Premises Liability

If you or a loved one were bitten by an animal that belonged to someone else, it is likely that it was a scary and traumatizing situation. Animals can be unpredictable and can act without an obvious cause. However, animal owners have a duty to minimize the risks that...

Theme parks must maintain high levels of safety under the law. Thousands of people pass through the gates of theme parks every day, so there must be a high standard of care taken by employees to keep all the grounds safe, as well as the rides themselves.If you or your...

When we think of injuries on a premises, we often think of injuries on escalators or stairs rather than on elevators. Elevators are designed for traveling multiple floors and are designed to be used by those in wheelchairs as well as by new parents with strollers in...

Going to a movie theater can be a great family activity on the weekend or as a weeknight treat. However, the occurrence of injuries in movie theaters is in fact a reality for many. In 2008, 1,570 people in the United States had to take time off work in order to...

During the summer months, it's great to take your kids to fun activities with their friends. Bounce houses are a exciting way for your children to socialize and engage in exercise. Bounce houses are often used to celebrate birthdays or block parties.However, the...

If you or one of your loved ones is injured at an aquatic center or public swimming pool, you may have a reason to believe that the property owner could have prevented the accident from happening. Swimming pools have the potential to be very dangerous, both in and out...

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, it's a good time to consider some of the potentially deadly bugs that swimmers can be exposed to in hotel spas and public pools. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

In order to make a little cash outside of your regular full-time job, you list yourself as a subcontractor ready to handle tasks both big and small on a local classifieds site. You're just looking to pick up one-off jobs so you don't think you don't take the time to...

Spending the day at an amusement park with your family or children can be a special occasion. Usually, it will be a day full of quality time with loved ones and full of happy memories. However, not all amusement park trips end happily. For some families, an amusement...

When a person becomes injured in a public place, he or she might need to pay for medical costs and may also lose wages as a result of missing work while he or she recovers. Therefore, they probably have to suffer financially as well as physically and emotionally...