What Premises Liability Covers
Premises liability includes slip and falls, trip hazards, falling objects, swimming pool accidents, escalator and elevator injuries, fires, toxic exposure, and injuries caused by negligent security such as inadequate lighting or lack of guards where crime is foreseeable. The common thread is a property owner's failure to maintain a reasonably safe environment.
Duty Owed to Visitors
Tennessee law generally requires owners to address hazards they know about or should have discovered through reasonable care, and to warn visitors of dangers that are not obvious. The duty owed can depend on why the visitor was on the property. An attorney can explain how these principles apply to your situation.
Negligent Security Claims
When a property owner fails to provide reasonable security — and a foreseeable assault or robbery injures a visitor — the owner may be liable. These cases require showing that the danger was foreseeable and that reasonable measures would have prevented the harm.
Proving and Pursuing the Claim
Premises cases often hinge on evidence that disappears quickly, such as surveillance video and the condition of the property at the time. Tennessee's comparative fault rule and one-year deadline apply, making prompt investigation important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. It also covers falling objects, pool and elevator accidents, fires, toxic exposure, and negligent security, among other hazards on someone's property.
It arises when an owner fails to provide reasonable security and a foreseeable crime injures a visitor — for example, due to inadequate lighting or lack of guards.
Quickly. Surveillance footage and physical evidence are often lost within days, and Tennessee's one-year deadline applies.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Tennessee attorney. Injury Claim Team is a legal referral service, not a law firm.