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Premises liability refers to the body of law that covers liability of a property owner for injuries that occur to people on their premises. This covers the gamut, from slip and fall injuries in a store, to accidents that happen as a guest in someone's home.

(For information specific to "slip and fall" claims, please also see our section on Slip and Fall Accidents.)

Introduction & Overview

Liability for Personal Injuries on Private Property

Learn about the rules governing liability for injuries that occur on private commercial and residential property.
How Does a Premises Liability Injury Case Work?

A "premises liability" personal injury case aims to hold a property owner or operator responsible for harm caused by dangerous property conditions.

Injury Claims

Property Owner vs. Occupier Liability for Personal Injury

Most often, the occupier (tenant or occupying owner) will be held responsible for unsafe property conditions.
What’s a Fair Settlement Amount in a Slip and Fall Case?

Here's what goes into determining the value of a slip and fall injury claim against a negligent property owner.

Common Issues

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.
Can a Warning Sign Limit a Property Owner's Liability?

A prominent sign warning visitors of danger can provide some protection from a "premises liability" claim.
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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