Reducing premises liability is often a key part of a company's legal defense strategy. Whether faced with allegations of premises liability, negligent activity, or issues of control of the work being performed, companies must take preventive measures to limit their liability, and clients across all types of industries have relied on Baker Donelson. We survey client properties and identify conditions that may easily give rise to injury, and we advise clients on the latest regulations intended to prevent injury and liability.
When litigation occurs, we provide clients with a vigorous defense. We move quickly to conduct incident investigations and develop defense strategies that often include expert testimony designed to establish compliance with industry standards. We also analyze key premises liability issues such as foreseeability, notice, open and obvious conditions, opportunity to cure defective conditions, and superseding and intervening causes of injury.
We are experienced in all aspects of premises liability claims, including slip and fall accidents, failure to provide a secure and safe environment, lack of fall protection, OSHA violations, and inadequate security. When a premises liability claim also involves a product liability claim, such as an accident caused by product display or demonstration, our attorneys pursue cross-complaints to lessen the liability exposure of our clients.