A premises liability claim is a personal injury case for someone who has been hurt on another person’s property. They believe that the property owner was negligent in some way and caused the accident that led to their injury.
If you have been injured, it is important to know if you have a premises liability claim or not. With that in mind, here are a few examples of how it could happen.
Slip-and-fall accidents
In some cases, slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents can happen on another person’s property. This could happen if the property owner is negligent in performing maintenance, and a visitor trips and falls on the stairs or on a broken sidewalk. Inadequate lighting is another common issue, which could lead to trip-and-fall accidents on a commercial property or in a parking lot.
Dog bites
Another potential issue is being attacked by a dangerous dog. Dog owners have an obligation to keep their pets properly restrained on their property, usually with a fence, a lead or a leash. A negligent owner who allows an attack to occur may be responsible for the injuries.
Attractive nuisances
Finally, when homeowners have something on their property that is dangerous to children, they often need to take additional steps to secure it. For instance, someone with a backyard pool needs to install a locking gate and a fence. Failure to do so could lead to a premises liability claim if a child wanders onto the property and is injured.
These are just a few examples, but make sure you know what legal steps to take if you have suffered injuries and want to seek financial compensation for medical bills and more.