[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For most people, the term 'premises liability' sounds like legal jargon that attorneys would use but could never affect them. That couldn't be further from the truth. Premises liability law is pervasive, applying to many public and private spaces. It's designed to protect people from the negligence of homeowners, businesses, and in certain circumstances, the government. The most important thing to remember about premises liability is that if you become injured due to the negligence of someone else, you can seek financial compensation.
Premises liability is a subset of personal injury law. In a nutshell, it designates that property owners are responsible for the safety of anyone on their property. Should a visitor on their property become injured, the property owner is helped liable for those injuries. There are several different variations of premises liability cases, including:
- Dog bites and other attacks by pets
- Wet, slippery, or cluttered floors
- Any dangerous condition on a property
- Broken stairs or hand railings
- Lack of building or parking lot security
- Poorly maintained elevators or escalators
- Defective lighting
