A person can file a premises liability claim if they suffered an injury or loss due to the negligence of a property owner, landlord, or manager. Property owners owe a duty of care to invitees to keep their premises reasonably safe by performing regular inspections, fixing dangerous conditions, and posting warnings about hazards. If you suffered an injury or lost a member of your family due to a breach of this duty, you may have grounds for a premises liability claim. Common scenarios that could give rise to such a claim include:
- A person slipped and fell on a freshly mopped floor at a grocery store;
- The parking lot of a business was negligently designed or poorly maintained, resulting in an accident;
- A person fell due to faulty handrails, broken stairs, uneven floor surfaces, or inadequate lighting; or
- A person was bitten by a dog in a bar or restaurant.
