When people go shopping or to their favorite restaurants, they do not think much about the stairs on the property. Most of us assume that steps and stairways are safe for consumers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some commercial establishments contain...
Premises Liability
Understand the dangers of drain entrapment
With Labor Day — the unofficial end of the carefree days of summer — just a few short weeks away, many families are eager to squeeze just a little bit more fun from the season. So, they pack up the car and the kids and head to a motel for one last summer getaway. But...
What safety risks do you face in parking lots with poor lighting?
Take a second to think about how many times you've found yourself in a dark parking lot. It might have happened as you walked back to your car after you got off work or left a store or club. If you're like most people, you likely don't ever feel 100% safe in a parking...
Stay on top of swimming pool safety this summer
Drowning is the second most common cause of death for children ages 1 to 14 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have a pool at your home, remaining vigilant can lower the risk of an unthinkable accident and reduce the liability...
The high cost of a fraudulent slip-and-fall claim
When someone takes a bad fall, it may lead to serious injuries, and in severe cases, even death. Knowing this, some individuals try to capitalize by making false slip-and-fall allegations. False allegations have the potential to cost businesses and insurance companies...
Who is responsible for playground accidents?
Playgrounds can be a fun place to take your kids, but when someone has an accident and suffers an injury, it can make a good day go bad fast. When an injury happens at a playground, you may wonder where the liability lies. According to U.S. News and World Report,...
Are there different types of head injuries?
There is a very good reason why property owners must keep their premises free of falling risks, including clutter, snow, and ice. While some slips-and-falls only cause minor injuries, others can have major consequences. This is especially true when head injuries...
3 lessons we have learned from representing insurers
Big businesses are part of nearly every personal injury dispute. On one side, you as an injured person are trying to get the resources you need to put your life back together. On the other side, the insurance defense attorneys are negotiating to protect the other...
Slip and fall injuries and how to prevent them
Business owners have a responsibility towards their employees and clients to keep them safe. Slips and falls are common causes of injuries, and they can occur in all types of businesses at any time of the year. Owners must do what they can to mitigate dangers and...
How serious of a risk is carbon dioxide?
If you have a fuel burning heat source, stove, hot water heater, dryer or any other appliance or an attached garage on your home, carbon monoxide is a very real and serious risk to your health. CO is a risk whenever you burn something, including wood and charcoal. It...
