Property Managers Can Be Held Liable for Your Injuries, Too
It is not uncommon for property owners of retail stores, strip malls and other businesses to sign contracts with management companies to provide maintenance and upkeep on a regular basis. In the event of an injury on a business or private property, property managers share a portion of the liability for compensating the victim for damages.
Property owners typically have responsibility for the safety of the public entering their premises for business, recreational or personal purposes. Property managers are often contractually obligated to meet these responsibilities on behalf of the owner. In most cases, this includes providing adequate security in parking lots and ramps, keeping repairs updated and removing hazards promptly if they become a danger to the visiting public. In the event snow, ice, standing water or other hazards cannot be removed immediately, the property manager's responsibility includes sufficiently warning the public to prevent a slip and fall accident.
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Winning a premises liability claim against a property manager requires knowing the limits of liability and understanding contract law. Liability can often be placed at the feet of the property owner, manager and other third parties, including the developer. The Kansas City slip and fall lawyers at Humphrey, Farrington and McClain have the professional and financial resources to thoroughly investigate and prepare your case to fight for a full and fair settlement or jury award if a trial becomes necessary.
We have experience in all types of premises liability claims against property managers, including:
- Retail store accidents
- Elevator, escalator and stairwell accidents
- Parking lot and parking ramp injuries
- School bus and school injuries
- Accidents at private residences
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Bar fights, assault injuries, insufficient security
- Mold, building contamination
From our offices in Independence, Missouri, our lawyers represent clients in individual and class action lawsuits in courts throughout Missouri, Kansas, and the United States. Contact us to arrange a free consultation.
