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...]
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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...]
Umbrella Coverage: A Potential Source of Recovery in Tort Claims
Recovering a fair settlement after a serious injury or wrongful death is a tricky process that may involve several insurance policies. Ideally, the person or entity that caused your injury or loss will have liability insurance that covers such scenarios, whether it was a car accident, slip and fall, product defect, etc. In addition to auto, home, and renter’s insurance, some defendants have umbrella coverage. This is extra liability insurance that will kick in if the policyholder is held … [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...]
Who Pays For A Victim’s Injuries When A Property Owner Has No Liability Insurance?
If you’ve recently been injured on someone’s property, you have many concerns. Maybe you twisted your ankle after tripping on a hidden sprinkler head at a neighbor’s house. Perhaps you fell while walking on uneven steps at a local store. Or maybe you slipped on water in your grocery store produce section. Regardless of how you got hurt, you’d like some help paying your bills and making up for lost time at work and home. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s negligence. If your … [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...]
Do warning signs protect property owners from liability?
Victims who are hurt on someone’s property have several hurdles to clear before they can recover damages for their injuries. Property owners will assert many defenses to avoid responsibility for causing the accident. One defense is the presence of a Not Responsible for Accidents or Injuries sign. What is a Not Responsible for Accidents or Injuries sign? Disclaimers, warnings, and notices about risks are found in many public places and businesses. Regardless of how they are worded, they … [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...]
What accident victims should know about premises liability insurance?
What is premises liability insurance? Premises liability insurance is similar to other liability insurance policies that pay for damages caused by the policy holder. By issuing the policy, the insurance company agrees to pay legitimate insurance claims for covered risks. Premises liability insurance is not that different from auto insurance. If you get hit by another driver who has auto liability insurance, that driver’s auto insurance pays for your injuries and property damage, with some … [Read more...]