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 […]
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 […]