Premises Liability
As a property owner or manager, you are responsible for any injuries that visitors sustain while on your land. The law that states and enforces this accountability is called premises liability law, and under it, injuries resulting from such incidents as slip and fall accidents or even assaults may be considered the legal responsibility of the property possessor. Therefore, property owners and occupants have the duty of either properly maintaining their land or warning visitors of known hazards.
Common Causes of Accidents
Aside from security-related issues, there are a number of hazards that may be present on a property. When these dangers are not fixed or barricaded, or when visitors are not notified of their presence, they may cause slip-and-fall injuries. Commonly, these hazards include the following:
- Icy or wet conditions
- Uneven walkways
- Potholes
- Poor lighting
- Failure to maintain shrubbery or insects
- Obstructions on the walkway
- Slippery floors or rippled carpeting
Property possessors have the responsibility of ensuring that their guests are adequately protected from dangers such as these.
Premises Liability Cases
Some examples of cases that would fall under the realm of premises liability include the following:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Poor or inadequate security measures in place
- Failure to warn visitors of known hazards
- Poor or inadequate maintenance
Property possessors have the responsibility of safeguarding visitors and invitees (people who have permission to enter the grounds) from dangerous incident involving the above circumstances. Trespassers, however, are not protected under premises liability law.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about premises liability and your duties as a property possessor, then Belton premises liability lawyer Vic Feazell can help you. Contact The Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842 to speak with him about any questions or concerns you may have.
