Premises Liability

In some situations, you may be injured on private property in Bridgeport. If this is the case, the property owner may be held responsible for your injuries and may be required to provide compensation to help you recover. On this page, you can learn more about Bridgeport premises liability, what it is, and how you can recover damages in a premises liability case.

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility that a property owner or occupier has for injuries or damages that occur on their property. In most cases, property owners and occupiers are responsible for keeping their property reasonably safe and free from hazards that could cause harm to visitors or customers. In the event that the property is unkept and this issue results in an accident, the property owner or occupier could be held responsible.

When someone is injured on a property due to a hazardous condition, such as a wet floor, inadequate lighting, uneven surface, or other dangerous conditions, the property owner or occupier may be held liable for any resulting damages or injuries.

Premises liability can apply to a variety of property types, including private residences, commercial buildings, public parks, and other locations where the public is invited to visit or do business.

How to Prove Premises Liability

The specifics of premises liability law can vary by jurisdiction, but there are some general factors that apply to these kinds of cases. For example, property owners and occupiers have a duty to maintain safe conditions, provide adequate warnings about potential hazards, and take reasonable steps to prevent accidents and injuries on their property. If they fail to do these things, they may be held responsible for any resulting harm.

In order to prove premises liability, a few factors must be proven. First, you need to prove that a person or company is indeed the owner of the property where you were injured. Second, you need to prove that they did not take reasonable and adequate measures to upkeep the property or warn visitors of the property of hazards. Finally, you need to prove that these hazards caused the accident that you sustained. Finally, you need to prove that your injuries were the result of the accident itself and not some other issue.

For example, let’s say that a property owner mops a lobby floor of an office building but does not put up a “caution, slippery when wet” sign. If you enter the building and slip and fall on the slippery floor and hurt your back, the property owner could be held responsible.

Help From a Bridgeport Lawyer

While all premises liability cases will vary based on the specific circumstances, there are basic principles that are followed in these cases. If you think that a property owner is responsible for your injuries and you want to take legal action, contact our office. We can review the specifics of your situation to determine if you have a strong case. Contact us for more information today!