4 Common Types of Premises Liability Cases

 Posted on August 04, 2022 in Premises Liability

You may know that if you slip and fall and get hurt, the party responsible for the premises you were in may be liable. However, premises liability is not limited to just slip-and-fall accidents, although this is a very, very common type of premises liability lawsuit. Generally, the party who has control of the premises or is tasked with maintaining it has a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe for those who are supposed to be there. If they fail to do so and a visitor to the premises is injured, the party responsible for the premises can likely be held financially responsible. Premises liability can be based on an almost limitless variety of accidents that occur on-site. However, there are a few very common categories of accidents that give rise to premises liability accidents. An attorney can help you determine whether you may have a case.

Types of Accidents That a Premises Owner or Operator May Be Liable For

While almost any type of accident could be caused by unsafe premises conditions, some of the most common types of cases we see in premises liability litigation include:

• Slip-and-fall - While often played for laughs in the movies, a slip-and-fall can cause very serious injuries. This is perhaps the classic type of premises liability case.
• Staircase injuries - Falling down the stairs can cause anything from broken bones to a traumatic brain injury. Most staircase falls can be prevented with reasonable safety measures like sufficient lighting, a good handrail, and a staircase that is not too steep. Overhanging steps can also cause a serious tripping hazard.
• Assaults - Whether you can hold the premises owner liable for an assault that happens on the property depends on several factors, including whether adequate and appropriate security measures were taken. For example, if a grocery store manager knew that several robberies had taken place in the parking lot and failed to take steps to secure the area, he may be liable.
• Falling products - In retail stores, one of the biggest hazards may be falling shelves or products. Having a heavy shelf or top-shelf products come crashing down on you can cause severe injuries including concussions, lacerations, and neck or spinal cord injuries. Often, this is because shelves were improperly overloaded, or products were precariously stacked. Displays may also fall with little warning.

These are just a few of the more common types of premises liability cases. If you were injured on another’s premises and suspect that it was due to their carelessness, you should contact an attorney for a case evaluation.

Consult a Lake County Premises Liability Lawyer

Salvi & Maher, LLP can handle any premises liability case, from the routine to the bizarre. Our experienced and aggressive Waukegan premises liability attorneys are skilled at investigating and building strong cases so that we can recover compensation for you. Contact us at 847-662-3303 for a free consultation.

Source:

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2048&ChapterID=57