About Premises Liability Lawsuits General Legal Information

A premise liability lawsuit is legal action taken when injury occurs on someone else's premises. The injury must be caused by negligence on the part of the premise owner. Some examples of premises liability lawsuits include injury as the result of a fall or when an accident happens in a store or place of business. In order to be liable you must prove that the owner was negligent in his actions and intent.

The law considers three main types of visitors when looking at liability lawsuits. Invitees are people who were brought onto the premise by the owner in order to fulfill a specific task. For example a plumber hired to clear a drain is considered an invitee. A licensee is a person invited onto the property by the owner. When you invite someone to your home for dinner they are considered licensees. The third category is trespassers. Trespassers are people who are on the premise without the invitation or knowledge of the owner.

In most premises liability lawsuits the injured party must prove that the owner was negligent in his actions thereby causing the accident or injury. The visitor must also have exhibited care when on the premise and must show that they did not know about the possible problem that resulted in the injury. It must also be shown that the owner didn't use reasonable care in keeping the premise safe. If a potentially dangerous condition existed the owner did not take steps to warn the visitor of the situation.

If you have been injured and feel you may have a premises liability lawsuit the first step is to talk to an attorney. Choose an attorney who has experience in premises liability cases. Many lawyers will consult with you and evaluate your potential case at no charge. If a lawsuit is recommended the attorney may take the case on contingency, getting paid once the case is concluded. Litigants can expect to get medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering payments due to the injury.