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As someone who spends a lot of time in Stratford, you likely spend some time on private property. This might include office buildings, parking lots, restaurants, etc. While in day-to-day situations, you likely hardly think about property and property owners, there are situations in which this can become top of mind. This might be the case if you are injured on someone else’s property and you want to find out if someone else is responsible for your accident. This is sometimes the case under premises liability laws. You can learn more about premises liability lawsuits on this page.

Stratford Premises Liability Lawsuits

If a property owner or occupier does not provide upkeep for their property, and this directly results in an accident for someone visiting the property, they could be liable under premises liability laws. However, these cases can be complex and there are many moving parts. In order to properly file a premises liability lawsuit, you will have to prove that the property owner did not follow guidelines or regulations to ensure that their property was safe or that issues were fixed in a reasonable amount of time. Alternatively, you may have to prove that the property owner did not warn visitors of issues that could cause accidents (such as wet floors leading to slip and fall accidents). You also have to prove that the lack of upkeep or warnings directly led to the accident. Then you need to prove that the accident directly caused your injuries. These elements must be proven in court in order for you to have a successful premises liability claim and recover compensation.

Here are a few common examples of premises liability that you may face when on someone else’s property:

  • Dog bites: Dog owners are responsible for any damage that their animals incur. If a dog is allowed on private property, such as in a restaurant, office, etc., the property owner may be held responsible for the actions of the dog. These properties should have dog insurance coverage to cover these issues if property owners are going to allow dogs on their property.
  • Property maintenance issues. As mentioned above, improper upkeep leading to an accident could be the fault of a property owner or occupier. A few common examples might include broken windows, uneven surfaces, elevator issues, unfinished construction, etc. Property owners should regularly ensure that their property is safe for visitors and that elements of their property are maintained, tested, and kept up with. This is especially the case when it comes to elevators.
  • Slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents are very common forms of premises liability issues. If a property owner does not ensure that visitors are made aware of wet floors, and visitors slip and fall and hurt themselves, the property owner may be held responsible. Visitors should be told about slippery surfaces or there should be signs posted.
  • Parking lot accidents. Injuries sustained in private parking lots may be the responsibility of the person or company that owns the parking lot.

Get Help From a Local Lawyer

If you think that you have a lawsuit on your hands, contact a Stratford premises liability lawyer to see how to proceed. A lawyer can help you determine the best course of action given your situation. We are here to help – contact us for more information.

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