Premises liability cases are all about responsibility. Let’s say you enter a store that’s open for business. You’re greeted by a manager, who’s aware of a water leak but does nothing to alert you to the puddle accumulating on the floor. If you slip and fall in the wet spot, you can sue the store for your injuries. Sounds simple, right?
It’s usually not. From a plaintiff’s perspective, premises liability cases are difficult to prove. Even where your injuries are undisputed, liability is going to be a hotly-contested issue.
A negligence claim has four elements that must be proven:
- duty (the obligation that the defendant owes to the plaintiff);
- breach (violation of the obligation);
- causation (the defendant’s violation resulted in harm to the plaintiff); and
- damages (demonstrable injury)
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