Premises Liability – Duty of Care and Scope of Invitation
Duty of Care When a person is injured on third party’s property, he or she may file a claim for damages. Premises liability defines the obligation the owner of a property has toward those who visit and use the property. Known as duty of care, the property owner needs to maintain the property in such a condition that it is considered safe for use by visitors. When the condition is not safe for standard use by visitors, an accident leading to injury on the property can lead to a premises liability claim. Different Types of Visitors There are three main types of visitors who enter