Portland premises liability accident cases are often very difficult to prove, particularly if the accident-causing hazardous condition was temporary, like wet floors or snow\/ice. Because these cases are difficult, you need a qualified Portland premises liability attorney with the knowledge and skill needed to effectively handle the case.<\/p>\n
If you have suffered a serious injury in Portland due to a property owner\u2019s carelessness, contact DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law. With our FREE consultation, <\/strong>our premises liability attorneys\u00a0can\u00a0help you decide whether you have a substantial case against a property owner and how to win. Call (503)-486-3697 today.<\/p>\n Accidents on someone else\u2019s property can result in severe, devastating injuries that often require extensive medical care. In certain cases, you can develop permanent disabilities that affect your ability to perform daily tasks. Some of the most common injuries in Portland premises liability cases include the following.<\/p>\n In some instances, the lack of safety on a property can even result in the death of an individual. If this is the case, don’t hesitate to reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Portland<\/a> to review your case.<\/p>\n Every Oregon property owner has a responsibility to make sure that people who are welcomed onto their property are protected from attack and injury. When that protection is not provided, people can get hurt and individuals can file a lawsuit against the owner of the unsafe premises in a negligent security lawsuit. As well as injuries caused by third-party attacks, these claims can also be filed if someone has been injured due to unsafe conditions.<\/p>\n Slip, trip, and fall injuries are the most common premises liability claim in Portland, and they have their own rules around notice, inspection, and the property owner’s duty to warn. Because these cases come up so often, we cover them in depth on our dedicated Portland slip and fall accident lawyer<\/a> page, including where falls happen, how the notice defense works, and what evidence wins the case. The sections below cover the other ways unsafe property injures people.<\/p>\n Property owners who invite the public onto their premises owe them reasonable protection from foreseeable criminal acts. When an apartment complex ignores broken gates and burned-out lighting in a building with a history of break-ins, when a bar or nightclub fails to staff security despite repeated fights, or when a parking garage or hotel provides no cameras or patrols in an area known for assaults and robberies, the owner can be held liable for the injuries a third party inflicts. The key question is foreseeability: did the owner know, or should the owner have known, that the risk existed and fail to take reasonable steps to address it? Prior police calls to the address, tenant complaints, and industry security standards are the evidence that answers it. Serious assaults often produce traumatic brain injuries<\/a> and other catastrophic injuries<\/a>, and the property owner’s commercial policy is frequently the only meaningful source of compensation when the attacker has none.<\/p>\n Beyond falls and assaults, our Portland premises liability lawyers handle the full range of injuries caused by property that was not maintained as the law requires. Landlords are responsible for common areas in apartment buildings, including stairways, railings, balconies, walkways, and lighting, and can also be liable when they knowingly allow a tenant to keep a dangerous dog on the property, which we discuss on our Portland dog bite lawyer<\/a> page. Parking lots and garages produce injuries from potholes, unmarked speed bumps and curbs, collapsing structures, and vehicle-pedestrian collisions in poorly designed lots. Swimming pools, trampolines, construction sites, and abandoned equipment fall under Oregon’s attractive nuisance doctrine, which holds owners to a higher duty toward children who are drawn onto the property even without permission. Elevator and escalator malfunctions, falling merchandise in retail stores, collapsing decks and balconies, and carbon monoxide or toxic exposure in rental housing round out the claims we see most often.<\/p>\n The duty an Oregon property owner owes you depends on your status. Customers, tenants, and others on the property for the owner’s benefit are invitees and are owed the highest duty: regular inspection, prompt repair, and warning of hazards. Social guests are licensees and are owed a warning of known dangers. Adult trespassers are owed only the duty not to be intentionally harmed, with the exception of children under the attractive nuisance rule. Nearly every claim against a business or landlord is an invitee case. Our article on how to prove negligence in a Portland premises liability case<\/a> walks through the elements, and suing for injuries on government property<\/a> covers the shorter deadlines that apply when the property belongs to the city, county, TriMet, or state.<\/p>\n To secure compensation after an injury on someone else\u2019s Portland property, you will need to prove that the owner is liable for your accident. Specifically, you will need to show that the owner\u2019s negligence led to the hazardous condition and directly caused your accident and resulting damages. To accomplish this, you and your lawyer will need to provide enough evidence that satisfies the following elements.<\/p>\n In Oregon, premises liability lawsuits are subject to a rule known as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations establishes a filing deadline for your claim; if you do not file your lawsuit within the appropriate time period, the court will likely dismiss your case. Under ORS 12.110<\/a>, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a premises liability lawsuit, and that deadline remains in effect as of 2026. If the property is owned by the City of Portland, Multnomah County, TriMet, or the State of Oregon, a tort claim notice is due within 180 days; see our FAQ on the time limit for a tort claim notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n While there are certain exceptions to this rule, they are not always common in premises liability cases. It is important to contact a Portland premises liability attorney as soon as possible to protect your right to compensation.<\/p>\n Have you been injured on someone else\u2019s Portland property? In these situations, you need an attorney on your side\u2014and DuBois Law Group can help. Contact us<\/a> today to schedule your free case evaluation and discuss your next steps with a Portland premises liability lawyer. (503) 222-4411<\/p>\nWhy Choose A Portland Premises Liability Lawyer From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What Are Some Common Injuries in Portland Premises Liability Cases?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How Are Portland Premises Liability And Negligent Security Cases Related?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Slip and Fall Accidents on Commercial and Residential Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Negligent Security: Assaults and Attacks on Unsafe Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Apartment, Parking Lot, Pool, and Other Unsafe Property Claims<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Invitees, Licensees, and Trespassers<\/h3>\n
How Do You Prove an Oregon Premises Liability Lawsuit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How Long Do You Have to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Oregon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Contact A Portland Premises Liability Lawyer From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law<\/strong><\/h2>\n