Premises liability

Premises Liability for Criminal Acts of a Third Party

Determining liability in a case where someone is injured on property belonging to someone else is usually based on negligence.  Property owners have general duties to protect those who visit their property, especially when commercial property is involved.  Injuries may result from lack of maintenance of walkways or staircases, or dangerous conditions created by wet and slippery floors. What...

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Premises liability

What Are the Duties of a Property Owner?

When it comes to legal liability for injuries, property owners have certain duties or obligations to the individuals who come on their property.  When a property owner fails to meet their obligations, and personal injuries result, the owner can be held responsible for compensating the victim.  Basically, the duties of a property owner are to keep the premises in a...

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Premises liability

Examples of Premises Liability Cases

The term “premises liability” refers to the area of the law dealing with personal injury occurring on someone else’s property.  Property owners have certain legal obligations to those individuals who come onto their property.  These obligations generally include keeping the premises safe.  When these obligations are not met, and personal injury results, the property owner may be held liable...

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What Are the Damages in Premises Liability Cases?

Property owners have legal obligations to the public, which include keeping their land and buildings safe for authorized visitors and customers.  When a property owner fails to keep their premises safe, personal injuries can result. Slip, trip, and fall accidents continue to be one of the most common causes of personal injury. So, what are the damages in premises...

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Personal Injury

Who is responsible for slip and fall injuries on rental property?

Slip and fall injuries are very common, and they occur at a wide variety of locations.  One of the most important questions that comes up after a slip and fall injury is: who is responsible?  That question can be a little complicated for slip and fall injuries on rental property.  The answer depends on many factors, including who was...

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Fayetteville Premises Liability: What is an Invitee?

The term “invitee” is significant in Fayetteville premises liability cases, when the issue is what duty is owed to a person injured on someone else’s property.  As the term suggests, an “invitee” is someone who is on someone else’s property because they were invited by the owner of the property.  There are two types of invitees, depending on the...

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