Michigan Premises Liability Lawyer
Injured on someone else's property? We don’t let property owners or corporations off the hook.
At Marko Law, we handle premises liability cases with the tenacity and firepower you need when facing powerful property owners, negligent corporations, and tight-fisted insurers. If you were injured because someone failed to keep their property safe, you’re not just dealing with pain—you’re dealing with lost income, mounting bills, and a future that feels uncertain. We get it. And we don’t just take your case—we fight for it like it’s personal.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability law holds property owners legally responsible for injuries that occur on their property due to dangerous or unsafe conditions. This includes both public and private spaces—retail stores, restaurants, apartment buildings, workplaces, nursing homes, and even private residences.
These aren’t just slip-and-fall accidents (though we handle plenty of those). Premises liability covers a wide range of scenarios where carelessness causes harm—something we’ve gone head-to-head with the biggest names in the industry over.
Common locations for premises liability claims include:
- Apartment buildings
- Grocery stores & retail outlets
- Office buildings & commercial spaces
- Hotels & resorts
- Construction zones
- Parking garages & lots
- Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
You don’t need to slip on a banana peel to have a claim. These cases involve serious injuries—often caused by hazards the owner knew about (or should have known about) but failed to fix.
Common Premises Liability Cases We Handle
We’ve taken on cases across Michigan—and we don’t scare easily. If your injury happened on someone else’s watch, we’ll help you hold them accountable.
- Slip and Fall Accidents: Wet floors, icy sidewalks, or loose carpeting—if it caused you to fall and get hurt, we’ll go after them.
- Dog and Animal Bites: Animal attacks that happened on private property or in public? We handle those too.
- Negligent Security: Assaults or robberies that happened in poorly lit parking lots or unsecured apartment complexes.
- Construction Site Hazards: Injured near or on a worksite due to unsafe conditions? You’re not out of luck.
- Nursing Home Neglect: Unsafe facilities and poor supervision can lead to devastating injuries. We stand up for your loved ones.
- Swimming Pool Accidents: Improper fencing, no signage, or lack of lifeguards can turn fun into tragedy.
- Burns, Brain, and Spinal Injuries: Dangerous conditions can result in catastrophic harm. We represent victims of burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
Who’s Liable for Your Injuries?
The person or company responsible for maintaining the property is usually on the hook—this could be a landlord, business owner, or even a municipality. But don’t expect them to admit fault willingly.
These cases often come down to proving:
- The property owner knew (or should’ve known) about the dangerous condition.
- They failed to fix it or warn you.
- That failure caused your injury.
That’s where we come in. Our team conducts aggressive investigations, works with safety experts, and builds a case that makes juries sit up and listen.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
When you’ve been hurt because someone else cut corners, you deserve full compensation—not just for what’s happened, but for what’s ahead.
Every premises liability case is unique, but victims are often entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability and disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Wrongful death damages, if applicable
In major cases—like our $76.7M Kroger verdict—we’ve shown that juries will deliver justice when negligence is clear. Don’t let insurance companies lowball your injury.
Why Choose Marko Law for Your Premises Liability Claim?
You only get one shot at justice—so you want a firm that knows how to win it. Marko Law has a long track record of high-stakes victories in Michigan, including:
- $76.7M Premises Liability Verdict (Kroger explosion case)
- Aggressive trial attorneys with courtroom experience
- No fee unless we win
- We take on corporations, cities, and insurance giants—and we win
We don’t do cookie-cutter legal work. We build powerful, evidence-backed cases that demand full accountability for your injury.
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If you’ve been injured due to unsafe property conditions in Detroit, Oakland County, Wayne County, or anywhere in Michigan, you don’t have to face this alone. Let Marko Law handle the legal battle while you focus on healing.
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FAQs
Yes, and you absolutely should if the injury was due to the hotel’s negligence. Hotels owe you what's called a “duty of care”—meaning they must keep the premises reasonably safe. If you were injured due to: A broken stairwell, A wet floor with no warning signs, Faulty locks or security, Bedbugs or other health hazards… You may have a premises liability claim under Michigan law. Keep documentation: photos, witness info, medical records, and the incident report (if they made one). Hotels will protect themselves first. We protect you.
Possibly. Airbnb hosts have a duty to maintain a safe environment for guests. If you were hurt because of: Broken stairs or railings Unmarked hazards Faulty smoke detectors Lack of basic safety equipment Then the host—or even Airbnb itself—could be liable under premises liability. Michigan law allows injury victims to sue property owners who fail to warn of or fix hidden dangers. But here’s the twist: Airbnb cases often involve multiple layers of responsibility. That’s where having a fierce legal team like ours makes a difference.
Maybe. Cities in Michigan can be liable if: The sidewalk had a dangerous defect (generally over 2 inches), The city had actual or constructive notice of the hazard, And they failed to repair it within a reasonable time. But under MCL 691.1402a, the standard is strict. Good case example: You tripped on a lifted concrete slab in a residential area with known complaints to the city. Harder case: You were texting and didn’t see an obvious defect.
Yes, but it’s complicated. When your child is hurt on public property—like a city-run playground—you may have a claim against a government entity. However, Michigan law gives cities and counties governmental immunity, which makes suing them more difficult than suing a private party. You may still have a case if: The injury was caused by a defective playground design or poor maintenance. The government failed to repair or warn about known hazards. The equipment violated safety codes or regulations. If your child was hurt because of something like broken monkey bars or exposed bolts, you might have a claim under Michigan’s “dangerous condition of public property” exception. Act fast: You may have only 120 days to file a notice of injury with the city or township. Don’t wait.
With the abolition of the "open and obvious" doctrine, courts will now assess: Whether the property owner owed a duty to the injured party. If the property owner breached that duty. The nature of the hazardous condition. The actions taken by the owner to address or warn about the hazard. The comparative fault of both parties involved. This comprehensive analysis allows for a more nuanced determination of liability.
The Michigan Supreme Court overturned this doctrine in July 2023, ruling that it should no longer be part of the duty analysis in premises liability cases. The court emphasized evaluating whether property owners breached their duty to protect visitors from unreasonable harm, regardless of whether a hazard was open and obvious.
-Property owners -Landlords -Property management companies -Retailers or businesses leasing space -Construction companies or subcontractors -Government agencies We investigate every angle, from video surveillance to building code violations. If someone cut corners, we’ll expose it—and we’ll make sure they pay for the damage.
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