Category: Premises Liability

When you’re on someone else’s property, you generally assume that the property is free of hazards. When a property owner fails to maintain their property to ensure it is reasonably safe, and you get injured as a result, the owner could be liable for your injuries. What should you do when you’re injured? What steps […]

During the summer months, millions of Americans flock to public swimming pools to cool off and have some fun. However, there are many risks associated with public pools that you need to be aware of. According to a study of more than 50,000 U.S. public swimming pools by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

The “attractive nuisance” doctrine states that property owners may be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on the land if the injury is caused by a hazardous object or condition found on the premises that is likely to attract kids. So if property owners have items which both draw children in and threaten them […]

A slip and fall accident is a serious issue for everyone involved. On one hand, the victim of the accident can suffer potentially serious injuries that can have long-term or even permanent consequences from their injuries. On the other hand, the victim could potentially hold the owner of the property where the injury occurred responsible […]