INTRODUCTION
Have you been injured on someone else’s property? You may believe there really is nothing you can do – but you would be mistaken. In truth, numerous injuries occur in other people’s homes all the time, and the property owners are frequently held accountable. Today, we will discuss premises liability claims and what distinguishes them as distinct actions for specific instances of injuries that occur on the premises of another.
PREMISE LIABILITY
Premise liability refers to the possible legal obligation of a property owner (or property operator) for injuries caused as a result of dangerous circumstances on the property. Accidents involving slips and falls, pools, building sites, falling equipment, fires, animal and criminal assaults, or poor security can all occur in practically every sort of facility or open area.
PREMISES LIABILITY: COMMON INJURIES AND CAUSES
As we delve into the injuries that may be caused on premises, the liability claims regarding them can vary from modest to severe. Head injuries, spinal cord injuries, shattered bones, and skin burns are among the most common injuries sustained in premises liability incidents. Slip and fall incidents are the most prevalent causes of premises liability injuries, but there are many more, such as animal attacks, abuse and drowning.
CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND ACTIONS OF THE OWNER AND VISITOR
A uniform standard of care is implemented to both invitees and licensees in jurisdictions where consideration is paid to the state of the property and the actions of the owner and guest. With the exception of trespassers, this universal norm mandates the exercise of due care for the safety of all visitors.
Assessing whether an owner’s reasonableness standard toward licensees has been fulfilled necessitates an assessment of a number of issues, including:
- The visitor’s entry into the property
- how the property is utilised;
- the foreseeability of the accident or harm that happened;
- and the reasonableness of the owner/endeavor possessor’s to fix a hazardous condition or notify visitors of a dangerous situation.
COMPENSATION
Victims hurt on the other’s land may be able to recover premises liability damages, which include medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and misery, and punitive penalties. When an owner of the property fails to take reasonable precautions to prevent an accident from occurring on his or her property, he or she may be held liable for any injuries sustained as a consequence. The amount of damages received by a victim is determined by various criteria, such as the type of personal injury, the total amount of insurance available, and the expertise of the victim’s premises liability lawyer. In principle, victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other damages, as well as pain and suffering caused by their injuries.
CONCLUSION
In this blog we discussed the legal concept of premises liability. You reach out to me for free case evaluation or to answer any questions you may have.