Premises Liability

Premises liability law generally refers to harm that occurs on someone else's property that was caused by a negligent or unsafe condition. Landowners must protect those who are lawfully on the land from injury.

There are different laws and circumstances affecting the owner or operator's liability when it comes to the premises. In the case of government premises, an immunity law might prevent any sort of recovery. Near construction sites, special care must be taken to protect passersby from hazards. If you're visiting someone, your host has a responsibility to advise guests of any known hazards. In a store, the owner or manager must inspect the property to insure that the store is safe.

Property owners face a significant potential liability problem every time someone steps onto their property. Well-trained, motivated security officers can help create a safe environment that reduces the potential for tort liability and improves business and public relations.

Some dangerous conditions that a landlord can be liable for are:

• Inadequate security
• Rape
• Negligence in the removal of snow and/or ice
• Inadequate lighting
• Dangerous conditions on the property (and failure to warn the public)
• Poorly maintained furniture
• Dog attacks
• Uncovered ditches or holes on property
• Broken stairways
• Assault

Slip & fall legal practice deals with the concept of premises liability. An owner of property owes a duty to his guests to keep his property in a reasonably safe condition. So, if you slip & fall at the local grocery store, your grocer may have breached his duty to provide you, his customer, with a reasonably safe shopping experience. If such a breach caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation from the grocer.

Subcategories: Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters - Automatic Doors - Confined Animal Feeding Operations - Dog Bite - Fitness Centers - Hot Tubs & Spas - Inadequate Security - Playground Accidents - Pool Accidents - Sick Building Syndrome - Ski Resorts - Superstore Liability.

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