Blog Category: Premises Liability
How a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect a Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured in an accident that worsened a pre-existing condition, you may be wondering how your condition will affect a personal injury claim. Although the pre-existing condition leaves you more prone to injury, it does not prevent you from filing a claim if your injuries were caused by the carelessness of another party….
Filing a Personal Injury Claim for a Child or Minor
Accidents happen and parents are well aware of this. But accidents involving a child aren’t always as innocent as spilling finger paint and tripping over a toy. Injuries to a child may be something much more serious. Think of recent news headlines: A child seriously injured by a negligent home-based daycare provider. An infant in…
Four Ways to Determine Landlord Liability for a Rental Property Injury
Many of us will live in a rental property at some point in our lives. Whether you have newly joined the workforce, are saving for a place of your own or just do not want the burden of home maintenance, the benefits of renting are undeniable. Tenants who execute a lease agreement with another party…
To Plow or Not to Plow…
…that is the question on everyone’s mind when wintery weather hits. Property owners commonly believe that “doing nothing” is the best protection against being held liable for injuries caused by snow or ice on their property. Another belief is that homeowners don’t have a duty to remove snow from areas where others walk. Unfortunately, these…
