Premises liability involves an injury that occurs at a public event space, home, store, or hotel manifested in various ways and leading to an injury. These include:
- Slips, trips and falls on uneven or slippery surfaces
- Actions of the individual
- Actions of the business owner, property manager or other hired maintenance professional
- Geometry of the area of interest
- History of the area in question
- Signage, notices, instructions and warnings
The factors around a premises liability claim can vary. Sensory distractions, lighting and consistency with similar locations can influence a pedestrian’s actions.
Our steps in premises liability matter include:
- Inspection of the area of interest
- Examination of other similar properties
- Evaluation of site-specific policies and procedures
- Testing