There are all sorts of reasons why a person might slip, fall, and suffer an injury. Often these unfortunate events can be traced back to the negligence of the property owner, occupier, or one of their employees. In this scenario, the injured party (or their surviving family) may be able to recover compensation for various economic and non-economic damages. If you or someone you love tripped or slipped and fell due to an uneven floor surface, you may be wondering if you even have grounds for a … [Read more...]
What Circumstances Might Warrant a Premises Liability Claim?
If you or a member of your family was injured while on another person’s property, you may have grounds for a premises liability claim. Property owners—and sometimes their tenants—have a duty to maintain their premises to a reasonable standard for both invitees and licensees. Even trespassers who suffer injuries may have grounds for a claim depending on the circumstances. Property owners and possessors who allow invitees onto their premises have a duty to conduct periodic inspections for … [Read more...]
Who Might Be Liable for a Swimming Pool Accident?
A relaxing day by the pool with friends and family can quickly turn tragic when a person suffers an injury or drowns. Swimming pool accidents are, unfortunately, quite common—resulting in hundreds of drownings and thousands of injuries across the United States every year. If you or someone you love was hurt or died at a swimming pool in California, you may have grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death claim. There are several parties who might be liable for such an accident, so your … [Read more...]
Invitees, Licensees & Trespassers: What’s the Difference?
Property owners and possessors owe a duty of care to everyone who enters their premises. The specific duty of care, however, varies depending on whether the entrant is an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. If you or a member of your family was injured on someone else’s premises because the property owner, possessor, or one of their employees breached the duty of care, you may be entitled to damages. Read on to learn the key differences between invitees, licensees, and trespassers: What Is an … [Read more...]
6 Qualities to Look for in a Slip and Fall Attorney
A slip and fall can result in devastating injuries that take weeks or even months to heal. Some victims never make a full recovery. It’s not easy to stay positive when you’re dealing with the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of such a traumatic event, but if another person’s negligence was the cause of your fall, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages. The path to a fair settlement is riddled with legal hurdles that … [Read more...]
5 FAQs About Negligent Security Premises Liability Claims
Far too many people fall victim to violent attacks, robberies, and other heinous crimes at hotels, businesses, schools, and other areas that are supposed to be secure. If you or someone you love was attacked by a third party while on another person’s property, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim against both the assailant and the property owner or occupier. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to win a claim against a property owner on the grounds of negligent security. To prevail, you … [Read more...]
Who Is Liable for Slips and Falls at Apartment Complexes?
A slip and fall can cause devastating injuries ranging from soft tissue damage to broken bones and brain trauma. The medical bills and lost income can add up to a small fortune, but if your fall was caused by the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for all resulting damages. There are many parties who might be liable for a slip and fall at an apartment complex. Depending on the facts surrounding the accident, you may have grounds for a claim against the landlord, … [Read more...]
9 Hazardous Conditions That May Warrant a Premises Liability Claim
Most people feel relatively safe when they’re shopping for groceries, having dinner at a restaurant, or spending a night on the town with friends. For the most part, these scenarios are fairly predictable and almost never lead to accidents. But when property owners are negligent and fail to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition, serious injuries are likely to occur. If you or a member of your family was injured due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property, you may have … [Read more...]
Can I sue if I signed a “not responsible for accidents” waiver?
Activities including beach rentals, bungee jumping, and gym memberships require accident waivers. If you get hurt in one of these activities, does a “not responsible for accidents waiver” mean that the business owner doesn’t have to pay for your injuries? The correct answer is “it depends.” Most people don’t realize that a liability waiver is a legal contract between the person signing it and the business (or individuals) named in the waiver. This means that if the liability waiver meets … [Read more...]
10 Questions To Assess If A Premises Liability Attorney’s Experience Is Right For Your Case
Premises liability is a broad term that includes many types of accidents that property owners are liable for. So how do you know if a Premises Liability Attorney's experience is right for your particular accident? Understanding premises liability can help you choose someone who is right for you. Property owners have a duty to keep their property safe for visitors. This means the property cannot contain any dangerous conditions. It also means the owner must monitor the property for dangerous … [Read more...]