Who’s Responsible When Children Are Injured On Private Property?
Key Takeaways Know that property owners have a responsibility to ensure safety, particularly for children, and that they can be held liable if they don’t. You should think about the child as an invitee, licensee, or trespasser, as this status directly affects the duty of care owed by the property owner and the result of […]
Security Failures: Can You Sue For Assault On Unsafe Property?
Key Takeaways Property owners have an obligation to provide safe premises and can be liable if negligent security practices cause injury to invitees. They must take reasonable safety measures. The degree of care owed by property owners is dictated by the visitor’s status, and a breach of that duty could open the door to a […]
How Weather-Related Hazards Impact Premises Liability Claims
Key Takeaways You’ve got to clean up if it’s bad weather or you’re facing a premises liability claim. Ice, snow, rain, flooding, wind, and extreme heat all ramp up risks on your property and demand specific, proactive safety actions. Frequent inspections, proper maintenance, and signage are the most important things you can do to reduce […]
Liability For Injuries On Apartment Complex Grounds
Key Takeaways You need to know that all too common apartment complex accidents like slip and falls, stairwell accidents, and parking lot hazards are often caused by negligent maintenance and a lack of safety precautions. You need to know your landlord’s potential obligations under the law, such as the duty of care and building codes. […]
When Property Owners Fail To Fix Known Hazards
Key Takeaways You need to understand and address your legal duties as a property owner through regular inspections, prioritizing repairs, and issuing warnings to safeguard all visitors and residents. By consistently preventing hazards through sound safety codes, reasonable hazard recognition and identification, and prompt repair, you are less likely to have accidents and less likely […]
Can You Sue For Falling Objects In A Store Or Business?
Key Takeaways To successfully sue a store or business for injuries caused by falling objects, you would generally need to establish the store’s negligence by proving four elements: duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Proper stacking, employee training, and regular inspections are just some of the safety measures store owners should take to avoid […]
What Tenants Should Know About Landlord Negligence
Key Takeaways Landlord negligence is when landlords do not fulfill their legal responsibility to ensure safe and habitable premises. It’s important to understand how it can affect you. Tenants must maintain documentation of maintenance requests, issues, and communications in writing, with photographs and personal logs to help back up their assertions and keep their rights […]
Liability For Broken Stairs, Railings, And Unsafe Walkways
Key Takeaways You need to know that property owners are liable for broken stairs, railings, and unsafe walkways. They can be held responsible for not fixing code violations, structural failures, or surface hazards. You need to know that failure to comply with the building codes or to provide reasonably safe conditions, such as defective handrails […]
How Poor Lighting Contributes To Premises Accidents
Key Takeaways Adequate lighting is essential for vision and avoiding mental and physical fatigue, factors that have a direct impact on how carefully you walk through an area. Illumination is a critical factor in premises accidents because it can cause altered perception and slower reaction times, especially in busy areas like stairwells, parking lots, walkways, […]
Common Property Hazards That Lead To Injury Claims In Arizona
Key Takeaways You should know that property owners in Arizona owe varying degrees of care to invitees, licensees, and trespassers. These duties affect liability in injury claims. You can minimize your liability exposure by regularly inspecting for safety and taking immediate action to address hazards like water spills, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and landscaping dangers. […]