Defenses to Premises Liability: Comparative Negligence

Defenses to Premises Liability: Comparative Negligence Property owners, managers, and tenants can be held accountable when others are injured while on their properties. When properties aren’t maintained or repaired to eliminate safety risks, plaintiffs may be entitled to receive compensation for their injuries and other damages. But defendants in a premises liability case may rely […]

Legal Defenses to Premises Liability: Contributory Negligence

Man injured falling down the stairs

Legal Defenses to Premises Liability: Contributory Negligence Injuries that occur on someone else’s property lead to severe injuries and disabilities. Premises liability laws allow victims to hold property owners, managers, tenants, and others responsible for injuries and other damages. Property owners have a duty of care to keep occupants and visitors safe. When they breach […]

Defenses to Premises Liability Assumption of Risk

Defenses to Premises Liability: Assumption of Risk Premises liability laws make it possible for you to hold others accountable if you were injured on their property. Every property owner and manager has a duty of care to visitors and tenants. Negligence can contribute to accidents that cause minor to severe injuries to others. But there […]