Category Archives: Premises Liability
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Negligent security cases are a type of premises liability case. When someone is injured by a violent and/or criminal act, they may be able to hold the owner or tenant of the property liable for inadequate security. Often, these injuries arise from robbery, assault, rape and battery, but other criminal acts may give rise to a… Read More »
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Property owners and occupiers have a duty to exercise reasonable care when maintaining their property. If they fail to do so, and a plaintiff is injured as a result, they may be liable for damages. Warning signs can help limit liability in premises liability claims, although it may not absolve an owner or manager of… Read More »
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There are some circumstances in which a landlord could be determined liable for injuries to a tenant based on their actions or failure to act. If the landlord should reasonably have been able to foresee a danger that could cause injury, they could be held liable. Here are some of the factors a court will… Read More »