Premises Liability Accidents
Las Vegas, Nevada
Premises liability claims
If you got injured on somebody's property, land, or structure, call us at 702-432-1000 to speak directly with our premises liability attorney.
We don't charge for consultations.
What is premises liability?
When someone gets hurt because of unsafe or defective conditions on someone else's property - it is a premises liability.
When that happens, in Nevada, the owner of that property is financially responsible for all damages. For example, suppose someone slips and falls at a restaurant, and that slip and fall results from the restaurant's negligence. In that case, that restaurant (or their business insurance) is responsible for an accident.
Is personal liability and premises liability the same?
No. It is different.
Personal liability happens when a person operates a machine and makes a mistake that hurts someone. For example, a careless, distracted driver caused an accident on a road that resulted in another driver and passenger's severe injury.
On the other hand, if an accident occurs on somebody's property, and the owner didn't provide a safe environment for their guests (also called invitees), you can file a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner.
Personal liability and premises liability can overlap. There could be multiple tortfeasors (defendants), and their combined action or inaction can lead to an injury.
Suing for premises liability
In Nevada, premises liability laws are engaged only when the premises did not take precautions to prevent reasonably foreseeable harm to the public. For example, if a property manager fails to instruct its staff to put a wet floor sign when cleaning the floor, they do not take all the precautions to prevent reasonably foreseeable harm. Then, the premises are dubbed negligent and are liable for the guest's injury.
Do all premises injuries warrant premises liability lawsuits?
No. Floor signs such as "Wet floor," "No Trespassing," "Chair is Broken," or "Warning: Hot Water" usually release the liability of the owner. Injuries suffered at locations with a displayed warning sign do not make the owner liable for your accident.
Premises liability settlements
The settlement for the premises liability accident could be in six figures and, in some cases, seven figures. If you want to know what compensation to expect in your case, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with our premises liability attorney.
Premises liability injuries
Premises injuries include all accidents involving an invitee on a property owned by another person.
In Las Vegas and other cities in Nevada, premises injuries include:
Accidents at the hotels: Las Vegas is a world-renowned entrainment capital with countless hotels, resorts, casinos, and nightclubs. People come to Las Vegas to enjoy themselves in a unique oasis-like city. Although hotels and resorts strive for the most enjoyable and pleasurable experience, accidents happen. We wrote extensively about hotel accidents in our article "Suing after a hotel accident."
Nightclub accidents: If the nightclub bouncer assaulted a guest without cause and the guest was injured, the bouncer is liable, and the nightclub might be responsible for the injuries. Read more in our article "Premises liability for nightclubs."
Accidents at the bar: The bar owners are liable if the patron falls and injures on-premises. The bar owners are responsible if a bar employee causes an accident and injury to the patrons (e.g., the security guard attacked the patron, or there was a bar brawl, and security guards were watching but didn't do anything to stop).
Shopping mall/retail store accidents: People can suffer injuries from walking on uneven or wet floors, on grounds with holes and cracks, and containing hazardous objects such as broken glass at the shopping mall or a retail store. You might sue the shopping mall or a retail store for negligence if it happened to you.
Accidents at concerts and festivals: The event organizers could be liable if somebody gets injured at the venue. Crowded environments, wet surfaces, uneven ground, or general negligence often contribute to these accidents. Call us if you get injured while attending a concert or music festival in Las Vegas or Nevada.
Accidents at the stadium: If the stadium owners, operator, event organizer, security firm, or maintenance contractors fail to provide a safe environment for the game attendees, you can sue them for negligence.
Accidents at the trade show: You can sue a trade show exhibitor, contractor, service provider, or trade show organizers if they fail to provide a safe environment for show attendees.
Accidents at somebody's house: If your accident at your friend's home resulted in a severe injury, you could file a liability claim against the property owner (or their homeowner's insurance).
Accidents on HOA-managed property: A person can sue HOA if the unsafe conditions and negligence caused an accident and injuries.
Am I liable if a kid gets hurt on my property?
Not necessarily. A few important questions have to be asked. Was the kid invited to the property? Was there a danger, the kind of threat that can attract children, such as a pool or a treehouse? Were adequate precautions taken to warn of that danger or seal off the dangerous area?
There is no simple answer to this question.
Injured at a friend's house: Can I file a premises liability claim?
It depends on how the injury occurred. Was your injury a result of a hazard on the property, and was there notice of the danger? Most importantly, did the property owner know about unsafe conditions? Call us if you think the accident happened because of the house owner's negligence. We don't charge for consultations.
Are dog owners liable for an accident?
Yes, dog owners are generally liable for dog bites. Even when the child teased and provoked the dog, the dog's owner may still be responsible for an accident.
Can somebody sue you for slipping on your driveway?
It all depends on who they are, whether the owner invited them, and how obvious was the danger.
If you need more information about accidents on-property in Las Vegas and Nevada, call our office at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with our attorney for accidents on-premises.
Can I re-open an old premises liability case in Las Vegas?
If you accepted a settlement without an attorney, then within 60 days of taking the check, the victim or their attorney can re-open the case. Call us for more information.
If you were partially at fault
You can still collect compensation for your injury if you are less than 51% responsible for the accident. It includes all premises liability claims.
We can help
Our office handles all premises liability injuries, from minor soft tissue injuries to the most serious ones.
We take all of our premises liability cases on a contingency basis. You pay us only when we win your case.
We work with clients in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.
To speak with our premises liability attorney, call us at 702-432-1000.
Last updated on February 19, 2024.
