The Duty of Landowners to Others for Injuries Sustained on Their Premises Depends Upon the Status of the Person Entering the Property

By James P. Krupka, Esq.

The duty owed by an owner or occupier of land to a person entering the property depends upon the status of such person; that is, whether the person entering the property is a trespasser, licensee or invitee.  The status of the injured person is critical in determining whether a cause of action exists against the owner or occupier of the land where the injury was caused. [Read more…]