So you enter a building, one that is open to the public, or one that you have been invited into by an authority within the property. Unfortunately, there’s a mishap that puts you right at the center of an accident. You stepped on a banana peel and you slip! The next thing you know is that you’re at the clinic, and you wake up to a blaring headache. You have a nasty bump on your head, one that would probably keep you away from work for at least a couple of days.
You might think that this is simply the kind of thing that you just shrug off and charge to experience. Like the noble warrior that you are, you blindly accept your fate, focus on your recovery, and move on. You do this without even questioning the possibility that your rights have been violated in some way, shape, or form. You don’t even realize that you may be owed damages for what happened to you.
Here at Reffor, we won’t let you go down without a fight. There’s a thing called premises liability, and you might not know enough about it, just like many other people who have encountered similar incidents like yours.
Premises liability is one of the most unfamiliar yet essential legal concepts that every property owner and visitor should be aware of. It refers to the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain a safe environment and protect visitors from harm. If someone is injured on a property due to the negligence of the property owner or their failure to meet safety standards, the injured person may have the right to seek compensation for their damages. In this context, it is important to understand the legal framework of premises liability and the obligations of property owners to keep their premises safe for visitors.
Some scenarios of this include slipping and falling due to wet floors, uneven surfaces, or debris left on the ground; injuries caused by faulty or defective equipment; inadequate security leading to assaults or robberies; and animal attacks on the premises.
It is the responsibility of the property owner or manager to take reasonable steps to prevent such accidents from happening. This may include regularly inspecting the property, addressing potential hazards, and warning visitors of any known risks. If you feel that the property owner has fallen short of responsibility with regard to any of these, we would like to speak with you.
If you have been injured on someone else’s property and believe the property owner is at fault, it is essential to seek legal advice from an expert who knows each and every possibility that a victim of negligence goes through.
But there is a flip side to this, as with almost everything.
If you are a property owner who feels that you are not at fault or that you are being made to pay for damages that you feel are not fair to you, you must know that you have rights, too. By the same token, you need the help and guidance of a legal expert like Reffor.
We believe in achieving the right balance between property owners and visitors. No matter what side you’re on, it’s our job to ensure that justice comes your way.
