Premises Liability
All Premises Liability Articles
Personal Injury Cases Resulting from Hotel Fires
Hotel owners and business managers must warn guests of any hazards when they create a dangerous burn or fire injury situation on hotel premises, o...
Injuries from Criminal Activity & Premises Liability Laws
In cases where a property owner fails to reasonably protect visitors and patrons from injury (whether from criminal activity or other issues) premises...
Slip-and-Fall Stair Accidents
Stairs present a number of special dangers, some obvious, some hidden, that cause thousands of people to trip or slip and fall every year. With the mo...
Trampoline Liability for Homeowners
Trampolines are often seen in backyards across the country, especially in homes with children. Despite their image as a fun way to get a workout, th...
Nursing Homes, Falls and Injury Liability
If a nursing home accepts Medicare, the nursing home must follow Federal Regulations which set forth the standard of care. One of these regulati...
Municipal, City and County Liability for Injuries on Public Facilities, Roads, Etc.
Most states have rules and laws in place dictating that the county or local area keep the public roadways safe for use...
Common Causes of Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents
Floors, stairs, elevators and escalators are usually the cause of indoor slip and fall accidents. If you have suffered serious injuries in a slip ...
Lessons in Premises Liability for Property Owners
An interesting story happened in San Diego County last month. On Thursday, November 18, 2010, landscaper Mario Garcia was busy working in the back...
Personal Injuries: Homeowner Insurance Claims
In practice, personal injuries sustained inside and outside of the home may be covered under a given homeowner insurance policy, but the coverage in...
Ceiling Collapse Injury Claims: How to Prove a Case Against the Landlord
It started as a brown spot on the ceiling. Then the plaster started to bulge. A few weeks later mushrooms and mold started to grow on the ceili...
Personal Injury Liability on Private Property
Personal injury liability for an accident occurring on private property is often referred to as “premise liability”. Under these laws, a...
Personal Injury Law Regarding Asbestos in Apartments
There can be nothing more dangerous than discovering the apartment you have been living is has asbestos. At this moment, you might be worried and co...
Suing a Restaurant for Food Poisoning
Food poisoning can be anything from an upset stomach to a horrible experience including dehydration, time in the hospital, or even death in very ser...
Hotel Liability for Guest Injury
Hotel injuries have been in the news in recent years as individuals who suffer bed bug bites have begun suing hotels as a result of the damage they ...
Is My Landlord Responsible For Removing Asbestos?
Removing asbestos is a dangerous process. If asbestos is in your apartment or rented property your landlord may or may not be responsible for its re...
What's The Difference Between Private Nuisance and Public Nuisance
A private nuisance is not an action by a private individual that another individual finds bothersome; rather, it applies to numerous events that cou...
Interrogatories in Premises Liability Lawsuits
During the discovery phase of a premises liability lawsuit, interrogatories can be used as a means for nailing down the facts of the case. Interroga...
Do Waivers or Disclaimers Protect You From Premises Liability Lawsuits?
Premises liability law makes a property owner or resident legally responsible for any injury befalling guests while on the property. The amount of l...
Toxic Tort FAQs: Exposure to Harmful Chemicals and Substances
There are many types of personal injury claims, it can cover motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice complaints. Toxic tort is a popular type...
What Personal Injury Protection Insurance Covers
If you have Personal Injury Protection insurance, also known as "PIP" coverage, then at least some of your costs or damages from an accident will be...
City Liable for Falls on Public Streets?
A slip and fall case is a common type of tort action in which a plaintiff sues as a result of injuries he sustained when he fell. Generally, the def...
Duty of Care
Duty of care is a legal term establishing the responsibility of others to prevent negligent actions, which can cause injury to others. In the ...
