Frequent Premises Liability Issues
Under many areas of the law, the focus of a legal matter is aimed at the direct perpetration of a wrongful and injurious act by one party against another. In criminal cases, for example, the prosecution acts on behalf of the victim and the public at large against the defendant. The connection between the accused and the accuser is usually explicit and at issue is only the extent to which the evidence in a case supports the prosecution’s claims.
Premises liability law, however, is built upon the presumption that a property owner is legally liable for harm that befalls guests who enter the premises, as such an injury is attributable to some degree of negligence by the property owner.
If you have been injured due to inadequate security, improper maintenance, or other faults that can be reasonably assigned to the owner of the property where your injury occurred, then it may be appropriate to consider filing a civil lawsuit against the responsible party. Contact the premises liability lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978 for more information.
Common Causes for Premises Liability Cases
Unless you are familiar with the practice of premises liability law, it can be difficult to determine whether the pursuit of legal action is possible or suitable to your case. The following list contains some of the most common examples of causes for premises liability cases:
- Stairway collapse
- Porch collapse
- Roof collapse
- Fires
- Slip and fall injuries
- Electrical shock and burn injuries
- Inadequate security
Contact Us
We are committed to helping the victims of property owner negligence obtain the financial compensation that they are due. Contact the premises liability lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978 for the assistance you need.
