Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
In a recent premises liability lawsuit, a college student received $11.6 million in compensation after she fell 20 feet at off-campus housing in 2010. The former University of Pennsylvania student Lorna Bernhoft suffered injuries after falling through a skylight opening on the building’s fourth floor, which had only been covered by carpet and flex board. The fall left Bernhoft paralyzed.
Premises liability attorneys help determine who’s liable for injuries sustained on property owned by other parties. There are several aspects of premises liability cases that require consideration when filing a claim.
Premises liability holds both landlords and tenants responsible for preventable or predictable injuries occurring on their property. While many accidents are unavoidable, property owners are generally responsible for maintaining a safe area.
Level of responsibility is determined in part by the legal position of the visitor. Visitors are classified in three different categories, which are helpful to know when filing a claim with a premises liability lawyer:
Landowners aren’t the only ones responsible for damage and injuries occurring on residencies. Student tenants are required to maintain a safe environment for all visitors, so it’s important to know how to both prevent injuries from occurring and determine who’s responsible if they do occur. Here are some things to keep in mind:
If you believe you’ve sustained injuries as a result of a landowner or tenant’s neglect for safety, discuss your case with a premises liability attorney today.
Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.
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