A property owner is expected to take reasonable precautions to prevent injuries to guests, residents, and visitors of the property. In cases where the active conduct or the negligence of a property owner causes a personal injury, a lawsuit may result. Most attorneys evaluate such a lawsuit by considering the…
During this time of year, many of us visit friends and family for at least a day, if not a few days. While many of us consider premises liability issues — such as anything that might cause slip and fall accidents or injuries on our properties — when we are…
During the holidays, many of us open our homes to family, friends, and even strangers. In addition, we are often receiving more packages and greeting more delivery personnel at our doors as holiday packages and deliveries arrive. However, extra traffic in your home can mean more property liability concerns. If…
During the autumn, when children are at school and you spend more time ferrying children to activities after school, your home may be empty for longer periods of time. As well, your children may be inviting more friends over after school and on weekends. Now is the time to make…
Many families choose to move into a new home during the summer, before the school term starts. If you and your family will be moving this summer, be aware that moving day can be not only hectic, but also brings with it some unique dangers. Before you disconnect your utilities…
Summer is a time when many of us host events, have friends drop by and have work done on the house. All this can mean added visitors to your home, which means that now is a good time to re-evaluate the safety of your property. If a delivery person, worker,…
In the summer, when many of us have our pools open, pools can pose a serious danger as well as a property liability issue. Pools lead to serious personal injuries and drowning. An incorrectly maintained or inadequately supervised pool can lead to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and…
Now that the holiday season is here, most homeowners can expect more traffic in front of their home. Guests and family may be arriving for festivities. Delivery personnel may be arriving with packages of gifts. Carollers may be present in some communities and in some cases charities send out door-to-door…
Usually, weather is not a very exciting topic, but today it is all that residents of New England have to talk about. Maine and other parts of the east coast have been hit with freezing temperatures and even snow. Florida is seeing thunderstorms and showers. Some forecasters are predicting that…
Most premises liability cases have to do with a specific location or premises. These cases are an issue when someone slips or becomes injured on another person’s property. A new case may take the definition of premises liability into cyberspace, however. A round of lawsuits filed in late January 2007…