After a slip and fall accident or another type of premises liability accident in Pittsburgh, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. But if the dangerous condition was open and obvious, your ability to recover compensation may be significantly diminished. However, that does not mean you cannot recover your damages. Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence laws mean that you may qualify to seek reduced damages.
How Do You Prove Negligence in a Premises Liability Case?
To prove negligence in a premises liability case, you will need to establish:
- Duty of care. The property owner or manager had a legal obligation to keep their premises safe for guests.
- Breach of duty of care. The property owner or manager did not uphold this obligation.
- There was a foreseeable hazard that caused your accident, and the responsible party did not address it.
- You...
What Is Premises Liability Insurance Coverage?
Premises liability insurance coverage is a policy that property owners can buy in case someone is injured on their property. If the owner is found to have been negligent, the insurance company will pay the victim compensation. This article will explain premises liability in more detail and explore what types of compensation they pay out.
Premises Liability Insurance Covers Accidents on Private Property
Premises liability insurance is a policy...Is Premises Liability the Same As General Liability?
Premises liability is not the same as general liability. General liability refers to any harm done to or on someone’s property. Premises liability applies only in cases where an owner or manager failed to maintain the physical condition of a property, and someone was injured as a result.If you suffered injuries on another party’s property, you should consider the value of...