I Suffered An Injury When I Slipped On The Floor At The Supermarket. My Attorney Mentioned The Term "premise Liability" – What Did She Mean?
The term "premises liability" generally refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance or unsafe or dangerous conditions upon property owned by someone other than the accident victim. Many states have laws that generally require landowners to maintain their property in a manner that does not cause injury to those that, for various reasons, visit the property. Often, these laws pertain to both business owners and homeowners. In many states, property owners and business establishments have been found to have a duty to provide a safe environment for individuals on their premises. If you are injured because a property owner or a business establishment fails to provide a safe environment, you may have a right to bring a claim for various damages incurred due to your injury. In many states, these damages include pain and suffering, medical expenses and lost wages. Premises Liability cases involve injuries sustained on the property or premises of a negligent third party. These types of cases often involve slip and fall accidents, which usually occur when a defective condition, foreign substance or object causes a fall. Crucial to settlement recovery is being able to show how long the defect or substance was there, how visible it was, and how much notice the owner had of the dangerous condition before the accident happened.
Other Slip and Fall FAQs
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What If I Am Injured?
Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, … more -
I Was Walking In A Supermarket And I Fell On The Wet Floor. It Was Embarrassing, But I Am Not Hurt. Can I Still Sue The Supermarket?
The answer is probably not. One of the requirements of filing a lawsuit for personal injury is that you actually were injured. Being … more -
What Are Slip And Fall Accidents?
Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include slip and fall … more -
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Injured In A Slip & Fall Accident?
Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include slip and fall … more -
What Is Ordinary Care?
The property owner or possessor has a duty to exercise ordinary care in maintaining his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition in order to prevent injury to … more -
What Type Of Personal Injury Lawsuit Is Brought If The Person Injured Later Dies?
If a person who suffers an injury due to the carelessness of someone else actually dies, then the family of the dead person has a claim for “wrongful … more
