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What Types of Injuries are Covered Under Premises Liability in Kentucky?
You may be entitled to compensation if you were injured due to an unsafe property condition in Kentucky. Property owners owe the highest duty to renters or anyone invited to the property for business purposes. This could involve a customer in a store, a delivery person, or a service technician. Under Kentucky law, property owners must regularly inspect the property for defects and repair any hazards promptly. A lower standard of care is owed to licensees or social guests, and a property owner must warn the individual only about potential issues.
Premises liability injuries can come from slip-and-falls, dog bites, or swimming pool accidents. No matter your injury, the premises liability attorneys at Wilt Injury in Kentucky are prepared to assist you in filing your claim.
Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Over 1 million emergency room visits each year are attributed to slip-and-fall injuries, which are the second leading cause of accidental death. Head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and fractures are the most serious injuries from slip-and-falls. Landlords are responsible for keeping common areas safe for residents and visitors. Tenants should be notified of a cracked step, slippery floor, buckling carpet, or any defect that poses a danger.
Suppose you were a guest at a friend’s house, restaurant patron, or store customer and were unaware of a hazard. In that case, the premises liability lawyers at Wilt Injury Law want to hear from you.
Dog Bite Injuries
Property owners are held accountable if their dogs bite or attack visitors. Dogs’ mouths are a breeding ground for bacteria, posing a significant danger to anyone bitten by a canine. As such, property owners should keep their dogs in a cage, muzzled, or tied up when visitors are present.
Kentucky is a strict liability state, unlike some states that allow “one free bite” (you are only held liable if your dog bites a second victim). In strict liability states, a dog owner will be held accountable even if the canine has no previous history of aggressive behavior. Even if you are lucky enough to sustain a minor injury, you will likely still experience scarring, a permanent reminder of your attack.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Swimming pools are subject to zoning ordinances in each county of Kentucky. Each ordinance will specify when a protective barrier is required, the type of enclosure, and height. While property owners have no obligation to protect trespassers who wander onto the property, this does not apply to children. Since swimming pools are considered anattractive nuisance, private and public property owners must take precautions to prevent minors from being injured, even if they do not have permission to be on the premises.
Kentucky Premises Liability Attorneys Representing Injured Individuals
Property owners have to take proper care of their premises to ensure that patrons, customers, and social guests are free of harm. If you or a loved one have been injured because of a property owner’s carelessness, the legal team at Wilt Injury Law is prepared to advocate on your behalf. To arrange your consultation with a Kentucky premises liability lawyer, contact the office online or by phone.