What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is a legal concept that exists to protect those who are involved in slip and fall accidents on an owner's property. In a jurisdiction that abides by the common law notion of premises liability, an owner has a duty to make his or her property safe for customers. The duty to make one's property safe may be different depending on the status of the visitor to the property. If a person is visiting the property for the sole purpose of a commercial transaction, then the owner must make the property safe and also warn of any dangers on the property. If a person is visiting property as a social guest, then an owner's duty may only be to warn of any dangers on the property and not actually make any repairs.

Basically, an owner of property will always have a duty to exercise reasonable care in maintaining premises for visitors. Those who have been involved in slip and fall accidents on a property may have a valid legal claim under a premises liability theory. KS Law lawyers are available to discuss your legal claim today.

How Does Premises Liability Affect a Slip and Fall Case?

In a slip and fall case, one of the most important elements of the legal case to determine is the element of fault. A lawyer will need to determine who was truly at fault in your slip and fall case. Essentially, a property owner or an employee must have caused the spill on a floor that later resulted in your fall. In addition, it will be required to show that an owner also knew about the dangerous condition but failed to take any actions to remedy the dangerous condition.

It may be the case that a property owner tries to deny that he or she ever had knowledge of a spill on the floor. If a property owner denies this in your case, then there still may be a way to hold him or her accountable for the injuries that you have suffered. A lawyer will need to show that a reasonable person would have discovered the condition and would have taken steps to remedy it. In this case, there is great room for a judge or jury to be persuaded that an owner was at fault in failing to remedy a condition.

Get in Touch with Premises Liability Lawyers Today

If you have been injured in a premises liability case, then you should get in touch with a premises liability lawyer from KS Law today. An attorney from KS Law can evaluate your claim to see whether it is a possibility to settle your claim or pursue it in trial. A lawyer will also be able to assemble the facts of your case and do any further investigations that may need to be done to determine which party is at fault. Get in touch with a premises liability lawyer from KS Law today to schedule your free initial consultation and find peace of mind.