Premises liability is the legal term for the financial and legal responsibility a property owner has to visitors. Both businesses and residential property owners have some premises liability for the properties they own, rent or manage. Sidewalks are a frequent source...
Businesses and landlords should maintain safe facilities so that residents and visitors don't get hurt on their properties. Property owners and managers alike may have premises liability when other people get seriously hurt or suffer significant property damage on...
If you own or control property, you owe your visitors a duty of care, and a breach of such duty may form the basis of a premise liability lawsuit. This means that you are legally obligated to provide a safe environment to visitors on your premises by either fixing the...
Not all landlords make proper investments in their properties. Some can go so long without performing upgrades and maintenance that the electrical wiring in their buildings becomes dangerous or their roofs leak every time it rains. Such inadequate maintenance can lead...
Stairs are more than a last workout on your way to your apartment after a long day at work. They are also a major risk. Every time you go up or down the stairs in a building, you could potentially slip or trip and fall. Business owners who make their facilities open...
Swimming pools are opening up now -- if they haven’t already been opened for the season. For most people, having a pool is a great way to cool down, to enjoy some time with friends and family or relax. Unfortunately, a pool can create a drowning hazard. It can also...
After you’ve involved in a crash, one of the first things you’ll want to do is to get medical care. After that, you may feel like you’re ready to make an insurance claim. Before you make that phone call, wait and call your attorney instead. Your personal injury...
Many people think about paralysis when they hear about a spinal cord injury. That effect of this type of injury is only one that people might face. There are many ways that damage to the spinal cord can impact a person. Understanding some of these can benefit anyone...
Dog bites have several risks that have to be addressed. They may lead to infection, significant bleeding and blood loss, damage to the bones, tendons, ligaments and joints and many other serious outcomes. Even a bite from a small dog can lead to significant injuries...
Many people prefer renting over owning because the landlord retains maintenance responsibilities for many of the critical systems in an apartment or rental home. Whether you run a standalone, single-family home or one unit in a large building, when things go wrong...
