Property Injuries

The term property injuries, otherwise known as premises liability, refers to any injury that takes place on a piece of property where the owner can seemingly be held liable. In these cases, it is claimed that the owner of the property has a duty of care to reasonably upkeep their property. For example, it is often argued that an owner has the responsibility to clear ice from the sidewalk in front of their homes, because it is reasonable to expect that someone could slip and fall. If a property injuries claim is being brought, the plaintiff is alleging that the owner failed his or her duty of care, resulting in the plaintiff's injuries while on the owner's property. Most states recognize three levels of visitors in determining whether or not the owner's breached his duty - respectively from greatest to least duty, these levels of visitors are invitee, licensee, and trespasser.

Fast Facts

    • There were over 8 million slip and fall injuries in 2004
    • Each year around 4 billion dollars are awarded by courts for premises liability injuries

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