Premises Liability Basics

Falls cluster in the same places year after year. A location-by-location tour of where slip and falls happen most — and what each setting means for a claim.

Duty of care is the foundation of every slip and fall claim. Learn what property owners must do, how visitor status changes the duty, and where the limits lie.

Owners, tenants, managers, contractors, or the city? A breakdown of each party that can share liability for a slip and fall — and why naming them matters.

What counts as a slip and fall claim? This plain-English guide covers who these claims protect, when they don’t apply, and the myths that mislead people.