Examples of Premises Liability Lawsuits

Premises liability cases occur when a property owner does not property maintain their property and someone becomes injured. There are many types of possible premises liability lawsuits which happen in a person’s home or place of business due to dangerous property conditions. Some of the most common premises liability cases are discussed below.

Slip and Fall

In general, slip and fall accidents are the most common of all premises liability lawsuits filed in the United States. Most states have laws that dictate that property owners must provide a safe, secure, and properly maintained premises, and property owners can be held liable for any injuries incurred in a slip and fall accident regardless of why that person is on the property.

The most common causes of slip and fall injuries are due to slippery or sticky floors, uneven surfaces, unmarked steps, and floor and stairway defects.

Swimming Pool Accidents

According to the Center for Disease Control, almost 3,500 drowning deaths occur every year. The rate is particularly higher for children under the age of 16 and account for over 25 percent of all drowning victims and is the second leading cause of death for children under the age of 5.

Most of these accidents happen in backyard pools and property owners who have a pool can be held personally liable for any drowning deaths or near-deaths. Swimming pools should be fenced in with a locking gate, or, if an above ground pool, have some way of keeping people out of the pool.

When children are swimming in a pool, a competent adult should be watching all swimmers at all times. If someone drowns or is injured in your swimming pool, you could become the defendant in a premises liability lawsuit.

Dog Bites

Dog bites send an average of 914 victims to the emergency room every day. Dog bites can range from minor injuries to maulings that can result in permanent injury and even death.

There are a few factors that can make a dog bite such as whether or not the dog has been neutered, how much the dog has been socialized and how the dog is treated by its owner. Sometimes a dog will bite if it is being teased or antagonized by the person it eventually bites.

Most states have laws that say that owners are liable for the actions of their dogs and you could be held liable if your dog bites someone, or if you knew the dog was dangerous and did nothing to safeguard the public from your potentially aggressive dog.

If you or a loved one have suffered an injury due to a property owner’s negligence you may have a claim for premises liability. You should seek the advice of a qualified Alaska slip and fall accident attorney as soon after the injury as possible to protect your right to file a premises liability claim.