San Antonio Premises Liability Lawyer

What Are Common Types of Premises Liability Claims?

Premises liability claims arise when an individual is injured or suffers harm due to unsafe or hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. These claims can encompass a wide range of scenarios.

Here are some common premises liability claims:

• Slip and Fall Accidents – Occur when someone slips or trips on a surface that is wet, uneven, or otherwise hazardous. This can happen in supermarkets, restaurants, or any property with unsafe walking surfaces.
• Trip and Fall Accidents – Result from tripping over an object or uneven surface. Common causes include uneven flooring, protruding objects, or poorly maintained walkways.
• Inadequate Security – Refers to cases where an individual is harmed due to inadequate security measures on a property. This can include assaults, robberies, or other criminal activities that could have been prevented with proper security measures.
• Negligent Maintenance – Injuries caused by a property owner’s failure to maintain the premises. This could involve issues like broken handrails, defective stairs, or other hazards that the owner knew or should have known about.
• Defective Conditions – Injuries resulting from defects in the design or construction of a property. This might include structural failures, poor construction, or defects that create dangerous conditions.
• Dog Bites – Injuries caused by dog attacks on someone else’s property. Dog owners are often liable for injuries their pets inflict on others.
• Swimming Pool Accidents – Incidents that occur in or around swimming pools, such as slip and falls, drownings, or injuries related to inadequate safety measures.
• Elevator and Escalator Accidents – Injuries resulting from malfunctions or defects in elevators or escalators, such as sudden stops, misleveling, or entrapment.
• Amusement Park Accidents – Injuries that occur at amusement parks due to ride malfunctions, inadequate safety measures, or operator negligence.
• Retail Store Accidents – Injuries sustained in retail establishments due to hazards like spills, falling merchandise, or inadequate maintenance.
• Fires and Explosions – Injuries resulting from fires or explosions on a property, often due to inadequate safety measures or faulty equipment.
• Toxic Exposure – Harm caused by exposure to toxic substances or hazardous materials on a property, such as mold, lead paint, or chemical spills.

If you believe you have a premises liability claim, contact Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, right away to discuss your case with one of our experienced San Antonio personal injury attorneys.