An invitee is someone who enters a premises for a commercial or business purpose. Shoppers at grocery stores are considered invitees since they enter the store to purchase items. A licensee is a different term to describe an individual involved in a premises liability case. These individuals are involved in accidents on a non-commercial property. This could mean that the invitee was supposed to attend a party at a friend’s house and that is where the incident took place.
How is an invitee different than a licensee?
In premises liability cases, invitees and licensees are different types of individuals involved. Invitees cover individuals entering a business property. However, licensees are not related to business entities. A licensee can be someone who is attending a party at someone’s home or any other type of social gathering. Instead of going to the premises with the intention of a transaction, they are going for leisure.
How do I prove premises liability?
Premises liability is a term that can be used to describe the responsibility of a certain party for someone else’s accident. These kinds of cases can most often be seen in slip and fall accidents. If someone is involved in a slip and fall accident where they are injured on a commercial property, they may wish to seek liability. The individual has the right to do this to seek compensation for their injuries. However, they have to prove that the premises acted negligently and was responsible for their accident.
Can inadequate security be a part of premises liability?
Some cases of premises liability have included the concept of inadequate security to explain the reasoning for the situation. If it is proven, then a property owner can be held responsible. If an individual is walking through a parking garage and experiences an accident due to a lack of lighting, they may be able to seek liability on behalf of the property owner. Other reasons can include lack of security guards, no monitoring system, door locks broken, etc. With these reasons, individuals may find themselves in a dangerous situation. If they can prove the burden of proof, they may be able to hold the property responsible for their injuries. Therefore, they may be able to receive compensation for the injuries they have sustained.
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