In Ohio, in certain circumstances, the owner of real property is liable for injuries sustained by individuals while lawfully situated on their property. This type of case is commonly referred to as a “Premises Liability” case. This type of case has numerous pitfalls and recovery for injuries is often difficult to obtain. If you are injured on the property of another person, call the experienced attorneys at Mickel & Huffman to discuss your case and assess potential liability.
In Ohio, as with many other cold-climate states, there is a rule which limits recovery to individuals who are injured as a result of slipping and falling as a result of winter weather – snow and ice. Ohio’s “Winter Rule” essentially states that the owner of real property is not liable for injuries that are the result of natural accumulations of snow and ice. Though this rule is well established in Ohio case law, the rule is not an absolute bar to recovery. The attorneys at Mickel & Huffman have extensive experience evaluating the facts of each particular case and determining whether or not this rule precludes recovery.
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