Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to keep their premises safe for people they invite or expect to be there. When they fail to do so and someone is hurt, they may be liable.
These cases turn on the specific facts and your status on the property, so it's worth talking through the details with an attorney.
FAQs
Common questions
When is a property owner actually liable for my fall?
When they failed to take reasonable steps to keep the property safe and that failure caused your injury. Your status on the property — invited guest, customer, or trespasser — affects the duty owed.
The store says I should have watched where I was going — does that end my claim?
Not necessarily. Even if you share some fault, Utah lets you recover if you're less than 50% responsible. We work to prove the hazard the owner allowed.
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