Category: Premises Liability

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the United States respond to an average of 11 college campuses for reports of dormitory fires every day. Although college is an exciting experience for older adolescents who are learning to take on more responsibilities as they transition into young adulthood, it is important[…]

Amusement Parks, carnivals and fairs are extremely popular with families; however, every so often a news story surfaces about large-scale injuries and fatalities that occur at these parks due to negligence. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, close to 31,000 people are rushed to emergency rooms because of amusement park, carnival or fair[…]

Without the proper maintenance and treatment, icy roads, sidewalks and parking lots can pose a serious risk. Similarly, black ice, which forms when a wet surface freezes, creates danger because a pedestrian or driver believes a surface to be wet whereas the reality is the surface is a sheet of ice. If you or a loved[…]

Winter is here, and with it comes an increased risk of falling on snow or ice. Homeowners, retail store managers, and owners of restaurants and public facilities have a legal obligation to clear their parking lots and sidewalks from ice and snow. Those who fail to do so can be held liable for injuries under[…]

The way people travel has changed dramatically in  recent years. Hotels, hostels and staying with family members are no longer the only options. You are now able to temporarily – or even long-term – rent apartments, rooms or full homes from people who, more often than not, are complete strangers. If you are in the[…]