Understanding Premises Liability

Premises liability is a branch of personal injury law dealing with injuries resulting from dangerous or hazardous conditions on a piece of property. At the core of premises liability litigation is the belief (justified by law) that a property owner, be it a private homeowner or commercial corporation, is in at least some ways responsible for what goes on within the boundaries of that property. In particular, the law recognizes that property owners have an obligation to ensure that their properties - and the structures on them - are safe for others.