Category: Premises Liability

Falling and breaking a bone is a very stressful and scary occurrence. According to the CDC, one in five falls results in a broken bone, and more than 800,000 people are hospitalized for a fall injury every year. While some falls might be unavoidable, others can be traced...

People get hurt in slip and fall accidents at the shopping mall, inside a grocery store, walking down the sidewalk, attending a party at a friend’s house, and in many other locations. About the only place where a slip and fall accident cannot occur is on your own property. Slip and fall...

Property owners are required to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe manner, free of hazards and defects. If they fail to do so, and someone gets hurt on their property, the accident victim can file a premises liability lawsuit. But merely getting hurt on someone's property isn't enough. An

It's summer, and that means it's time to hit the pool. Whether you're visiting a public or private facility, it's important to stay safe, especially if you have children. Unfortunately, hundreds of people throughout the country drown every year in swimming pools and spas. And drowning is not the only injury victims...

If you're injured on someone's property, you may be wondering what your legal rights are. Being injured, however, is not enough to recover compensation for your injuries. To hold the property owner liable, you have to prove that the individual or entity who owns it was somehow negligent. The personal injury...