Property owners may be liable for snake bites that occur on their property, depending on the circumstances.
In general, property owners are liable for snake bites if they knew or should have known about the danger posed by snakes on their property and failed to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from being bitten.
For example, a property owner who owns a wooded area with a high population of venomous snakes may be liable for a snake bite if they failed to post warning signs or take other steps to keep people out of the area.
However, property owners are not always liable for snake bites. For example, a property owner may not be liable if they took reasonable steps to protect visitors from being bitten, but the bite was still unavoidable.
Here are some factors that may be considered when determining whether a property owner is liable for a snake bite:
- The type of snake that bit the victim
- The location of the snake bite
- The time of day the snake bite occurred
- The presence of warning signs
- The actions of the victim
If you have been bitten by a snake on someone else’s property, it is important to speak with an attorney to discuss your legal options. An attorney can help you to determine whether you have a claim against the property owner and can assist you in filing a lawsuit if necessary.