Landlords have a legal duty to maintain safe living conditions for tenants. When a property becomes unsafe due to negligence, the landlord may be held responsible for injuries that occur. Understanding these responsibilities can help tenants know their rights and...
Premises liability laws require property owners to maintain a safe environment for visitors. However, the "open and obvious" defense can limit a property owner’s liability. This defense is often used to argue that the hazard was so apparent that the injured person...
Premises liability laws help keep people safe from dangers on someone else’s property. Kids face extra risks because they often don’t understand how dangerous things can be. The attractive nuisance doctrine makes property owners responsible when something on their...
Negligence serves as a cornerstone in many personal injury cases. To establish negligence, it is not enough to merely demonstrate that harm occurred. The claimant must prove that the defendant's actions met five specific legal criteria. Without satisfying each of...
Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to serious injuries, and proving liability is necessary for compensation. In Virginia, medical records help strengthen a slip-and-fall premises liability case. These records provide evidence to substantiate the extent and cause of...
Falls represent a significant hazard to the health and well-being of older adults, especially when it comes to hip fractures. Among seniors, falls rank as a primary cause of these severe injuries. When an older adult falls, it can lead to a hip fracture, triggering a...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that trip and fall accidents injure over 1 million people each year. Trip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and to anyone. Whether you stumble over an uneven sidewalk, slip on a wet floor or catch your foot...
Slipping and falling in a public location can inflict a painful, possibly even disabling injury. Even if full recovery is possible, you probably will have expensive medical bills to deal with. However, the property owner might deny responsibility for your accident. In...
The law sees children in a different light than adults. While children can still be trespassers, you have a special duty of care toward them. This means that you must ensure that your property is safe for children, even in the event that you did not specifically...
Stores and business owners maintain a responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. The presence of unsafe or hazardous conditions puts guests and patrons at risk for moderate to severe accidents that often cause bodily harm. Slip and fall cases place...
