You may have heard of a slip and fall lawsuit where a person sues the property owner after injuring their arm or leg from falling on a slippery floor. Such a lawsuit is pretty common.
The reasons for slip and fall vary depending on the circumstances; the most common ones include:
- Unsecured or hidden extension cords.
- Broken sidewalks and staircases.
- Unsecured rugs and carpets.
- Slippery floors.
On the other hand, here are some examples of obscure premises liability cases.
Defective Equipment in an Amusement Park
From unsecured equipment to failed emergency stops, faulty equipment in amusement parks can lead to traumatic injuries or even loss of life in extreme cases. If the injury results from poor maintenance and condition of the equipment, the amusement park owner will be held liable.
Unsupervised or Unsecured Swimming Pools
Swimming pool accidents are often serious because they pose high risks of drowning. The pool owner is responsible for securing the pool and ensuring that tools such as lifeguards, slides, and diving boards are in good condition. Additionally, the pool shouldn't be left unsupervised or unlocked, given that it may pose a danger to children who may trespass into the property.
Animal and Dog Bites
Most states apply the "one bite rule" for injuries caused by domesticated animals. This rule states that the owner of the animal will be held responsible for injuries caused to a person if they knew or should have known about the animal's risk from past dangerous tendencies.
However, that doesn't mean that a dog owner, for example, shouldn't leash or train their dog. They still have to take measures such as installing a fence or leashing the dog to prevent them from causing any damages or attacking visitors.
If they fail to do so, they can be held legally responsible for bite injuries caused by their dog to another party, and the compensation as well.
Inadequate Security on the Property
Not having adequate security in a premise can lead to undetected criminal activities within the building. This is also a form of negligence that can be used to seek justice and compensation for victims of crime on the premises. Examples of such crimes include robbery, assault, murder, and rape.
Poor Property Maintenance
Poor property maintenance ranges from cluttering to shoddy construction on the premises. Sometimes, the victim may be partially responsible for the injuries, which complicates the entire case. If so, you'll need a personal injury lawyer with experience in handling obscure premises liability cases to determine who's at fault.