Premises Liability

A property owner or occupier can be held liable for injuries caused by a variety of unsafe or defective conditions on their property.

Types of Premises Liability Claims

Inadequate maintenance: Injuries caused by poorly maintained property, such as broken railings, crumbling stairs, sidewalks in disrepair, or holes in a walkway.
Negligent security: An assault or other criminal act that was foreseeable but could have been prevented by adequate security measures, such as proper lighting in a parking garage or functioning locks.
Dog bites or animal attacks: When a property owner is aware of a dangerous animal but fails to control or restrain it, resulting in an attack.
Swimming pool accidents: Injuries or drowning in a pool that was not properly secured with fencing and gates, especially concerning children.
Elevator and escalator accidents: Injuries resulting from mechanical failures or lack of proper maintenance.
Falling objects: Items falling from a store shelf, materials on a construction site, or fixtures from a ceiling.
Fire or burn injuries: Harm caused by fires, explosions, or exposed wiring due to poor maintenance or code violations.
Toxic exposure: Sickness caused by exposure to toxic substances like mold, lead, asbestos, or chemicals