If negligent, property owners are held responsible for financial damages due to an injury that occurred on their property. Premises liability applies to individuals (home owner claims), as well as to entities, such as businesses who fail to meet a standard of care. Property owners and managers have the responsibility to maintain a safe environment for others who may come onto the property. Types of "Premises liability" cases include, but are not limited to the following:

• Falling due to a  wet substance not removed after a reasonable time,

• Falling due to a poorly maintained floor or staircase; 

• Dog bites;

• Burns or injuries in a fire caused by negligence;

• Injuries due to poorly lit or insecure parking lots or parking garages; and

• Injuries due to generally poorly maintained property.