The 5 Most Common Questions About Premises Liability

When a client comes to us after they have suffered a severe injury or lost a loved one due to unsafe property conditions, our lawyers at Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., try to do everything we can to ease their worries by answering their questions. Here are answers to the most common.

What is premises liability?

Premises liability holds property owners liable for any injuries or losses that would happen on an unsafe property due to an owner’s negligence. A premises liability case can help victims collect damages for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

What are common examples of premises liability cases?

Many clients come to us because they have suffered from a slip-and-fall while on a poorly maintained property. Other premises liability cases our lawyers have handled were related to swimming pool accidents, dog bites, parking lot injuries and negligent security.

What duty of care does a property owner owe to visitors?

Property owners have a duty of care to maintain a property so that it is safe for visitors or guests. This means that property owners should address or warn about any hazards that might harm others.

Do I have a case if I was injured on someone else’s property?

There are a few factors to consider before it is clear a premises liability case can be made. Our lawyers have to consider the nature of a property, the hazard that led to an injury or loss, an owner’s knowledge that a hazard would lead to an injury, and whether the owner took reasonable steps to manage the hazard.

Can I file a lawsuit if I was partly at fault for my injury?

Yes. Illinois has a comparative negligence rule that allows victims to seek damages if they are less than 50% at fault for an injury, but any percentage of fault can affect the total damages awarded.

Seek Help From A Lawyer Today

If you are injured or suffered a loss because of a property owner’s negligence, reach out to Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., by calling us at 877-930-2551 or emailing us today.