What is a premises liability lawsuit?

A premises liability lawsuit is initiated after an owner of a building or property fails to properly maintain the premises for the safety of those who enter the premises and results in the injury of someone who either works on the premises or is visiting. A premises liability lawsuit can be initiated against anyone, including private individuals, if it can be proven that their negligence in maintaining the property resulted in damages such as an injury. Workers can initiate a premises liability lawsuit against their employer if the employer fails to maintain a safe workplace. If the employer is negligent in maintaining the premises and does not provide a safe place for employees to work that results in a workplace injury, it can result in a premises liability lawsuit. An example of this would be an employer who exposed employees to toxins without informing them, one that had faulty maintenance of the building such as beams falling down on employees. Employees are not the only ones who can initiate a premises liability lawsuit. Anyone who goes into a store where the floor is slick due to water or ice and falls can sue for damages. These are often called slip and fall accident cases and are usually settled out of court. A business owner is responsible for making sure that the premises are safe for those who enter. This includes the area around the premises. A business can also be exposed for premises liability in their parking lot or area surrounding their store. Any time someone enters the premises, they present a certain liability to a business owner. Even individuals are subject to premises liability lawsuits. If you have an unsafe condition in your home that results in someone getting injured, such as a faulty staircase, you can find yourself on the defending end of a premises liability lawsuit. If you get hurt at work, at a home or business due to the negligence of someone else, you can talk to skilled personal injury attorneys about owner negligence and a premises liability lawsuit. A personal injury lawyer will determine the amount of damages you suffered as well as the negligence of the owner and lack of maintenance of the premises that caused your injury. The lawyer can also help you with other legal cases, such as medical malpractice, brain injury, a car and motorcycle accident, and product liability. Contact our Brooklyn, New York personal injury attorneys to learn more.