What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability pertains to injuries suffered due to negligence by property owners. A premises liability lawsuit holds a property owner responsible for damages caused by an injury on their property. Examples of situations that may give rise to premises liability lawsuits are:

• Animal bites
• Broken staircases
• Children on property
• Cluttered walking paths
• Damaged thresholds
• Dangerous property
• Elevator and escalator accidents
• Ice and snow accumulation
• Inadequate maintenance
• Injury in a swimming pool
• Negligent or inadequate security
• Restaurant liability
• Sinkholes
• Slip and fall accidents
• Store liability
• Tripping hazards like unsecured floorboards, carpets, stairs, or steps
• Unmarked wet floors

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, call us at (312) 899-9090. The attorneys at Clifford Law Offices have experience handling civil claims.