Injured on an Icy Parking Lot in Michigan: Premises Liability Basics
Commercial parking lots must be reasonably maintained. Here is when a fall on the ice may be the property owner's responsibility.
The Property Owner's Duty
Businesses generally must take reasonable steps to address known icy conditions in lots they control, though Michigan's premises rules involve nuanced defenses.
Evidence in Icy Lot Falls
Weather data, photos of the conditions, and any record of the property's snow-and-ice procedures help establish negligence.
Comparative Fault
Michigan follows modified comparative negligence: your damages are reduced by your share of fault, and being more than 50% at fault bars recovery of noneconomic damages. Insurers often argue the victim should have seen the ice, so documentation is key.
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