Youngstown Premises Liability Attorney

There are various ways in which a property owner’s actions can cause injuries to others. At Paulozzi LPA, our premises liability lawyers regularly work with these incidents:

• Slip and fall or trip and fall incidents – Slips or trips are a leading cause of premises liability incidents. They regularly occur due to inattention or negligence of a property owner. Wet floors, wobbly stairs, uneven walking surfaces, loose carpeting, loose floor material, low-lying obstacles, and more can all cause these injuries.
• Poor maintenance – Property owners have a duty to continually inspect their premises for hazards. They should remedy any hazard as fast as reasonably possible. A failure to do so could lead to serious injuries. Injuries are commonly caused by hazardous stairs, benches, store displays, shelving, elevators, escalators, and more.
• Pools and hot tubs – Many commercial and residential properties have pools and hot tubs. These can both cause serious injuries and drownings. Property owners should properly secure pools with a fence to keep young children from accidentally falling into them. The areas around the pool should be maintained, and all chemicals should be used properly.
• Private residences – Private residence owners also have a duty to ensure guests are safe. They should repair any known hazards or warn guests of any known hazards that could cause them harm.