Premises liability refers to any type of accident caused by a condition on somebody's property. This could include a foreign substance, such as oil, a foreign object, an obstruction, snow or ice, defective construction, improper maintenance, a slippery floor, broken stairs, and other defects on the property which cause you to slip, trip or fall.
Premises liability cases are a type of negligence case. In addition, on residential rental property, the landlord might be responsible under a theory of breach of warranty of habitability if the property does not conform to the building code or the housing code. Breach of warranty applies to tenants and their guests; both can recover. If the landlord's conduct is extremely outrageous, the landlord might be liable for multiple damages.
Types Premises Liability Cases We Handle
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Defective stairways and stair collapse
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Porch collapse and porch railing failures
- Tripping or falling due to uneven surfaces
- Balcony and deck defects
- Floor or building collapse
- Accidents caused by snow and ice
- Falls on short, unmarked flights of stairs or steps
- Fire and smoke injuries
- Injuries, assaults and wrongful death from negligent security
- Defects at commercial properties causing slips, trips or falls
- Injuries from flooding or water leaks or spills
- Slips and falls from cleaning agents
- Slips and falls caused by spilled food or drinks
- Inadequate lighting
- Exposure to toxic fumes or chemicals
- Building code or housing code violations
- Failure to repair or maintain premises
- Improper commercial displays
- Falling merchandise in stores
- Unprotected holes and uneven surfaces
- Unmarked stairs or steps
- Rapes and sexual assault