Property owners often use several common defenses in premises liability cases:
Lack of Awareness: One excuse is that they were unaware of the hazardous condition or didn't have enough time to address it.
Shifting Blame: They may also claim that the injured person was at fault due to not paying attention or ignoring warning signs.
Obvious Hazard: Another common defense is that the condition was open and obvious, meaning a reasonable person should have avoided the danger.
Trespassing: Property owners may also argue that the injured party was trespassing and not entitled to the same protections as an invitee.