Premises liability is a subset of personal injury law that applies to many public and private spaces, including stores, public sidewalks, and even your neighbor’s yard. While it may be lesser known than car accident law, premises liability law is extremely important if someone finds themselves injured due to the negligence of a homeowner, business, or the government. If you have suffered an injury pursuable under premises liability law, you can seek financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Premises liability is anchored in responsibility. For example, homeowners are responsible for the safety of their guests. If a homeowner is aware of a broken railing leading to their front door, does not repair it, and as a result a visitor leaning on that railing falls, the homeowner is considered to have caused that injury. There are many different variations of common injuries which could be pursued as a premises liability case:
- Any property left in dangerous conditions
- Dog bites or other pet-related injuries
- Unmarked wet or slippery floors
- Broken railings, stairs, or steps
- Lack of building or parking lot security
- Unmaintained elevators or escalators
- Broken lights obscuring clutter on the ground
