property owner duty of care

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What Types of Accidents Are Covered Under Premises Liability Law in Chicago?

Accident Law, Liability Law, Negligence, Personal Injury Law, Premises Liability / Guest Post

Premises liability law in Chicago can cover many accidents caused by unsafe property conditions, including slip-and-falls, stair and sidewalk falls, inadequate security incidents, falling objects, and dog bites. Coverage generally depends on proving the property owner or occupier failed to use reasonable care to address or warn of a hazard and that the hazard caused […]

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The ‘Open and Obvious’ Doctrine in NY Slip and Fall Cases

In New York slip-and-fall cases, the “open and obvious” doctrine may reduce or eliminate a property owner’s liability when a hazard was plainly visible and avoidable. However, even an obvious condition can still trigger a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises, depending on factors like foreseeability and whether the condition was inherently dangerous. This article