Although not every injury can be prevented, people who visit someone else’s property should be able to expect a reasonable level of safety. Property owners who don’t remove ice from sidewalks, maintain old elevators, or cover swimming pools properly are not providing a reasonable level of safety.

 

Also, property owners are responsible for any children who might trespass on the property, even if they weren’t invited. This means safely storing all equipment, hazardous material, and tools out of the reach of children. It also means covering holes, swimming pools, and other hazards, as well as posting signs that warn of the dangers.