Under Mississippi law, property owners and occupiers have a duty to maintain premises in reasonably safe condition. This includes inspecting a property regularly for hazards, addressing hazards as promptly as possible, and warning visitors of persisting hazards when necessary. This duty can apply to homeowners, commercial property owners, businesses leasing commercial space, landlords, or even tenants. 

These parties owe the duty of care to those they invite onto the premises, including customers that benefit businesses or even social guests. Trespassers usually are owed very little duty of care, and trespassing is often a successful defense in premises liability cases. 

To succeed in a premises liability claim, you must demonstrate the property owner or business knew or should have known about the risk. If a hazard develops and you immediately suffer injuries a moment later, there is nothing the property owner could have done, and they might not be legally  responsible. Still, having a lawyer evaluate the matter is wise. In many cases, however, property-related accidents are preventable and due to a breach of the property owner’s duty of care in Mississippi. 

These are complex legal issues, and you need a capable legal professional handling your case. Contact TopDog Law to connect with the right Mississippi premises liability attorney now.