Unsafe Premises

Serving Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven and Surrounding Areas

Premise liability laws protect people who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of a property owner. Although many times it may seem apparent that an accident has occurred from the direct result of a property owner’s irresponsibility, many courts have found judgments in the owner’s favor. That’s why it’s important to immediately seek the advice of an experienced attorney if you have been involved in an accident of this type.

“Premises” include:

• A residence
• Land
• Place of business

Examples of Unsafe Premises
Although many scenarios may develop in which an accident occurs, here are a few in which the property owner may be at fault:

• A guest stumbles on a broken step, falls down a flight of stairs in an owner’s home and suffers a concussion, cracked vertebrae and ribs. The homeowner had full knowledge of the faulty step, had not repaired it and had not warned the guest of the problem, which could not be seen by a “reasonably observant” person.
• Vacationers at a guest lodge lose their lives after falling off a steep overlook not offering protection by a guardrail, rope or any other protective means, nor had any warning from any type of posted sign been given
• A store patron falls on oil spilled on the sidewalk right outside the doors of a convenience store and suffers a broken arm

The above circumstances offer good examples of how unsafe premises may lead to personal injury accidents due to the negligence of property owners. Similar incidents as well as many others have found their way into courts of law.

Plaintiff Classifications Matter

• Invitees
• Licensees
• Trespassers

These classifications are based upon the circumstances under which the plaintiff was on the defendant’s property. Depending upon how the plaintiff is classified makes a difference as to what duties the defendant is obligated and to what extent he or she may be held responsible. These duties vary, which makes it imperative in personal injury cases to contact an attorney with the appropriate experience and background.
If you’ve been injured because of the unsafe conditions of a home, business establishment or on the land or property of an individual or company, please contact Trantolo & Trantolo LLC serving Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, and surrounding areas of Connecticut.

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