You are responsible for everything that happens to your property if you own it. Some people may sustain serious injuries even though they fall down every now and again. This could lead to you being held liable for your injuries. You should seek legal counsel if you are injured on another person’s property or if someone is hurt on your property.
What is premises liability? And what kind of injuries can someone sustain? You can find out more information below and contact a lawyer to help you.
What Does Premises Liability Mean?
Premises liability refers to the responsibility that someone has for taking care of their property. If you shop at a local store to purchase something, you would expect the company to take good care of your property. You could inflict injury on your own feet if you don’t expect every business to do so. This is called premises liability.
Premises liability issues can occur on residential properties too, even though they are more common in commercial properties. If you visit someone’s home and their deck isn’t maintained properly, you might fall and get hurt. This is a residential premises liability issue that should be dealt with by a professional.
The Most Common Premises Liability Injury
It is crucial to get medical attention as soon as you can if you are injured on the property of someone else or someone else. Premises liability concerns cover many common injuries. The most common examples are:
Fall and Slip Injuries
A slip and fall is without a doubt one of the most common premises liability injuries someone can sustain. It is quite simple. The floor is slippery and someone slips and falls as they walk through the door. Someone may slip and fall while walking through the lot of a local business. Even though someone slips or falls, they may not be entitled to compensation.
If the sign on the floor is wet, it may be sufficient to warn customers. Even if someone falls, but doesn’t hurt themselves, there may not be a case. However, it is important that you contact a lawyer to review the situation and ensure your rights are protected.
Bone Fractures
Premises liability issues are often triggered by bone fractures. A piece of fallen debris from a building could strike your wrist and cause injury. You will need to visit the emergency room. Surgery may be required. It may take several weeks to fully recover.
People can slip and fall on their hips. A hip fracture can also occur. Sometimes hip fractures require surgery and recovery can take time. This is a common issue in premises liability that should be dealt with by a lawyer.
Burn Injuries
Even burn injuries can occur in some cases. If you burn yourself on a hot dog roller or coffee pot at your local gas station, it could pose a problem for premises liability. It would be necessary to prove that the gas station was under a duty to maintain the machine properly and that negligence caused a burn injury. It is important to concentrate on your medical recovery. You should consult a lawyer who can help you.
Electrical Injuries
Both residential and commercial premises liability problems could lead to electrical injuries. If you are shocked by a cord not properly plugged into a person’s home, it could be a premises liability problem. You could also be shocked if an exposed wire is found in a business. You should always consult a doctor if you sustain electrical injuries.
Lacerations
Even minor lacerations can pose a serious problem for premises liability. Not every laceration results in a legal case. However, if there is a substantial medical expense from the laceration, then it could lead to serious premises liability issues.
If you visit a local business, and the items aren’t properly secured, you might have something fall on your head. This could result in a serious injury or cut, and possibly even infection. This could lead to a problem with premises liability. You could also be charged with premises liability if you cause injury to another person’s property or cause damage to their property.
Dog Bites
Dog bites can also pose a liability problem for the premises. Dog owners are responsible for their dog’s care. You could be bitten if the dog isn’t properly trained and leashed. You can prove that you weren’t trespassing and there may be premises liability. Dog bites can be very serious so make sure you visit an emergency room immediately to have the bite checked out and stitches done. Don’t forget to contact a local lawyer to assist you.
This post was written by Kelly-Ann Jenkins of Jenkins Law P.L. Kelly-Ann is a St Petersburg car accident attorney. She focuses on personal injury, car accidents, and bicyclist injuries. The information on this site is not intended to and does not offer legal advice, legal recommendations, or legal representation on any matter. Hiring an attorney is an important decision, which should not be based on advertising. You need to consult an attorney for legal advice regarding your situation.
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