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| LUTHENS LAW OFFICES |
| Des Moines Office |
| West Towers Building , Suite 206-24 |
| 1200 Valley West Drive |
| West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 |
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| Colfax Office |
| Luthens Law Building |
| Eight West Howard Street |
| Colfax, Iowa 50054 |
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| Telephone: (800) 685 7948 |
| Email: info@luthenslaw.com |
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| The workers compensation & personal injury claims and settlement attorneys at the Luthens Law Offices, P.C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of West Des Moines, Colfax, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties. |
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PREMISES LIABILITY | BACK TO PRACTICE AREAS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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I. General Information on Premises Liability
II. Types of Premises Liability
A. Property Safety
B. Punitive Damages
C. Trespassing Children
D. Slip and Fall
E. Dog Bites
F. Elevators
G. Swimming Pools
H. Stadiums
I. Scope of Employment
J. Independent Contractors
K. Negligent Hiring and Retention
L. False Arrest and Imprisonment
N. Malicious Prosecution
O. Libel and Slander
P. Emotional Distress-Negligent or Intentional
III. Owner vs. Landlord Responsibilities
IV. Criminal Acts of Third Parties
A. Anticipation of Criminal Acts
B. Failure to Act
C. No Liability Situations
V. Alcohol Liability
VI. Governmental Immunity |
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General Information on Premises Liability
Premises Liability law is the body of law which makes the person who is in possession of land or premises responsible for certain injuries, whether they are physical, mental or social, suffered by persons who are present on the owner’s property. Premises liability cases may seem simple, such as "slip and fall" cases, yet in some states the current laws favor the property owner to a much larger degree. Due to this, in assessing a Premises Liability case, it is often more astute to consult with an experienced Premises Liability attorney. A premises owner faced with a lawsuit should always file a claim with his insurance carrier.
Premises Liability cases may involve injuries or property loss due to several other factors. These may include negligence, property defects, fire, and even explosions. Animal attacks also fall into the category of premises liability. Asbestos cases are also on the rise, catching the nation's attention. These may fall into either the areas of premises liability or product liability cases. A particular type of cancer called mesothelioma is linked to exposure to asbestos in building materials as well as other materials, including brake linings.
Recently, another type of premises liability has evolved pertaining to security at shopping malls, hotels, subway stations and other businesses. Using excessive force, or not enough security force and/or efforts by the force have been the cause for many premises liability cases. Many courts have ruled that security for these facilities is not the sole responsibility of the police departments.
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