Types of Premises Liability Lawsuits

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• Common Types of Premises Liability Lawsuits

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• When you enter someones property, you have an
  expectation of not getting injured. This means
  that the property owner is responsible for
  maintaining a safe environment. This is known as
  "premises liability.

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Slip and fall

• Slips and falls are the number one cause of
  hazardous brain injuries and even leading to
  death in some cases. Inadequate lighting, wet
  floors and uneven sidewalks are types of
  negligence that can contribute to slip and fall
  injuries.

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Dog bites

• When a visitor enters your premises, you should
  take all the necessary steps to protect them from
  your pet dogs. In case, if your dog bites him,
  you may have to pay all his medical bills and
  even lost wages.

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Inadequate security

• Commercial property owners take reasonable
  precautions to protect visitors. They should
  provide adequate lighting, security systems and
  other safeguards.

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Sidewalk or road defects

• If you were injured due to damaged sidewalk or
  road in your town, then the local government may
  be liable for the accident.

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Determining Premises Liability

• The legal status of the visitor Property owner
  is not responsible if the trespasser is injured.
  A person who is invited or licensed to enter the
  premises of the property is only eligible to file
  the claim.

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• The owner of the property is negligent The owner
  of the property has a duty of care to take
  reasonable precautions that will prevent the
  visitor from slipping and falling.

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• Whether or not the visitor was careless If the
  premises owner created the hazardous
  circumstances that may lead to serious injuries,
  then it doesnt matter whether the visitor is
  careless or careful.

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Getting Legal Help for a Premises Liability
Injury

• If you or a loved one has suffered a premises
  liability injury, you should speak with an
  experienced personal injury attorney to ensure
  that your legal rights are protected and you
  achieve your rightful compensation.

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• Personal Injury Attorney, New York
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