What is Premises Liability?
A legal doctrine holding property owners and occupiers responsible for injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions.
Understanding Premises Liability
The duty of care owed depends on the visitor's status: invitees (highest duty), licensees, and trespassers (lowest duty). Property owners must inspect for hazards, warn of known dangers, and maintain safe conditions.
Examples
- 1Slip and fall on wet floor in grocery store
- 2Injury from falling merchandise
- 3Dog bite on someone's property
Related Terms
Personal Injury
A legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to damage to property. Personal injury claims are typically brought in civil court to recover compensation for harm caused by another party's negligence or intentional misconduct.
Negligence
The failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm to another person or their property.
Damages
Monetary compensation awarded to a person injured through the wrongful conduct of another party. Damages are intended to restore the injured party to the position they were in before the injury occurred.
Liability
Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions. When a person or entity is found liable, they are legally obligated to compensate the injured party for their losses.
Tort
A civil wrong that causes harm to another person, for which the law provides a remedy. Torts can be intentional, negligent, or based on strict liability.
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