Property owners, occupiers and maintenance providers may have legal responsibilities to take reasonable care for the safety of people entering premises. Falls and other premises incidents can arise from ice, snow, spills, poor lighting, damaged flooring, missing handrails, uneven surfaces or inadequate maintenance.
Valiant Law investigates the condition of the property, the parties responsible for inspection and maintenance, and the steps taken before and after the incident. Prompt action matters because physical conditions can change and some claims require early notice.
Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may involve an owner, tenant, property manager, maintenance contractor, municipality or another occupier.
Photographs, footwear, witness information, incident reports, weather information, medical records and details about maintenance can all be relevant.
Some premises claims have notice requirements that can be much shorter than ordinary court deadlines. Early legal advice is important.
