Premise Liability

If you slip, trip or fall as a result of a dangerous condition on another person's property, the land owner or business owner may be responsible for your injuries. Slip and falls may occur as a result of a slippery substance on the floor such as water but can also be caused by sudden changes in flooring, poor lighting, or a hidden hazard. Construction defects and animal bites are another type of injury included under a premises liability claim. According to premises liability law, the property owner is not automatically liable simply because an accident or injury occurred. In order to recover damages, the injured person must establish that the property owner acted negligently by creating, ignoring, or failing to give proper warning of a hazardous condition on the property.