An injury can occur at any time in the most unexpected places. You may have been injured on another person’s property or place of business due to their negligence, and you are wondering what to do next. 

Premises liability claims can occur on both commercial and residential property. If you suspect that your injury was caused by a property owner’s negligence, a personal injury lawyer in Manhattan may be of great help. Your lawyer will help you get compensation for all the expenses caused by the injury with a premises liability claim.

Injuries in Premises Liability Accidents

Some of the most common injuries in premises liability accidents include the following:

• Brain injury
• Burn injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Inhalation injuries
• Broken or fractured bones

Common Causes of Premises Liability Accident Claims

1. Inadequate Maintenance 

Inadequate maintenance is among the leading causes of premises liability claims. Poor maintenance can cause swimming pool accidents, slip and falls, trips, or falling accidents, among other accidents. Some of the common types of poor maintenance may include the following:

• Unrepaired fixtures
• Defective elevators
• Fallen merchandise 
• Lack of security cameras
• Broken windows
• Cracked or icy sidewalk
• Broken locks
• Loose handrails
• Defective stairs
• Cluttered walkways
• Overgrown vegetation
• Lack of barriers or broken barriers
• Spills
• Wet floors
• Property in disrepair
• Unmarked stairways or stairs

Property owners must ensure that their property is in good condition and any hazards are clearly labeled. 

2. Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are also a common cause of premises liability claims. They mostly occur when the property manager fails to take care of spills, sidewalks, staircases, or the parking lot. 

Broken, icy, or uneven sidewalks can cause someone on the property to fall. A property owner should ensure that everything is in place to prevent accidents that may lead to great injury.

3. Animal and Dog Bites

Animal owners have the responsibility to keep their animals restrained, especially if they have aggressive tendencies. The most common animal bite is the dog bite. In all states, pet owners are generally responsible for all the injuries and damages caused by their dogs. 

Suppose a dog injures someone because of the owner’s lack of training, absence of a fence, or failure to leash the dog. In that case, they are responsible for any damage the dog causes.

4. Poor Security

Property and business owners should provide a safe environment for tenants, employees, and customers. If there is a robbery, vandalism, or a break-in that leads to any type of injury, the property owner may be held liable.  

Property owners should ensure full security of their properties by providing effective locks, security cameras, and alarm systems.

5. Restaurant and Retail Store Liability

Just like property owners, business owners should also ensure that their customers are safe. They are responsible for keeping their customers safe and warn them if they cannot keep the area safe.

6. Construction Site Accidents

Construction sites have the potential to cause great injuries. Therefore, construction site owners are required to follow standard safety regulations to prevent any kind of workplace accidents and injuries. 

Some construction accidents include crane accidents, ladder injuries, scaffolding accidents, electric shock injuries, and roofing accidents. If any of these accidents happen, the construction owner can be held liable.

7. Home Accidents

If you get injured in someone else’s home because the homeowner failed to maintain the house in a reasonably safe condition, you can file a premises liability lawsuit against the homeowner. Landlords may also be held liable for allowing unsafe conditions in rental apartments.

Sue for Premises Liability

You deserve compensation for your medical bills, loss of or reduced income, and pain and suffering if you got injured due to another person’s negligence. Consult your lawyer to see if your claim can make a legitimate premises liability claim and make your claim today.