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Understanding Premises Liability 

Premises liability claims involve injuries due to an unsafe or hazardous condition on someone else’s property.

Several incidents can cause you injuries, such as:

• Slips and falls are the leading types of premises liability accidents. They usually happen when debris, spilled liquids, or other items are on the floor. 
• Building code violations like blocking fire exits can cause an extra burden on guests during an emergency or while visiting. Fires can be deadly if property owners do not implement adequate safety measures. They should have clear exits and procedures to deal with a fire. 
• Swimming pool accidents are a contentious legal topic since people generally feel they enter a pool at their own risk. However, property owners are responsible for following safety regulations, having lifeguards on duty, and securing the pool area.  
• Inadequate security can result in assaults, robberies, and other harm from criminal activities. Property owners should implement reasonable security for their premises to avoid these situations. 

The National Safety Council reports the leading cause of unintentional death is falling, and many people fall while visiting another person’s property. What makes matters worse is these incidents are entirely preventable. Falls are not the only incidents that occur on unsafe premises, but they are the most common.

All property owners have a legal duty to maintain their property so that customers and visitors are safe. However, owners can be careless and fail to inspect and maintain their premises, allowing hazards.