At McMath Woods, our Little Rock premises liability lawyers believe that when a homeowner or property owner is negligent and serious injury results, the victim shouldn’t be the person to hold the burden of liability.
Failure to Warn of a Hazard: Premises Liability Claims in Little Rock
Property owners must warn visitors of any potential hazards when they know about a hazard but cannot immediately fix or replace the broken handrail, sidewalk, etc. Warnings must be posted to keep visitors out of the area if possible. Once a warning is in place, property owners are given adequate time to fix the danger. If a visitor gets injured regardless of the warning, they may be found liable for the accident since they should have heeded the warning.
If a visitor becomes injured due to a hazard and no warning signs or tape is present, it may be argued that the property owner should have known about the hazard and taken steps to protect visitors. In the court of law, it’s not only the responsibility of a property owner to properly maintain their property and warn guests of hazards. They must also regularly inspect their property to ensure no potential hazards may be present.