There are many reasons why someone might experience a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall incident when in a public place. There could be spilled products or mud tracked in by other visitors near the front door. There could be power cords in the middle of the aisle that...
Slip-and-Fall
What proof do you need for a premises liability claim?
When you get hurt on another person’s property, one of the options that could be open to you is the choice to start a premises liability claim. In a premises liability lawsuit, you’ll take aim at the property owner and claim that they knew about, or should have known...
Know your rights if you slip and fall in a big box store
As someone who has to go grocery shopping or to buy items outside of your home, you’ll probably go to a big box store to do so. A big box store, which is a store such as Walmart, Target or other large retailers, tend to offer more items in one place. This makes it...
How to show negligence after a shopping injury
We all need to visit stores to get basic supplies and necessities. Therefore, when we visit a store, whether it's a small shop or a big-box store, we'll expect that we'll be safe during our visit. Those who are injured after a slip-and-fall injury in a supermarket are...
Did negligence play a role in your slip-and-fall accident?
If you experienced injuries in a slip-and-fall accident, you understand the pain and suffering this seemingly minor accident can bring. You might assume your accident was the result of your own negligent or reckless actions, but in reality, you could be the victim of...
The facts about TBI
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are one of the most challenging physical conditions victims will encounter and a major cause for injury and death here in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 56,860 people died in...
Slip and fall fraud costs businesses money
You want to think most of your employees and customers are reasonable people and wouldn’t want to cause any harm. However, that’s not always the case. Just take a look at this man in New Jersey, who faked slipping on some ice to get insurance money....
You can fight city hall
The term “You can’t fight city hall” implied that citizens were not allowed to sue a municipality, parish or government agency because they had sovereign immunity. If there were egregious errors on their part, they would occasionally consent to be...
Defending your business against a slip-and-fall claim
As a property owner, you know there are certain things you must do to protect your clients, visitors or tenants from harm. For example, having appropriate fire escapes and smoke detectors can save lives in the event of a fire. You may also take special care to avoid...
Doctors won’t let their own kids use trampolines
Fun doesn’t have to be synonymous with dangerous. Certain fun equipment, though, often leads to injuries. Many items from toys to exercise equipment to old machinery can cause serious injury if they’re used incorrectly.Many people are aware of the...