5 Common Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases are quite broad, and therefore can be confusing to some people as for what they entail. While a premises liability case can be a personal injury related to a slip and fall accident, it can also be a personal injury related to animals’ bites, or inadequate property maintenance, and more. In general terms, a premises liability lawsuit is a personal injury case in which the injury was caused or due to the fault of another person or institution via negligence or unsafe circumstances. In said cases, it is vital that one have an experienced lawyer at their…

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Slip and fall accidents happen every single day in the United States, to both the young and old. There are numerous events and factors that may lead to a slip and fall accident, some of which are more predictable than others. Regardless of whether you slipped on a patch of ice in a store parking lot, tripped on an uneven sidewalk, or fell due to unsteady stairs, it’s important you understand your rights. The first step in filing a slip and fall accident claim is to contact an experienced Dallas slip and fall attorney and explain to them what happened.…

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Can a hotel be held liable for an injury? The answer is yes. Hotels typically do their best to try and ensure that we have an enjoyable, relaxed, and comfortable stay with them, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Even with regular inspections by management, maintenance checks, and on guard supervision from the staff, accidents and unfortunate incidents can still manage to happen. And more unfortunately, these accidents can sometimes end up with guests being injured. There are several common reasons for hotel injuries: Swimming pools Unfortunately, although they are extremely enjoyable, fun, relaxing, and refreshing, swimming pools are…

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Premises liability cases can be rather tricky, especially if you were injured at a local business. In most instances, premises liability cases occur when a business or property owner has been negligent and someone has been injured on their property as a result. Some of the most common types of accidents that are categorized as premises liability cases are slip and fall accidents. A few weeks ago we went over some of the most shocking statistics pertaining to slip and fall accidents, which we hope provided you with a little more insight on how serious these types of accidents can…

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Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common amongst people of all ages and physical ability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than one million slip, trip, and fall incidents in the United States every year and nearly 20,000 people die annually due to injuries from a slip and fall accident. While many slip and fall injuries are minor and don’t require medical attention, this is not always the case. In fact, slip and fall accidents account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in the U.S., second only to car…

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Slip and fall accidents are extremely serious, especially this time of year. If you live in a part of the country where the weather turns tumultuous come winter, it is especially important that you approach each and every outing with great care and attention. When the walkways and sidewalks are wet, slippery, or even icy, it can dramatically increase the chances of someone slipping, falling, and injuring themselves. While it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure their space is maintained and safe for patrons, this does not always happen. For many people, slips and falls are both…

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Accidents happen every single day across America in a wide range of settings, from places of business and homes to hospitals and even hotels. Hotels are supposed to be a place where we go to kick back, relax, and simply enjoy life. While they are undoubtedly designed with more safety features than ever before, injuries are quite common at hotels of all different levels of luxury. Sure, accidents happen and many injuries sustained on the grounds of a hotel are just that, but sometimes these types of injuries are preventable and occur as a result of negligence. Just like with…

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One of the most common types of accidents in the United States are slip and fall accidents. Unfortunately, thousands of people are injured every year due to a preventable slip and fall accident. From slipping or tripping on a wet floor, falling on defective stairs, or tumbling to the ground because of an unkempt part of the ground, there are many different scenarios that can result in serious injuries - or worse. When property owners - both residential and business - do not take the proper steps to ensure their space is adequately maintained and safe, there is a greater…

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Escalators - and elevators, for that matter - are both staples throughout the United States, whether in airports, hotels, malls, or corporate buildings. While they are both extremely useful and seemingly harmless, they can also cause accidents and serious injuries. In fact, far more escalator accidents take place every year than you may realize. Whether they malfunction because they were not installed correctly, have not undergone inspection, or are old and improperly maintained, the risk of injury is greatly increased. According to data compiled by Safety Research and Strategies, there are approximately 33,000 escalators operating in the United States today.…

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