If you broke into a homeowner’s property, for example, and suffered injuries in a fall down the basement stairs due to a broken handrail, you likely do not have grounds for a personal injury claim. In most situations, you must have the legal right to be on the property to establish a right to compensation for any injuries that occur there. Your attorney may also want to know about any signs or verbal instructions you received which could have placed conditions on your permission to enter the property.