Two separate legal disciplines that address various forms of accountability when a harm happens are premises liability and personal liability. When someone is hurt on a property because of dangerous features like damp flooring, damaged stairs, or insufficient security, premises liability is triggered. It is the responsibility of property owners or occupants to keep their spaces clean and visitors safe. They could be held accountable for damages if they don't fulfill this obligation and someone gets hurt.
Conversely, personal liability describes a person's accountability for their own careless acts that injure other people. For instance, someone may be held personally responsible for the harm and losses if they cause an accident by texting while driving or injure someone else by acting carelessly.
The source of the liability is the primary distinction between these two ideas. Whereas personal responsibility is predicated on an individual's conduct or carelessness, premises liability is concerned with the state of the property and the owner's duty of care.
You should have knowledgeable legal counsel if you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of dangerous property conditions or the carelessness of another person. Our team of knowledgeable lawyers at Munley Law have expertise in both personal and premises liability matters. For a free consultation to talk about your case and find out how we can support your pursuit of justice and restitution, call Munley Law today.
