The size and type of establishment will influence the type and amount of evidence available. For example, a local family store or single-family home will not likely have the extensive evidence listed above, unlike a big-box store. (Credit: Thanwarat Tangthawilap/Shutterstock.com) The size and type of establishment will influence the type and amount of evidence available. For example, a local family store or single-family home will not likely have the extensive evidence listed above, unlike a big-box store. (Credit: Thanwarat Tangthawilap/Shutterstock.com)

Premises liability is a legal concept that stems from circumstances where an injury is caused by an unsafe or defective condition on property someone either owns or occupies, and insured commercial property operators must understand the importance of gathering and preserving evidence when an accident occurs to help mitigate extremely costly claims.

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