Understanding Visitors: Licensees, Invitees and Trespassers
Under premises liability laws, you could be held accountable for injuries sustained on your property. Different types of guests used to be treated differently under the law, and there were different levels of responsibility to each. Now, a landowner is held to the general standard of reasonably keeping the premises free of hazards. That means not creating hazards on the property and fixing or warning about any hazards you knew or should have known about.
Home Maintenance for Safety
Many people regularly have people at their homes, from people doing repair work to babysitters. For your own safety as well as your legal protection, it’s important to keep your home up-to-date and well-maintained. Make sure there are no tripping hazards on your property and no water leaks that could lead to slip and fall.
Keep an Eye on the Outdoors
Outdoor areas are a common location for hazards. If you have a pool, make sure it’s fenced in, covered and locked. Pools can be dangerous or even deadly for children. At the same time, watch out for dangerous debris that could lead to trip-and-fall accidents. If your stone paths, stairs or walkways are cracked, have them repaired as soon as possible to prevent injuries.
On the other hand, you may have suffered an injury yourself while at the property of another – including shopping malls, casinos or other public places. If you’ve been injured due to someone’s poorly maintained property, you can contact Las Vegas personal injury attorneys to learn more about your rights. Call The Schnitzer Law Firm at 702-960-4050 or use our simple online form to set up a consultation with no obligation.