Premises Liability

Property owners have a responsibility to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When hazardous conditions are left unaddressed, serious injuries can occur in homes, businesses, parking lots, apartment complexes, and other public or private properties.

This resource provides educational information about premises liability, common property-related accidents, medical care, recovery, and the legal issues that may arise after an injury. Explore the topics below to learn more.

• Slip and Fall Accidents 
• Unsafe Property Conditions 
• Negligent Security
• Medical Care & Recovery

Premises liability refers to injuries that occur because of dangerous or unsafe conditions on someone else's property. While every situation is unique, these cases often involve hazards that could have been corrected or addressed through reasonable maintenance or safety measures.

Premises liability injuries can happen in retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, parking lots, sidewalks, private residences, and many other locations.

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability claims. Wet floors, uneven walkways, poor lighting, loose flooring, broken stairs, and other hazards may contribute to falls that result in injuries ranging from minor sprains to serious fractures or head injuries.

Unsafe property conditions may include broken handrails, damaged sidewalks, falling objects, exposed electrical hazards, inadequate maintenance, or other dangerous conditions that place visitors at risk of injury.

In some situations, injuries may occur because adequate security measures were not provided. Poor lighting, broken locks, inadequate security personnel, or other unsafe conditions may contribute to incidents involving criminal activity or assaults on a property.

Seeking medical attention after a property-related injury is important, even if symptoms appear minor at first. Some injuries may not become noticeable until hours or days later.

Treatment may include emergency care, diagnostic imaging, chiropractic care, physical therapy, orthopedic treatment, or rehabilitation, depending on the nature of the injury.

Following a premises liability injury, individuals often have questions about medical treatment, documenting the accident, insurance issues, and the legal process.

Our Legal Information resources provide educational information to help you better understand these topics and the options that may be available.