Private Premises Liability Laws and When You Deserve Compensation

Premises liability laws hold property owners or occupiers liable for injuries on their properties. These laws apply to both public and private property owners. Read on to learn some examples of injuries on private properties that fall under premises liability laws.

People keep animals as pets, guards, or for emotional support. Those who keep animals in their homes must keep their visitors safe from the animals irrespective of their purpose. Animals cause injuries when they bite or scratch people or other animals. You have the right to sue for damages in case of a domestic animal attack.

Multiple parties might be liable for your damages after an animal attack. Examples include:

• A homeowner or tenant who keeps the animal
• The person looking after the animal, such as a dog sitter, at the time of the attack
• The parents of the dog owner, in case the owner is a minor
• A negligent property owner who allowed a tenant to keep a dangerous animal

Therefore, don't assume that the dog owner is solely liable for your injuries. Instead, evaluate the circumstances of your attack and your state laws to identify all the liable parties.

You only deserve compensation for a slip or trip and fall accident if someone's negligence caused the accident. Common causes of slip or trip and fall accidents in private residences include:



• Uneven surfaces, such as torn flooring
• Slippery surfaces, such as ice or snow-covered surfaces
• Debris, such as carelessly kept tools

Whatever the accident's cause, you have to prove that:

The defendant knew or should have known about the danger

• The defendant did not act to prevent the danger or warn you with proper signage
• The danger caused your accident
• You suffered real damages

Again, multiple parties might be liable for your slip and fall accident. For example:

• Landlords are liable for slip and fall accidents in common areas, such as parking lots or hallways
• Homeowners are liable for accidents in their homes
• Tenants are liable for injuries in their rented properties

Consult a premises liability lawyer to assess your accident and identify the liable party.

As enjoyable as swimming pools are, they are also dangerous. Swimming pool injuries include:



• Drowning or near-drowning
• Electrocution
• Diseases, such as recreational water illness that germs or pool chemicals cause

Many swimming pool injuries occur because:

• People swim while intoxicated
• People misjudge their swimming abilities
• Children swim without supervision
• Pools lack the right chemical treatment
• Pools' electrical systems fail

You must prove that the swimming pool owner allowed children to swim unsupervised or failed to maintain their pool properly. Many states have specific regulations for swimming pool maintenance and protection. Use such regulations to prove the defendant's liability for your swimming pool injury.

Many homes have recreational equipment in their yards for children to enjoy. Examples of such recreational equipment include:



• Swing sets
• Trampolines
• Playhouses
• Seesaws
• Slides

All of these pieces of equipment have their dangers. However, children's recreational equipment typically causes injuries if:

• Children use them without supervision
• Users don't observe age-appropriateness
• Owners don't maintain the recreational equipment

Most of the injuries affect children since they are the ones that use the equipment. However, the law does not allow children to file claims lawsuits. A parent, guardian, or court-appointed person can file the claim on behalf of the child.

You deserve compensation whenever someone else is responsible for your injuries. Don't stress over the personal injury laws that govern your claim. Contact Wegner & Associates and let us use our expertise and experience on your case. We will investigate your injuries, apply the relevant laws, and help you get the compensation you deserve.