Whenever dangerous conditions on a public or private property result in serious injury, the person responsible for maintaining that property could be liable; in these cases, the liable party is often a landlord, property manager, or business owner who should reasonably have been aware of the dangerous condition and taken steps to correct it prior to the event that caused the injury.
While premises liability claims exist in every state, the most...
Amusement parks are required to follow strict safety regulations to ensure that visitors to the park remain safe for the duration of their time there. However, when an injury does occur, liability could fall on multiple parties. While the amusement park owner is typically responsible for maintaining safe conditions and ensuring proper safety training for staff members, amusement park staff are also required to individually follow safety...
Whenever water is involved in any kind of activity it’s important to exercise more caution than usual. Water can be an added hazard, especially if certain risk factors exist in the vicinity and/or the activity participants are not strong swimmers. Pool owners and managers, both private and public, are required to abide by certain safety standards in regard to the upkeep of the pool itself as well as the surrounding areas. While accidents can...
Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can occur in a variety of situations and often arise due to unsafe conditions, such as an uneven or slippery walkway. Whenever a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall results in serious injuries and could have been avoided with proper attention to safety on the part of the property owner, the injured party may be eligible to file a claim to pursue compensation for their damages including medical bills, lost...
When a 12-story building owned by Champlain Towers South Condominium Association suffered a partial collapse on June 24th, 2021, the South Florida residents responded by filing a class action lawsuit pursuing damages in the amount of $5 million before attorneys’ fees and legal costs. According to Local10 news, at least three people were killed in the collapse, and more suffered injuries in addition to property damage and loss.
The lawsuit...
Negligent security is a term used to describe a lack of reasonable security measures resulting in injury to one or more parties. Negligent security could look like broken or missing locks, poor lighting, inadequate emergency staff training, and more. Injuries associated with negligent security are often crime related, and may include gunshots, stabbings, assault, robbery, and more; in addition to a criminal trial (assuming the perpetrator is...
Toxic exposure occurs when one or more parties suffer a negative impact, injury, or health condition due to exposure to a dangerous chemical or substance, be it man-made or natural. Exposure to lead, asbestos, talc, and even dangerous pharmaceuticals can result in a myriad of injuries. Unfortunately, the injuries associated with