Premises Liability Facts

A premises liability claim exists if a person incurs an accident while on someone else’s property at the owner's fault. While premises liability includes slip and fall accidents, it is a broader spectrum because it addresses all unsafe conditions resulting in injury. Building and property owners are liable for injuries sustained on the premise due to negligence regarding hazardous conditions. The owner is responsible for indicating and repairing any unsafe spaces. Some common premises liability cases include elevator accidents, sidewalk and parking lot falls, swimming pool accidents, damaged stairway railings, toxic exposure, irregular road signs, inadequate lighting, flooding, dog bites, and escalator accidents, among others 

Premises liability injuries can span from sprained ankles to severe brain trauma. Some commonly sustained injuries following premises liability accidents include concussions, bone fractures, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, herniated discs, torn ligaments, lacerations, shock injuries, burns, and organ perforation. 

Data related to premises liability:

• Given the wide range of possible injuries in this category, the number of injuries per year is insurmountable, especially in major cities such as New York City.