We've previously discussed many aspects of premises liability law in the state of Connecticut. Readers may remember that, in many cases, plaintiffs will attempt to recover under a negligence theory when they are injured on someone else's property. Negligence requires...
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Premises Liability
Recovery for injuries suffered on rental property in Connecticut
This blog has discussed various aspects of premises liability law in Connecticut and whether a property owner is liable for injuries someone suffers while on that property. We have touched on the fact that this partially depends upon the status of the injured party;...
What is a ‘licensee’ versus an ‘invitee’ in Connecticut?
This space has previously taken up the issue of what the three basic statuses are of people who are present on property owned by someone else. To refresh, these statuses include: licensee, invitee and trespasser. The reason the status of a visitor is important is that...
What duty is owed to a “trespasser” on Connecticut premises?
In this post, we'll look a little more closely at what duty an owner may have to someone on the property without permission, i.e., a "trespasser." The first thing to note is that trespassing in this instance may or may not be the same as the criminal definition of...
What is ‘proximate cause’ in Connecticut premises liability?
This blog has been discussing the various elements of a negligence claim in Connecticut as they apply to premises liability cases over the past couple months. To review, to recover in negligence cases, a plaintiff generally must show that the defendant had a duty to...
What is the “mode of operation rule” in Connecticut?
A month or so ago on this blog we discussed the various types of status a person may have when he or she has been injured on the property of another. This status can affect the duty a premises owner has to the individual with regard to risks on the property. This...
What is negligence in Connecticut premises liability?
Previously, this blog discussed the fact that Connecticut residents who find themselves injured by a dangerous condition while on someone else's property may have a claim for compensation. It was also touched on that it is usually the negligence of the property owner...