Youngwood Premises Liability Lawyer

Attorney Handling Premises Liability Cases in Youngwood

Have you been hurt on someone else's property?  If so, you may have grounds to file a premises liability claim.  Premises liability holds a property-owner accountable for certain kinds of injuries received by another individual while on those premises.   For example, slip and fall accidents in the workplace or in a place of business may sometimes qualify as premises liability cases.  On some occasions, the law may be in favor of a property owner, and not the injured party.  For legal advice on how to distinguish who may be responsible for the injury you received while on someone else's property, it is wise to consult with an experienced Youngwood Premises Liability Attorney. 

There are several factors to consider in a premises liability claim to help identify who is responsible and to what degree.  Certain involved parties and other elements must be defined in order to do this effectively, such as:

1. Possession of Premises - a person having occupation of the land with intent to control it, or the person with entitlement to occupy the land in an immediate fashion.
2. Plaintiff's Status - determining if the plaintiff is a licensee, trespasser, or invitee.  The responsibility of the defendant to the plaintiff differs considerably according to the plaintiff's classification.

• Invitee - a person invited to enter or remain on the property for commercial gain or business.  For example, a shopper entering a clothing store would be the invitee in this scenario.  The store being the possessor could be held liable for an injury a shopper receives while in the store.
• Licensee - a person invited to enter or remain on premises for purposes excluding business or commercial benefit.  A social guest is normally considered a licensee rather than invitee.  Certain conditions apply to this situation to determine if the possessor is liable for harm caused to a licensee.  It is best to get the help of a Youngwood Premises Liability Attorney familiar with these laws so your rights will be protected.
• Trespasser - an uninvited individual entering the premises of someone else to serve only their own purpose, and not fulfilling any sort of duty to a possessor.  If a possessor is unaware of the trespasser's presence, they normally do not have responsibility to warn or protect the trespasser from any potential dangers.  When a possessor is aware of the trespasser's presence, a property owner may actually be obligated to exercise an ordinary degree of safety to the trespasser.
• Non-delegable Duties - a possessor's duties are usually non-delegable.  For instance, whoever has possession of the property must take responsibility even though another party or entity has been contracted to provide maintenance in some way.

Contact a Premises Liability Claims Lawyer Today

The Bompiani Law Group, LLC handles premises liability cases in the Youngwood, Pennsylvania area.  Please contact us at your earliest convenience for advice about what legal action may need to be taken concerning your claim. 

Call or Email our Law Firm to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation with a dedicated premises liability attorney, today!