Who can file a premises liability lawsuit?

Your Status as a Visitor to the Premises

In some states, the circumstances under which the injured entered the premises may affect his or her ability to file a premises liability claim. Legal visitors (i.e., persons who enter the premises with the property owner’s permission or at the property owner's express or implied invitation) are generally eligible to file a premises liability lawsuit. However, visitors who enter property illegally (trespassers) generally do not have legal recourse if they are injured on the property.

Premises Liability Statute of Limitations

When a premises liability accident occurs, the injured has a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. This time limit is called a statute of limitations. Once this deadline has passed, the injured cannot file a claim.

Proving the Property Owner’s Liability

In order to have a viable premises liability claim, you must be able to present compelling evidence that you were injured because of hazardous conditions on a premises and that the owner of the premises did not exercise a reasonable level of care to prevent the injury.

Locate a Premises Liability Lawyer near You

If you were injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to pursue damages for your injury. You need a skilled attorney to help you determine whether you are eligible to file suit. Use LawyerShop to locate an experienced premises liability lawyer in your area.