Premises liability encompasses many scenarios where an individual suffers harm due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. Slip and fall accidents, injuries caused by malfunctioning equipment, and harm caused by collapsed structures are among the most common types of premises liability claims.
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Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are probably the most common type of premises liability cases. These incidents occur when you lose your footing and fall due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. Whether indoors or outdoors, slip and fall accidents can result in a range of injuries, from minor bruises to severe fractures or head trauma.
Common causes for slip and fall accidents include:
- Wet or slippery floors due to spills, leaks, or recently mopped areas.
- Uneven surfaces such as cracked sidewalks, uneven flooring, or loose rugs or carpets.
- Inadequate lighting, making it difficult to see obstacles or hazards in pathways.
- Failure to provide warning signs for potential hazards like wet floors or steps.
- Weather conditions such as ice, snow, or rain, especially in outdoor areas.
These accidents can happen anywhere, at someone’s home, at your local mall, or while walking in a park. However, where and how the slip and fall occurred will impact how your case will proceed. After reviewing the details of your case, our personal injury lawyers will guide you through the slip and fall claim process.
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Inadequate Maintenance
Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a safe condition and promptly address any hazards that could cause harm to others. This responsibility includes conducting regular inspections, repairing structural defects, and ensuring that equipment is in proper working order.
Failure to fulfill these duties can result in liability for injuries sustained on the property, with property owners potentially held accountable for negligence in maintaining a safe environment for visitors or occupants.
Whether it’s a private residence, a commercial establishment, or a public space, the property owner’s duty of care and the foreseeability of the hazard will play a crucial role in determining liability.
Negligent Security
This type of premises liability claim involves instances where individuals are harmed due to inadequate security measures on someone else’s property. These cases typically arise when property owners fail to implement reasonable security measures to protect visitors or occupants from foreseeable criminal acts, such as assaults, robberies, or vandalism.
Premises liability claims could be based on negligent security under the following circumstances:
- Insufficient lighting in parking lots
- Broken locks on doors or windows
- Lack of security personnel in high-risk areas
- Failure to install or maintain security cameras
- Inadequate fencing or barriers around the property
Property owners have a legal duty to take steps to prevent foreseeable criminal activities on their premises. Failure to do so can result in liability for any resulting injuries or damages.
Negligent security cases often hinge on demonstrating that the property owner knew or should have known about the risk of criminal activity and failed to take adequate precautions to address it, causing harm to individuals lawfully on the property.
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Elevator and Escalator Incidents
Elevator or escalator incidents can serve as the basis for premises liability claims when you are injured due to unsafe conditions or negligence on the part of the property owner or manager.
Inadequate maintenance, lack of inspections, or failure to comply with safety regulations can contribute to elevator or escalator accidents. Property owners have a legal duty to ensure that elevators and escalators on their premises are safe.
When injuries occur due to negligence in maintaining or operating these devices, you may pursue premises liability claims to seek compensation.
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Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
Animal attacks or dog bites can lead to serious health complications and are especially dangerous for children. Injuries may include puncture wounds and tissue damage, or in more severe cases, it can lead to fractures and disfigurement. Dog bites can also transmit infectious diseases like rabies or bacterial infections.
Pet owners are legally responsible for their dogs and can be held accountable for any harm caused by their pets, including dog bite incidents. In many jurisdictions, owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent their dogs from posing a danger to others. This duty includes properly restraining and controlling their dogs in public places.
Additionally, pet owners may be liable for injuries caused by their dogs if they knew or should have known about the animal’s dangerous disposition (a history of aggression or previous biting incidents). A dog bite lawyer from our team will help you prove liability.
Swimming Pool Accidents
These types of premises liability cases encompass a range of incidents that occur in or around swimming pools, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. Our premises liability attorneys will investigate the circumstances of the accident and determine the cause.
Factors contributing to swimming pool accidents include:
- inadequate fencing or barriers around the pool area
- lack of supervision
- poor maintenance leading to slippery surfaces
- malfunctioning equipment
- failure to comply with safety regulations
In the tragic event of a fatal swimming pool accident, our wrongful death lawyers offer compassionate legal guidance. We will help you receive wrongful death damages to cover your losses and hold the at-fault party accountable.
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These are only a few examples of the most common types of premises liability cases. Please contact us even if you were hurt under different circumstances; we might still be able to help.
Claggett, Sykes & Garza wants to empower injured victims to fight for justice. We will tell you everything you need to know to make informed decisions about your case.
