Know Your Rights: Premises Liability 101
What is Premises Liability? Imagine you are heading out to run routine errands. Walking into a store, you slip and fall on a broken sidewalk. You wonder if the store is responsible for your injuries. The type of law involved is called premises liability law. Las Vegas trial atorney Kevin R. Hansen explains the basic principles of premises liability in Nevada.
What Type of Law Applies to Injuries on Property?
In Nevada, Premises Liability Law Applies to Injuries on Property
When you’re hurt because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, premises liability law may hold the property owner legally liable for the injuries that occur. Liability depends on state law, and there are significant differences in laws between states.
Basic Principles of Premises Liability Law in Nevada
Basic Principles:
- Duty of Care: A property owner has a duty to keep their property safe for entrants.
- They do not act as an insurer for all accidents on their property.
- The standard is whether the property owner’s actions are unreasonable.
- Nevada does not apply the open and obvious doctrine to negate all liability on the property owner; the property owner must still act reasonably to protect entrants.
To Win a Premises Liability Injury Claim, We Must Prove:
- A dangerous condition existed on the premises.
- The defendant knew or should have known about the hazardous condition.
- An accident occurred due to this dangerous condition.
- Injuries and damages resulted for the victim.
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How Can Personal Injury Attorney Kevin R. Hansen Help With a Premises Liability Claim in Nevada?
Kevin, our lead trial attorney will evaluate your evidence, analyze the law, discuss strategies, and pursue your claim. We will determine necessary elements to prove, and file a claim. If you were injured due to a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, seek help from a top rated, battle tested and trial proven Nevada premises liability attorney at the Law Office of Kevin R. Hansen.
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