What Exactly Is Premises Liability?

If you slipped on a recently mopped floor or were injured on a broken staircase, you could be protected by premises liability. Premises liability simply means that if you were injured on someone else's property, the court could impose liability (responsibility) on the property owner.

The stipulations to this law state that the property owner owed the injured person a duty of care and they failed to uphold that duty. This is not limited to organizations like nursing homes or day cares. If you were on a premise to conduct business, such as a store or office building, the owner is responsible for your safety. If they failed to maintain proper health and safety standards and it caused you injury, you could file a claim against them. This also extends to guests at a residential property.

If someone was injured while trespassing on another person's property, they usually are not owed a high duty of care. Warning of possible dangers on the property is usually enough. If you were injured while on the grounds of another, a Tampa personal injury attorney from our team could review your case and see if you qualify for a premises liability claim. Contact a Tampa personal injury attorney from our firm today!