Springfield Premises Liability Lawyer
What Is Premises Liability?
Part of owning a piece of real estate is accepting the responsibility of keeping the property well maintained and free of potentially dangerous hazards. An owner or property manager who fails to ensure the safety of guests, customers, and visitors could be liable for any injuries that happen on that property. In the unfortunate event that a visitor becomes injured or loses their life in an accident that could have been prevented, the property owner can be held accountable for neglecting their duty of care.
If you have suffered an injury on someone else's property, you have the option to pursue compensatory damages through a premises liability claim. Our team of Springfield premises liability attorneys at Rah Law is here to assist you. We have the expertise to navigate through challenging situations involving uncooperative property owners and insurance companies, ensuring that you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. Feel free to reach out to us.
Premises Liability Accidents Caused By Owner Negligence
Accidents and injuries can be caused by common maintenance-related issues such as:
- Failure to promptly clean debris or liquid spills from floors
- Uneven flooring or carpeting
- Stairwells lacking handrails
- Icy stairwells or sidewalks
- Hazardous electrical systems
- Poorly maintained escalators or elevators
- Unfenced pools
- Unrestrained dogs and other animals
- Inadequate lighting in common areas
- Lack of proper security measures
Invitees, Licensees & Trespassers
In a premises liability case, establishing the relationship between the property owner and the injured party is crucial. This relationship plays a significant role in determining the strength of your premises liability claim.
According to the law, a person who visits another person's property can fall into one of the following categories:
- Invitee: An invitee is someone who is on the property for business purposes that benefit the property owner. This includes customers in a store or home service specialists like plumbers who are called to fix a problem. Property owners have a significant duty of care towards invitees. They must inspect the property for any hazards and address them before the invitee encounters them, within reasonable limits.
- Licensee: A licensee is someone who is on the property for social or recreational purposes that benefit both them and the property owner. This category includes friends who are invited into someone's home. Property owners owe a moderate duty of care to licensees, which typically involves warning them about known hazards but does not necessarily require immediate action to fix those hazards.
- Trespasser: A trespasser is someone who is on the property without permission or with the intention of engaging in illegal activities such as theft. Property owners have little to no duty of care towards trespassers. In most cases, property owners must display signs warning about dangerous dogs on the property and should not intentionally set traps to harm trespassers, but no other precautions are required.
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Dealing with medical expenses can quickly become overwhelming following a serious premises liability accident. It is unfair for you to suffer due to someone else's negligence. Our team is here to ensure that the property manager responsible for your accident is held accountable for their failure to maintain a safe and responsible property.
With over 45 years of experience, our Springfield premises liability lawyers at Rah Law have successfully handled numerous premises liability cases. We are dedicated to helping our clients seek justice by providing guidance throughout their cases and exploring all avenues to maximize their compensation.