An attractive nuisance is something on a property that is both dangerous inviting to a child. In premises liability law, a property owner may be held liable if a child is hurt on an attractive nuisance - even if they trespass onto the property. The reason for this law is simple: children tend to be more curious less likely to be able to judge the danger of a situation.
A classic example of an attractive nuisance is a swimming pool. If a child is hurt in a swimming pool that isn’t properly gated or fenced, then the property owner will likely be held liable for their injuries. There are a number of other attractive nuisances that may be on a person’s property, such as:
Artificial water features, such as a pond or lake;
Farm equipment
Holes in the ground
Trampolines other outdoor toys
Abandoned automobiles
Discarded appliances
Construction sites
If your child is hurt on public or private property due to an attractive nuisance that has not been properly secured, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit against the owner or occupier of the property.