Accidents and injuries that occur on someone’s property can hold a negligent party legally responsible for damages caused to property or people. However, the individuals directly involved aren’t the negligent parties, meaning that they couldn’t have been expected to prevent the accident. Instead, in the case of premise liability, the property owner or operator is liable.
Bourassa Law Group is a law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, with an acute understanding of personal injury cases. They’ve tried and won many claims for clients who could use their verdicts and settlements to cover the damages caused.
So what makes them responsible?
Unsafe Environment
If the building maintenance is overdue and materials and structures have worn to the extent of becoming dangerous, then the owner or operator of the property may be responsible. As the person in charge, they can’t argue that they were unaware of the problem because they’re obligated to be. If a floor has had a broken floor tile for quite some time and it causes a slip and fall, lawyers can build a general or premise liability case.
On the other hand, if potential hazards are dealt with as soon as possible, or if they’re marked with visible signs and individuals are made aware of them, then the owner or operator may may have a defense. This could apply to fire hazards, electrical hazards, and improper building security as well.
Comparative Negligence — When The Individual Is At Fault
Even with premise liability, the individual is still expected to practice reasonable care to keep themselves safe from accidents. In most cases, the owner or occupier might argue that the injury was caused on their property but that the injured party was at fault. In some cases, it’s determined that both parties share the blame.
If it’s ruled that the employee is more than 50% responsible, then the individual cannot recover for their injuries. However, if the injured party’s responsibility is less than half, they might still recover, although a portion will be subtracted from the total amount.
In Las Vegas, Nevada, the personal injury lawyers and attorneys at Bourassa Law Group have years of experience with accidents and injuries, which is why clients leave them glowing reviews. Their team understands that following an accident, a little empathy can go a long way. Their team is proud to include car accident lawyers, brain injury lawyers, and motorcycle accident lawyers. To learn more about how they can help you click here to fill in the contact form.
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