While there are many factors that can play into your personal injury case, one of the most common is premises liability, which refers to incidents that occurred in a property. While property owners have a responsibility to keep their building free of hazards, there are other factors that can determine the outcome of such cases. If you’re citing this type of liability in your personal injury case, understanding the factors that affect their outcome can help prepare you for court. Here are some of the facts that determine the liability of the property owner in case an injury happens in their premises.

What Affects Premises Liability Cases?

The Injured Party’s Status

One of the most important issues related to premises liability is the reason why you entered the property. Someone who was invited by the property owner, such as a customer or guest, as well as a “licensee,” who entered the property with the owner’s consent, must be warned of potential hazards by the property owner, such as wet floors or construction.

The same standards don’t apply to trespassers. In this case, a property owner will be free from responsibility unless they acted violently and caused injury to the intruder.

Negligent Care For Property

In slip and fall incidents and other personal injury cases, courts will also consider whether a property owner took reasonable steps to address a potential hazard. A foreseeable accident such as a fall caused by a defective staircase or accumulated ice is more likely to result in owner liability than a wet floor with a warning sign. Commercial structures could also be held liable for incidents that occur as a result of inadequate security measures, such as an unsupervised construction site.

To prevent premises liability, property owners should monitor and repair any potential issues that could result in injuries. Whether or not they address these problems or warn others of the danger can turn the case in their favor or not.

For help navigating premises liability or another aspect of a personal injury case, contact Williams and Associates PC. Serving Dekalb County, GA since 1990, their experienced team will work tirelessly on your behalf to help you achieve a favorable outcome. Visit them online to learn more about their practice areas, or call (404) 370-3783 to schedule a consultation.