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Premises Liability - Injury Law Overview
Who is an invitee on private property? Can a trespasser sue for injuries? Learn about the complex area of premises liability law.
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Liability for Personal Injuries on Private Property
Learn about the rules governing liability for injuries that occur on private commercial and residential property.
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How a Premises Liability Injury Case Works
In this type of personal injury case, the plaintiff asserts that a dangerous condition of the property lead to injury, and the property owner/operator should be held responsible.
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Property Owner vs. Occupier Liability for Personal Injury
Most often, the occupier (tenant or occupying owner) will be held responsible for unsafe property conditions.
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How Much Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?
Here's what goes into determining the value of a slip and fall injury claim against a negligent property owner.
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Availability of Insurance for Premises Liability Injury Claims
If you were injured in a slip and fall or other premises liability accident, an insurance policy is usually the most reliable source of compensation.
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Do Waivers or Disclaimers Protect Property Owners From Injury Liability?
Waivers and disclaimers may provide some protection from injury liability, but it's certainly not absolute.
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Does a Warning Sign Affect Injury Liability for a Property Owner?
A clear, legible, well-placed warning sign can provide property owners some protection from liability for injuries on the premises.
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When a Landlord Can Be Held Liable for Tenant Injuries
In order for a tenant’s personal injury suit against a landlord to be successful, the tenant must show that the landlord’s action (or inaction) naturally and foreseeably caused the injury.
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Non-Delegable Duties in a Premises Liability Case
Learn about a property owners' liability for accidents that occur on their property, and how they might try to shift liability to a third party.
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A Store's Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents
A store that opens its doors to the public has a duty to keep the property reasonably safe. An unsafe condition that contributes to an accident can lead to an injury claim against the business.
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Can a Hotel Be Liable in a Personal Injury Claim?
When a guest is injured due to the carelessness or neglect of a hotel or it's employees, the hotel may be liable in a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
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Injury Liability For Amusement Park Accidents
When a personal injury claim is brought against an amusement park, it's almost always based on negligence and premises liability laws. Here are the important legal issues.
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Nursing Home Liability for Residents Leaving The Premises
If an elderly resident wanders off the premises of a care facility and is injured, the care facility may be held liable.
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Premises Liability and Injury Laws for Homeowners
An overview of the basic liability principles governing injury claims arising out of accidents in the home.
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Are Slip and Fall Injuries Covered by Homeowner's Insurance?
A homeowner's insurance policy may cover a slip and fall, but some amount of fault needs to be shown.
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Can a Homeowner Be Liable for a Contractor's Injuries?
A homeowner might be legally responsible when a contractor gets hurt while renovating or repairing the property.
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Making an Accident Injury Claim Against a Homeowners' Insurance Policy
Learn how to prepare an accident liability claim for a homeowners' insurance company.
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When is a Property Owner Liable for a Trespasser's Injuries?
Contrary to popular belief, a property owner might be liable for a trespasser's injuries in certain circumstances.
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Swimming Pool Injuries & Premises Liability Laws
Learn about the duties and potential injury liability of the property owner after an accident in or around a swimming pool.
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Injury Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents on Snow and Ice
How a property owner's neglect, the weather, the locale, and even your own inattention can affect an injury claim after a slip and fall on ice or snow.
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Injury Liability for Stair Accidents
Stairs present unique dangers that can lead to potentially serious fall injuries. This article addresses the issues of fault and liability in stair accidents.
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Personal Injury Liability for Accidents on Sidewalks
Fault for injuries caused by dangerous sidewalk conditions depends on the circumstances of the accident and on local laws.
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Attractive Nuisance Laws: Liability for a Child's Injuries on Private Property
In some cases, the property owner can be held liable for injuries to a child trespasser.
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Private vs. Public Nuisance Claims Against Property Owners
When property owners engage in or allow activity that disturbs others, they may be held liable for damages.
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Legal Remedies in a Private Nuisance Case
If your use or enjoyment of property is harmed because of another person, you may be able to recover money damages, an injunction, or self-help.