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An outing with family or friends to a sporting event or concert at a large venue is an excellent way to spend quality time and make new memories. However, these experiences can quickly become tragic if someone is injured. If the owner of the venue has been negligent in maintaining their premises, or if the …
“Dram shop laws” refer to laws which are designed to hold alcohol vendors accountable for injuries and damage resulting from a DUI when certain conditions are met. If someone who was served at a particular establishment goes on to cause an an alcohol related crash, and the person who served them was aware of their …
When an accident occurs, especially when the other driver flees the scene, you may find yourself in the midst of an issue: Who is liable? And how do you prove this liability if the other driver fled the scene and you cannot identify them? Luckily for you, you have options, even when the accident occurred …
When somebody owns a property and invites others onto the property, they must take responsibility of the premises and keep it as safe as possible for customers. If they do not, then they could be legally responsible for any injuries that happen on their property. Such is the case every year for hundreds of people …
When you rent a property, you may believe that you are responsible for everything that happens on that property. However, landlords may have liability if you are injured on their rental property and we will help you understand in what situations this applies. When Negligence Comes Into Play When somebody causes unintentional harm to others …
Every year, people become injured at hotels. Many of the injuries that they receive come from swimming pool accidents, slip and falls, food poisoning, and assaults. If you become a victim of an assault in the parking lot, hallway, or room of a hotel, you may feel many emotions and wonder where to turn. Fortunately …
In some cases, a warning sign on a property may determine that somebody was warned of certain conditions the moment they entered a property. In very obvious ways, this could drastically affect the outcome of a premises liability case. However, in some cases you may wonder whether or not a warning sign is required. If …
You may be surprised to find that, from 2005 to 2014, there were an average of 3,536 fatal unintentional drownings each year in the United States. About one in five people who die from drowning incidents are children who are 14 and younger. Many of these people who are treated in emergency settings will end …
Risks of Inadequate Security You may be surprised to find that there are tons of organizations left without adequate security in the U.S. Security breaches cause an outstanding 15 billion dollars of damage worldwide every year. Often times, organizations are not spending enough money on security or spend too much on security but funnel it …
Is a property owner aware of the fact that there could be children on the property at any given time? Perhaps a homeowner has a giant pool in the backyard and no fence – does this make it all more attractive for a child to wander in the yard and try to use it? Children …
Every year, people are injured in accidents taking place on stairways. Those who fall on stairs way sustain very serious injuries including cuts, abrasions, contusions, sprained tendons, ligaments, fractured bones, whiplash, head, and shoulder injuries. However, you may not know what entities or people can be held liable in these accidents or how you can …
Premises liability refers to keeping a safe home environment that people will not injure themselves on as a property owner. A good example is if somebody comes onto your property to do work for you and they slip and fall on oil slick that was left in your driveway. If you knew about this and …
Very recently, there have been new studies done that show the rates of concussions in children due to playground accidents. Of almost 215,000 kids treated each year aged 14 and younger who received emergency treatment for injuries, almost 10% had traumatic brain injuries. This means that nearly 21,000 children had concussions and other serious brain …
Amusement parks are meant for fun and relaxation – you may choose to board the vehicle with your spouse, children, or siblings and go on a theme park adventure just because you could use a getaway. However, the last thing you probably think about when you go to a theme park is the unfortunate reality …
Let’s say that little Sammy is playing on the playground when, all of a sudden, he gets an idea. He decides that, today, he is going to climb over the fence to prove to the other students that it can be done. He does so, and just as he begins running, a car comes out …
Recently, New Jersey has taken steps in many small towns and cities to raise the issue of safety regarding sidewalks. Highland Park was one of the New Jersey towns that was hit with ordinances that compelled homeowners to repair sidewalks in front of their properties. The costs of these sidewalks? Between $200 and $300 for …
To figure out negligence in a premises liability claim, it is important to understand who is allowed on a property and who isn’t. Visitors on properties are divided into three categories known as invitees, licensees, and trespassers. Here are the differences between the three: Invitee: This is someone who has the landowner’s permission to enter …
When you rent from a landlord, you expect the premises to be habitable for not only yourself but also your family on many occasions. So what happens if your landlord fails to uphold those duties? The truth is, landlords have duties that may not be implied just from signing the papers to your new home. …
If you are a homeowner, you may be concerned about the safety of those on your property. Perhaps you host a lot of neighborhood parties or you own a pool and there are children living next door who you want to keep protected. This is why it is a good idea to understand premises liability …
Premises liability refers to any accident that occurs on another person’s property and who can be found “at-fault” for said injury. For instance, say that you are walking around in a restaurant and you slip on something and break a bone because of it. If there was no wet floor sign, the restaurant could be …
