Premises Liability vs. Personal Injury Cases
When someone is injured as a result of another person’s negligence, they might make a legal claim for premises responsibility or personal injury. However, not all personal injury cases fall under premises responsibility. Learning the distinction will help you anticipate what to expect when seeking compensation from the at-fault party.
Understanding Premises Liability vs. Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases emerge when a person is injured in an accident or incident caused by another person. This large area of law encompasses motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, defective products, and medical misconduct. Premises liability lawsuits are classified as personal injury law, but they are more narrowly focused.
Premises liability refers to injuries that occur as a result of a dangerous situation on another person’s property. Landowners, landlords, enterprises, and public bodies are legally required to provide safe conditions for lawful visitors to their properties. When they fail to fulfill this commitment and someone is injured, the victim may be able to pursue a premises liability lawsuit.
What Is the Difference Between Premises Liability and Personal Liability?
Premises liability refers to harmful property conditions. Personal culpability refers to the actions of a person or organization.
A premises liability claim could arise from accidents like:
- Slip-and-fall accidents on wet floors or icy walkways
- Being struck by falling merchandise in stores
- Swimming pool accidents
- Inadequate security
- Poor lighting
- Broken steps and handrails
- Uneven surfaces
- Torn carpets
Personal injury liability comes into play in cases like:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Physical altercations or intentional harm
- Sports injuries
- Recreational accidents
- Dog bites
- Dangerous drugs and products liability
- Medical negligence
- Workplace injuries
Victims in both personal liability and premises liability lawsuits must demonstrate that the at-fault party failed to exercise reasonable care to avoid harm.
How a Sacramento Injury Attorney Can Help
Demas Law Group has 25 years of experience representing injured people in Sacramento and the surrounding areas, so we understand the complexity of premises liability and personal injury lawsuits. Our experienced attorneys can
- Evaluate your situation to find the most appropriate type of claim.
- Set an acceptable value for your scenario.
- Gather evidence to support your injury claim.
- File your claim within all applicable dates.
- Manage all communications with insurance companies.
- Work with expert witnesses as needed.
- Negotiate a settlement that correctly reflects your previous, current, and future losses.
- Take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to make a fair bargain.
