shown to have been negligent, victims injured as a result may be entitled to monetary compensation.

Negligent security claims may be brought against owners or managers who fail to deter acts of crime with reasonable measures. Properties that lack adequate night lighting, security staff, functional locks, surveillance systems, gates, and other safety measures may be held responsible when violent attacks happen on their property.